sishyplops Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 hi all , has anyone tried one of the stick on magnetic high ribs that are becoming available, i need a more head up position due to having a long neck, before i go to the expense of buying a dedicated high rib gun has anyone tried the stick on versions? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Not tried the add on high ribs, if you get one, you will have to add some "packing" to the comb as well. Have you tried a specialised trap gun, might be worth it before you commit. My son uses a raised rib Trap gun for sporting and is very happy with the sight picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Something i have wondered about them is the using of steel shot, what would happen, it scares me to think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Something i have wondered about them is the using of steel shot, what would happen, it scares me to think about it. Why? When would the add on rib come in to contact with steel shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) Just how stick on are they as I tried a magnetic fiber optic bead when the front lip was broken and it kept sliding down until it came off more than once. Would imagine a carbon fiber rib raiser stick on bonded by 3m would be a good thing. I'd try taping a price of plastic or blackened wood to my rib first to see how it suited me before going all out and buying one. Edited January 9, 2017 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted January 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 thats what im doing now figgy, ive found a plastic tent peg of all things that is 30mm high and flat on one side, just sighting it in the garden it feels really good, just need to get on some clays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Problem would be, every time you broke the gun it would come back up with a collection of empty cases stuck to the muzzle. Likewise if you chose steel shot, that in turn would be stuck inside the barrel,......................................wouldn't it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Problem would be, every time you broke the gun it would come back up with a collection of empty cases stuck to the muzzle. Likewise if you chose steel shot, that in turn would be stuck inside the barrel,......................................wouldn't it ? This is what i was thinking about, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Oh dear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 I highly doubt that steel travelling down the barrel will be effected by the magnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted January 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 It's going to be an out and out clay gun so unless lead is banned it won't have steel put through it, although it would possible be a new excuse in my arsenal I would of hit it but the magnetic pull made me miss !! I always without fail take the Michael out of anyone on a game shoot not using the correct traditional sxs or I do allow an o/u in 20g to go unnoticed , can you imagine the comments if I took a 32" high rib trap gun with colour banded extended chokes and an adjustable rib and comb, I just don't think I could live with the shame lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) Does anyone make a magnetic wide rib to go on a narrow rib ? Not high,just wide ! Edited January 11, 2017 by matone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 I highly doubt that steel travelling down the barrel will be effected by the magnet. I think if the muzzle velocity exceeded 1200ft/sec. it should just about be OK ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffertoo Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 The price ,now that is it ,just too dear ,I wanted one just could not aford it...How Much !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 I think if the muzzle velocity exceeded 1200ft/sec. it should just about be OK ! No it'll still pattern higher with steel in the top barrel 🙈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) thats what im doing now figgy, ive found a plastic tent peg of all things that is 30mm high and flat on one side, just sighting it in the garden it feels really good, just need to get on some clays Put a shout out to try one,or a few, goto a demo day, ceasar guerini do a big selection of different guns with different heights. I have had 2, a CG summit with the tall rib,and a K80 Prorib, liked them both at the time but they offered me no benefit so went back to normal. Edited January 12, 2017 by Rupert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) I have a 20mm one if you want to buy it. Fits on great with no movement even when putting in a slip. It is this one - http://www.highrib.co.uk/index.php/high-ribs Edited January 12, 2017 by Fuji Shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Seadog1408 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Not seen the magnetic ones but a guy at a shoot last week had a DIY wooden one on his s/s just siliconed on and painted black. Did the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getthegat Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Struggling a bit with my moderated 20 gauge Investerarm over under. The moderator is large and full length. Thinking a rib could help. Only a normal height one, I'm not into the high ones. Guess I should check what the moderator is made of, may not be magnetic ? Anyone tried this though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 (edited) Getthegat have you seen a ribless shotgun, they have a short rib over the breech and a bead on the muzzle. You may get away with the same type of set up. A short piece of plastic or a narrow file sprayed and bonded on if you prefer that look. Never really understood the high rib fad to get your head in a more upright position as mounting the gun higher in your shoulder acheives this. If you want even more height adjustable butt pad can give you over an inch without altering the rib. Edited December 27, 2017 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted December 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Mag ribs are designed to work on flat surfaces not a round moderator figgy, if you mount the gun higher in your shoulder, you will just wallop yourself in the cheek and also see less rib as you could be looking straight into the back of the block, the idea of a high rib is that it is used with a high comb gun, I put my mag rib on my sporter and just ended up with a bruised jaw as the stock was then too low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getthegat Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 (edited) Figgy, that sounds like a DIY quick try tip. Cheers. I'm sure I can find something in the workshop to suit. I want to pull my eyes to a central point. The moderator being wide is a little off putting and I personally find it shoots low as well. I tried raising the comb, but that just gave me a view of more of the moderator; didn't like that. Let you know how I get on. Edited December 27, 2017 by getthegat Incorrect spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Sishyops I’m talking about less than an inch higher in your shoulder pocket and lifting your head to suit. I’ve done it many times when my necks stiff never once looked at the back of the action. I have however found high rib guns very easy to can’t over throwing the bottom barrel way our. Some people have a habit of mounting the gun low in the shoulder nearly in the armpit and never get a good sight picture. If the gun fits you between the comb and rib but you just want a more head up position mounting it higher in your shoulder achieves this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 I find it hard to see how adding an elevated rib onto an existing gun will ever fit properly unless the stock is altered by a similar amount. If the eye pupil is raised to align with a higher rib (as it must be), the comb will be far too low on the face - and it will be difficult to achieve a consistent mount. I can fully see that a gun built with an elevated rib may suit some people, but I can't see how this can be added as an afterthought without radically changing the stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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