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I'm looking at a SxS 12ga (mostly for clays) but it has a raised vented rib. Some have commented they strongly disliked it - I'm assuming mostly for looks.
I don't mind it, but just thought I'd see if anyone else has them and actually finds them helpful in shooting and even likes their looks. I've never owned a sxs with them, but remember seeing them in Win 21's sometimes.
Pix would be great if possible! Thanks.
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Wouldn't touch one with a barge-pole just because i think they're friggin' ugly.
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Mostly for clays, nothing wrong with a raised vent rib. Most guys who hunt with sxs don't like them, because they're not found on classic game guns.
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Hi, I had one (my son has it now)with a vent rib. It is a 20ga AyA Matador III. The rib is not high, but a lower type. It does not detract from the looks of the gun. In fact, it does not look bad at all.
As to an aid in shooting, I don't think they are any better or worse than anyother type of rib. Besides, you should be looking at the bird/clay, not the rib.
Anyway, just a matter of personal taste IMO.
Best of luck to you!
Greg
Gregory J. Westberg
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In Winchester 21s, Ithacas, and Parkers factory ventilated ribs add a lot of money to the value. On Spanish sidelocks they are less desirable I think. But if you like the gun what does it matter what I think?
I do think I can shoot a SxS with a tall ventilated rib better than one with a rib that droops between the muzzle ends (everthing else being equal). I think it is because I can see more sky with my right eye.
Best,
Mike
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I think a vent rib actually improves the looks of a Model 21 Winchester and it certainly improves their value especially in smallbores if factory. On a game gun I would prefer a solid rib due to seeds, sticks, etc getting stuck in the ribs but on a target gun I would prefer a vent due to 'heat wave' effect with repetitive shooting.
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You might as well ask which are better, Red Heads, Blonds, or Brunettes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To each his own
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The first Gun I ever bought & kept was from lovely , brave old Bill Wise, bless him!
It was a beast of a 1926 VL&D Francotte 25e, 32" bbls, pistol grip & had a lovely vent' rib,a pretty serious 8 & 3/4lb pigeon gun in 90+
something % condition.
It was too much gun for me, but it looked pretty damn good.
I wish I still had it
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You might as well ask which are better, Red Heads, Blonds, or Brunettes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To each his own Auburn Red.
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