Won't be home for a couple weeks (lay-a-way is my friend) but there'll soon be a Ruger #3 here amongst the #1's. Not sure I wanna run hot loads through this one - a .45-70 that might weigh all of 5 1/2 lbs.

I one of those for a while. I initially ran it with 500 grain bullets over some XM something powder until all my bridge work came loose. I then switched back to a 200 grain LSWC and 11 grains of Unique and polyester filler. That was easier on the face.

Finlly brought the little bugger home. Timed it perfectly too as while filling out the 4733, the clerk was getting a stainless/silver 10/22 to hit the used rack. that went on hold.
Needed the silver action and trigger assembly for an upcoming build.

I shan't covet your Ruger #3, but I can say that I am jealous and wish I had one just like it.

Good choice, BTW.