Recent content by Tweesdad

BearStopper My #3 in 45-70 is my go-to gun when hunting any big game. With a stout load, it will get your attention. Off a bench, it can be downright painful. If you limit to factory loads (Rem., Win.) you should not have any worries. With the load I use, it will rattle your teeth. (350gr...

To the best of my knowledge, the only con to the #3 in 45/70 is the recoil with stout loads. My Dad bought one new when they first came out. I have been using it for years as a Deer, Bear, Boar and Moose gun. In the field, when shooting at game I never feel it go off. At the range, it kicks...

Bob Tried them, out of stock Thanks

I am looking to buy a #1 buttstock in decent used condition. I have a #3 in 45-70, that was my Dad's. For sentimental reasons, I don't want to install a recoil pad, as this would mean permanently altering the gun. Needless to say, with a stout handload, it kicks like a crazed mule. I want to...