(This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) I have less than a dozen been in my barn for 35 years , I have tuned up , night latched , adjusted pan height and trigger weight , are these style traps good for bobcats and coyotes , just getting into trapping , than you .
Keith

They are a good trap as long as the springs are strong=you can 4 coil them.

Absolutely, if the springs are still strong they'll hold what you're after. Yes you can get bigger traps but the #3s have been getting it done for a long time.

I have a few #3 rubber jaw that I use. I replaced the original dogs to the rod style and they seem to perform better.

#3 Victor rubber jaws were my first predator (read coyote) traps. They were vary successful at protecting the flock ... this before cable restraints were legal.

Tuned up #3s with good springs will work for coyote and bobcats. 4 coiled and waxed dirt/sand or peat if dealing with freeze and thaw conditions.

I’m coming to like the old #3 SJ Victors very well for cats and coyotes.

You guys ever put lams on the old victor #3.os.

Yes. Lams work fine.