Originally Posted By: Chuck H
Given that the two barrels are on either side of the rib and within a fraction of an inch of it, I will go with the fashion statement explanation.


Me, too. Any heat waves generated by a rib will be lost in those generated by the barrels. I have shot barrels on S x Ss mighty hot, but never missed a bird because of mirage. Biggest problem there is holding the hot barrels, and a vent rib ain't gonna help that none.

SRH


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