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Offline aaron billings

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Vent rib pros and cons?
« on: April 24, 2008, 10:37:19 AM »
Can you guys tell me the benefits of a vent rib?  I've been shooting fixed choke 410, 20, and 12's.  the bigger ones kick pretty bad but hit what i point 'em at.  I've been thinking of getting a barrel w screw in chokes - should it have a vent too, and why?  ab
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Re: Vent rib pros and cons?
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2008, 02:49:20 AM »
Vent ribs are a sighting aid in that they prevent heat rays fom distorting the bead picture. Firing a single shot fast enough to cause heat distortion keeps tou busy. They are hard to keep clean for a field-work gun. Aesthetics and appearance make them nice, but practice can overcome the lack of one. Really boils down to personal taste.
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Re: Vent rib pros and cons?
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2008, 03:11:16 AM »
for me it sounds like a non vent w screw in chokes will be best.  thanks, ab
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Re: Vent rib pros and cons?
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2008, 05:00:41 AM »
Vent ribs allow for easy mounting of sights.  ;)

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Re: Vent rib pros and cons?
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2008, 05:06:02 AM »
I believe vent ribs provide a dramatically better sight line.  I wouldn't own a gun without one.  Of course I don't shoot the single shot guns so my experience is limited to pumps, autos, and doubles.  It might help to note how many modern guns are made today without a vent rib... almost none.
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