<span style="color: #660000">was lookng at some # 3 Dukes</span>
I purchase some with another fella.
The past 2 seasons, I used 'em winter trapping with no modification because I was using a drag. I didn't think they needed beefed up since on a long chain and drag. I was right. Coyote haven't beat 'em up with drag.
I also use #3n's with drags.
I would add extra baseplate and center swivel if staking #3's.
I have been using modified #3 Bridgers for several years on Coyote & Fox. Seems the larger pan and large jaw spread I have less misses.
I was reluctant when a NY State friend said he loved the #3 coils and I should give 'em a try. I have used the 3n for some time for winter trapping but was worried about adding #3 coils for fall trapping because of the large trap and pets and Fox.
Well I added #3 coils on the friends advice and will never go back to #1 3/4's.
I still use alot of #2's.
But the #3's don't beat up Fox or pets like some folks think. Most folks that are against #3's never tried 'em or gave 'em a honest try.