BBob it is the 25mm.

Hippie, I believe he was stating a issue that many people have with looking back at the rib while trying to track the bird with their eyes.

Ted

Gene, Have you ever thought of making changes to your equipment as a way to improve your scores, or are you completely satisfied with your performance?

Surfer

It seems the comb wouldn't be high enough. I have a Jack West stock with the comb about that high to shoot a flat rib.

Most of the time, taller posts are needed.

I made taller combs out of scrap wood to make sure this is what I wanted. It really only took about 40 minutes. The beauty of making it out of scrap, if it isn't right, just sand away. Can't hurt anything!!

Tomas

Is there a middle bead on these ribs? If not, how do you insure a good mount?

Thanks,

K-EIGHTY

Got mine today, it's easy to see why these ribs work well. I will give it try tomorrow to see if I'm one those too.

FYI, Ted Alsteen is Bridgeshoot Ribs.

Is "Ted Alsteen" and "$$$SHTR/Tomas" the same person?

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The reason I ask is the photos that each used and presented as their own appear to be exactly the same gun holder and background.

Skeetman,

Ted Alsteen is my son. He did buy a couple of ribs and put them on his Remingtons.

There are no middle beads on the mini-ribs. With the mini-ribs I shoot more-or-less off of the end of the rib. Do not even notice there is no middle bead. Best thing, is to take the gun with the new mini-rib to a pattern board as it is different than looking down a regular rib. Once you're happy with the set-up on the pattern board, there is no need for a middle bead. If you're a bead checker, the mini-rib will help you keep your eyes on the bird.

Tomas

No I am not $$$Shooter he is my dad. I am not part of Bridgeshoot Ribs except for trying them out on a couple of my guns.

Ted

Looks like we answered the question at the same time:)

My apologies Ted, I thought I saw your name on their website. I'll delete. Harv Shell

No problem!!!!!

Best thing I have ever done was fit one of the Bridgeshoot ribs to my MX5.

The first post was rough, the second post a bit better, so I retreated to the pattern board and adjusted the point of impact up. Went shot some with better results,but still not to my liking. So back to the pattern board, from where iset the gun to 90/10, then I shot 48/50. Now it's just putting in the practice. Overall I like the improved visibility and heads up feel of shooting, also since my head is more up the recoil seemed less to non existent, or possibly that was my imagination.

I always recommend that everyone who buys the raised rib to first go to the pattern board. It is a little different set up and 30 minutes at the pattern board will save hours of headaches later.

Today I went to one of the local clubs to let a fellow try my Ljutic demo gun with the 25mm mini-rib. I have it set right around 70/30 POI so most people can shoot it. He shot it better than any gun he has tried. He liked it so much, he bought the rib, and the GUN! Lucky for me, I have another Ljutic to set up as a demo gun, with both pull and release trigger groups.

I'll post a picture when I get it ready.

Tomas

New demo gun ready to go!! Still need to go to the pattern board and make sure it shoots as it should. Just finished raising the comb today!

Tomas

Tomas, what is the total rib height measured from the barrel to the top of the rib 40mm ?

Surfer

Surfer,

Hard question to answer. The mini-rib mounts on top of the existing rib. The height of the existing rib could be anything. Also, the mini-rib has a 1/4" POI adjustment. The best answer I could give is; With the mini-rib set in the middle position (POI), a 40mm rib will raise the top of the new rib 40mm over the rib it is mounted on. As a note, I only carry the 25mm and the 30mm mini-ribs. I can include any of the ribs Bridgeshoot makes when I order more mini-ribs, but I don't stock them. Just the savings on shipping and duties, if included with another order, is huge.

Hope I answered your question!

Tomas

Tomas, yes and no. Do you have the Ljutic pictured above? if so, would please measure the total height from the barrel to the top of the Bridgeshoot rib. Is the total height 40mm less or higher?

Thanks, Surfer

Surfer,

I measured the Ljutic in the picture.

Here are the measurements:

With the rib in the lowest position, it is 32mm from the top of the barrel to the top of the rib.

With the rib in the highest position, it is 38mm from the top of the barrel to the top of the rib.

Hope that helps,

Tomas

Thanks Tomas, That's what I was curious about

Surfer

I put one of these on my Silver Seitz and really like it. Looks good, attracts attention and discussion, everyone wants to try it and scores are getting better as I get use to it. Well worth the money.

Doug

Thanks, Doug!!!

So far, those who have tried the mini-rib have really seen a difference in their shooting. The combination of head up, looking through the center of your shooting glasses, and short rib, make the game much easier. It's like just pointing your finger at the target. (Your finger never misses.) Also, for me, the recoil seems much less.

I sold a mini-rib to a fellow this morning and mounted it on a Browning Citori O/U that was shooting way too flat for him. This gun doesn't even have an adjustable comb, (not yet anyway). I showed him how to hold the gun at the same place lower on his face ( not under his cheek bone) and how to adjust the POI. I got a call from him, he went to the pattern board and adjusted the pattern much higher than the original gun. Then, to his amazement, he ran a trap, (first time). He is one happy guy. Said it was the easiest targets he has ever shot.

If you're not happy with your scores, this an in-expensive way to get to the next step.

Tomas

For a person who has two barrels for his gun, would it be possible to have a set of brackets on each barrel and switch the rib back and forth between the two barrels. If so what would the cost be for an extra set of brackets?

Tractorboy,

Yes, you could use one rib on two guns. Two set screws is all that is needed to switch. The cost of the extra pair of fasteners is $100.

I have several costumers who have the extra fasteners for use on different barrels.

I just need the measurements of each barrel.

Tomas