welshwarrior Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 What is the difference or benefit of a parallel stepped rib? I normally use a flat rib and that works fine for me, I know a raised trap rib make the gun shoot high and you can see a rising target easier but what does a stepped rib do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian E Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 What are you shooting ESP DTL skeet etc ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Sporting and skeet more just wondering what it does and why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Raised or step rib does not make a gun shoot high. They keep your head slightly more upright. I have shot DTL and Skeet with raised ribs, but just can't get used to them for Sporting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 (edited) Ok so gun still shoots 60% of pattern high roughly but you keep your head higher hence raised comb? So what's the point of them Edited May 28, 2011 by welshwarrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Ive got one on my Krieghoff. It is exactly the same as the standard K80 rib but instead of tapering up to the highest point at the end of action it steps straight up. I only had it as it is the heaviest spec that the tubes come in- 32" old version step rib trap. Some of the newer high rib versions that are really jacked up (and also need a stock to match) do keep your head more upright and give you better peripheral vision. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I have a set now of 32 inch set ribbed barrels for my 682 they are multi choked so could I use them for sporting and skeet instead of my 28s? I find the 32s steadier and hold the line easier. may be tempted to use the 28s on skeet as they will be faster but not tried the 32s what do you all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 The only problem I have with stepped rib guns is with quartering birds, which are rising steeply. I don't know why, by I seem to start canting the barrels. Fine for going away, oncoming and crossers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I guess I'll just have to try them a bit like a sporterised trap gun I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88b Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I'm finding the 32" barrels better than my old 27" skeet gun . I have a habit of stopping my swing, much harder to do with the extra weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I only shoot sporting with my gun and have the stepped rib on 32" tubes plus a 2" extension. It no problem on any of the birds close fast or otherwise so long as you adapt your pickup points and technique to adjust accordingly. Give them a try you might like em. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Ed that reassured me I'll try them at high clere game fair tomorrow whats the worst that can happen I wash out and all the novices better me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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