I had two #1s in 45-70. They kicked like mules. I also have a #1 in 7x57 and a #3 in 223.
I do not like the feel and handling of the #3. I can't imagine shooting one in 45-70 as being much fun. It might be okay with some of the mods suggested above??????
Tim
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them."
Albert Einstein
At Khe Sanh a sign read "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected never knew".
| 
