Thread: 44-40 ammo

Just bought an old marlin lever action, looks like ammo is as rare as hens teeth and prices are through the roof.
Not too sure if its a good idea to put jacketed rounds through this old gun, although copper should still be softer than the steel?
Ive got a pack of the stuff that came with the gun, about 20 rounds or so of modern jacketed ammo and a few older ones with lead rounds, not sure if they have corrosive primers or not.
Is reloading feasible? I dont have any reloading gear, but wonder if its worth talking to someone in a pistol club or black powder club. I expect reloading would be the most economical way to shoot this caliber.