Ruger No.3 lever modification

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My Ruger No 3 in 45/70 is hard on my right hand knuckles. No matter how I hold, the curved lever/trigger guard nails me every shot. It seems to me that a lever something like a Martini Henry would eliminate the problem. I think the present lever is too short to modify and in any event I would hesitate to undertake the job. I would appreciate comments.
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No 3 finger buster

I wrapped the lever with a leather shoe lace. It looked pretty good and stopped the pounding. I only wrapped the portion that com into contact with my knuckles. What type of loads are you using? I found I had to back up to Remington 405 grs factory loads to get the recoil down to a comfortable level. The No 3 is a very strong gun but it is a way too light for any heavy .45-70 loads to be fired in comfort. Just my two cents...


cheers, Darryl
 
I have seen a No. 3 lever cut & welded & reblued to a different pattern. You want to have this done by someone who knows what he is doing.
 
Thanks Gents

Thanks Gents
Will work on your suggestions. My best load is 51 Grs H-322 with Sierra 300 Gr FNHP. Don't hunt much anymore - just plink away - sometimes get 3 shot groups in 2 l/2 inches @ 100 yrds original open sights. At 78 Years I"m happy with that. Cheers
 
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