Mr.C Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 So I'm strictly a clay shooter and been doing so for less than a year. When I started I bought myself an old Rizzini for not much just as a starter but now want to buy a better/less clunky/multi choke gun. I tried a mates Cynergy which has a slightly raised rib and really got on well with it. Now the question is this, do I look for a gun with a raised rib and more upright head position or do I stick with tradition and hunt for something that feels as comfortable. My head says 30" 525 but as this needs to be a keeper I would like opinions please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 So I'm strictly a clay shooter and been doing so for less than a year. When I started I bought myself an old Rizzini for not much just as a starter but now want to buy a better/less clunky/multi choke gun. I tried a mates Cynergy which has a slightly raised rib and really got on well with it. Now the question is this, do I look for a gun with a raised rib and more upright head position or do I stick with tradition and hunt for something that feels as comfortable. My head says 30" 525 but as this needs to be a keeper I would like opinions please. What discipline do you mainly shoot - skeet, dtl, sporting...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Sporting and just started missing skeet but its fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpredder Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Before going shopping, you could try a temporary mod on your existing gun. Stick a strip of wood onto the rib with Blu-tack, cobble together something for a comb-raiser, and see whether it suits you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I believe the Cynergy have a ramped rib - stay clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) I don't have any experience of the Cynergy but anything which raises my head increases my habit of missing high. A raised rib is more often used for trap. I'd hang on a bit, try some different guns and have a few lessons with a good pro. Edited November 18, 2015 by Glenlivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Have actually shaved 4mm off the comb as I couldn't get my head down to sight along the Rizzini rib and still have to push my cheek into to the comb to sight the rib flat. Had the same prob with a silver pigeon when I sighted down one in a shop. Think this is why the cynergy felt good as I could sight along the rib easily ie 17 out of 20 on the 1st 2 stands. Having said that think that lessons from a pro is good advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 So, it is actually a comb height issue over ribs! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Have a lesson or two if you go to a bigger school you'll also be able to try a few different guns and get advice on what will probably work best for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Have actually shaved 4mm off the comb as I couldn't get my head down to sight along the Rizzini rib and still have to push my cheek into to the comb to sight the rib flat. Had the same prob with a silver pigeon when I sighted down one in a shop. Think this is why the cynergy felt good as I could sight along the rib easily ie 17 out of 20 on the 1st 2 stands.Having said that think that lessons from a pro is good advice. 17/20 on the first 2 stands? Were you shooting dtl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 No sporting at Northall. Iirc r/l crosser + high incoming overhead then low r/l + high l/r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Then I started thinking about it and it all went wrong 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Then I started thinking about it and it all went wrong This happens....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) A raised rib is more often used for trap. to be fair, its made its way over into the sporting world more recently. a lot of people (myself included) have found that the head up position when shooting a high rib gun is a hell of a lot more comfortable, and can give a less obstructed view of the clay. however, the only stipulation I would add for using one for sporting would be to make sure it has an adjustable rib so that the point of impact can be fine tuned. fixed high rib trap guns will almost always shoot high, so unless you like seeing sky all around the bird, make sure you can adjust it. Edited November 19, 2015 by brett1985 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted November 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Thanks for your responses, have seen some high/raised rib guns at my club too but decided a lesson or 2 is my next step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) See if you can have a go with someones Trap gun at your local club. My nephew shoots conventional ribbed game and sporter guns, but shot so well with my Winchester 8500 Trap gun he bought it off me. It has an obvious stepped rib but suits him very well indeed; he shoots English Sporting with it, not DTL or OT and would use it for game but its choking makes it suitable for very high birds only. Try as many as you can before deciding. Edited November 19, 2015 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 lessons with a good coach is best.they can advise you on all aspects of which gun is right for you.a few lessons is a lot cheaper than keep swapping guns.atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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