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I have several #3's and they all shoot. They seem to be very finicky about their diets just like my #1's. I have had off and on success with my .375's. That is probably the most frustrating caliber I have. In the .30-40 I experimented with every type load imaginable and finally found by accident and lack of reloading time that factory 180 gr. loads were the most accurate of everything I tried. These are pretty mild and don't injure your shoulder and were good enough to deer hunting so I quit experimenting and just stocked up. Hate to use factory ammo. but I like to go with what works for a particular rifle. Haven't tried to by any factory ammo. for either of these for a while but I'll bet it would be easier to find than .22 mag. I also have a .45-70 that I bought off a nice fellow on the Fire and have never shot it. It is like new. Need to try it out too. I think I have 5 #3's.
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Here's my slightly improved 223 ![[Linked Image]](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g148/gewehrfreund/22738b45-039a-4422-9d98-dcf85275a4bd_zps66c8xbdr.jpg)
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I like the looks of your "slightly improved 223." What are you using for bases and rings?
Thanks
Jim
BE STRONG IN THE LORD, AND IN HIS MIGHTY POWER. ~ Ephesians 6:10
Socialism is a philosophy of failure,
the creed of ignorance,
and the gospel of envy,
its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.
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I like the looks of your "slightly improved 223." What are you using for bases and rings?
Thanks
Jim Originally, I had Ruger bases an rings on it, and that's what's in this picture. Then I found a set of vintage Buehler bases and rings, and that's what is on it now.
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I had a 45-70 and with heavy loads it would knock your ball cap off your head.
The butt plate was not much help.
Smaller caliber would be much more fun. I think it actually knocks your head out from under your hat 
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