The No. 3 is a very nice rifle but a .45-70 in a Ruger No. 3 will kick the shit out of you, and it would be even worse with those on Pete's list. A friend, who is 6'6", had one and the recoil was so heavy that he sold it.
The No. 1 stock will fit but the lever clearance at the pistol grip is tight.

Nothing wrong with a .45-70, but it needs to be in a heavier gun.

I have one in .30-40 Krag that is one sweet shooting little carbine.

Last edited by Don Moody; 10/06/08 05:16 PM.
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