What’s up with the high rib?

[Stiggers]

double post

 

[Lukeypoodle]

Less than 5% need Monte Carlo they’re fitted by people who have no idea about gun fit. High rib makes sporting far harder than it needs to be

Long suspected the same when people come in the shop for/with them, glad to hear someone with more knowledge than me say the same!

 

[Bavarian]

Years ago some really high ribs could be seen on trap guns. But the trend is over now.
On sporting i hardly see any high ribs around.
Same with ported barrels. Trends come and go.

 

[Sparky]

Years ago some really high ribs could be seen on trap guns. But the trend is over now.
On sporting i hardly see any high ribs around.
Same with ported barrels. Trends come and go.

Sorry do people have a problem with Monte Carlo stocks . I have 3 Monte Carlo guns with flat ribs and Coomb raisers . Is shoot with parallel stock 35 mm back and front never had a problem . Stops me lifting my head off. I shoot in the high eighty’s low ninety most of the time ( registered shoots ) I have 682x as well with a Monte and raised rib don’t seem to make a great deal of difference. I may shoot a few targets less with the 682 but not many . Are people making to much of all this technical stuff in stead of getting on with the shooting . I know we all have to lean and keep learning but sometimes to much twaddle blinds you with science. Probably because I’m old

 

[General Skanky]

What does the 5% look like please? I read so much about what you should and shouldn’t do, gun fit etc, I do find myself going round in circles.

For example, does a raised mid rib fall into this category? How high is a high rib? Etc. Genuinely interested as when I mounted that Pro Master it did just fall into place. Normally I have to adjust myself to fit.

Naturally I listen to the people who know, just hoping for a definitive answer.

I am a casual shooter. Each week at a ground 100/200 clays for my enjoyment. I expect I am like most people. So big expense isn’t really my goal here. So mid range guns or an ‘up to’ cost is reality. I won’t be on a plane to Italy for a fitting.

 

[Sparky]

What does the 5% look like please? I read so much about what you should and shouldn’t do, gun fit etc, I do find myself going round in circles.

For example, does a raised mid rib fall into this category? How high is a high rib? Etc. Genuinely interested as when I mounted that Pro Master it did just fall into place. Normally I have to adjust myself to fit.

Naturally I listen to the people who know, just hoping for a definitive answer.

I am a casual shooter. Each week at a ground 100/200 clays for my enjoyment. I expect I am like most people. So big expense isn’t really my goal here. So mid range guns or an ‘up to’ cost is reality. I won’t be on a plane to Italy for a fitting.

Hi general, iv only ever bought a gun that feels right for me when I pick it up ,not bothered about anything else. If I were you I would see if I could have a shot of it that pro master perhaps put on a pattern plate at the same time just to see where your pointing it . It mite be spot on or just need little adjustments. You can be told by a dozen people this and that but its how it feels to you . Iv been shooting 50 years game, clays , vermin. keep everything simple concentrate on the target . I don’t know how long you’ve been shooting but it’s all about putting cartridges through the gun with a good bit of coaching . Don’t listen to everybody. find a good coach, ask around there some good ones about not just ones out to take your money. Bear in mind most of the better shots are putting 50 thousand plus cartridges through the there gun a year . I’m sure there chaps on here that won’t agree with me but that’s the way I feel . Anyway good luck and enjoy

 

[General Skanky]

5 years on clays for me this year. Shooting for a few years before this too. Not too bad a shot these days.

Had a coach etc in the early days as you do. So now more about exploring what is right for me.

Testing guns is not that easy unless you happen to have a school or ground that has them, or fellow shooters that have one which is what I find.

So advice from the gurus such as on here is invaluable.

I think I’m like most, trawl for info, find out what you can and make informed choices.

Baikal it is then .

 

[k80ben]

Hi general, iv only ever bought a gun that feels right for me when I pick it up ,not bothered about anything else. If I were you I would see if I could have a shot of it that pro master perhaps put on a pattern plate at the same time just to see where your pointing it . It mite be spot on or just need little adjustments. You can be told by a dozen people this and that but its how it feels to you . Iv been shooting 50 years game, clays , vermin. keep everything simple concentrate on the target . I don’t know how long you’ve been shooting but it’s all about putting cartridges through the gun with a good bit of coaching . Don’t listen to everybody. find a good coach, ask around there some good ones about not just ones out to take your money. Bear in mind most of the better shots are putting 50 thousand plus cartridges through the there gun a year . I’m sure there chaps on here that won’t agree with me but that’s the way I feel . Anyway good luck and enjoy

April 1st already

 

[MartynB]

General S - I could actually give you a case that if you are spending £3000-5000 a year on shooting 100-200 clays per week that you’re an ideal candidate for gun-fitting . The cost of a gunfitting session and any subsequent modification would be peanuts ( say 10 % of your total annual budget ) in comparison to the benefits you’d get in your shooting .

You wouldn’t have to hop on a plane either . We’re not talking custom stocking in Italy or Portugal , we’re talking something that can be done in any county in the U.K.

 

[General Skanky]

Fair enough. Sound point.

 

[Freddypip]

I agree to a large extent with what Sparky says and add, that it depends on where you want to be.

If you are shooting £3k a year - which is now about 5,000 a year or a 100 a week, then it might still been seen as a relaxing hobby. A gun fit might be helpful but equally finding a gun you are happy with - with some coaching - might be a better way of enjoying the sport. If you have been shooting for 50 years then "old dog, new tricks" might be a factor - stick to what you know and you're probably at a standard you expect anyway. It's your choice after all. There's quite a few on here who look back on their earlier guns with fondness even if they have moved onto something, in theory, which is better.

Having said that, double the number shot, and yes coaching, gun fit, etc are very important especially if you have aspirations and (in your head) the kit needs to be right to do that. As Martyn says, it a small amount of money for what might be a good return. There's a lot to said for getting the advice and then deciding what to do with it - it might be that you were right anyway - for you. At the end of the day we are all different. A Monte might work for someone.

The one thing I would add is the tendency of all jobs, sports etc to think change is a good think. Changing tech makes sense - CNC has made guns better at cheaper price points, but fads or gimmicks don't stand the test of time but might work for someone at some point. Targets change, so techniques adopt but that will always happen and at some point you do have to ask whether you have the skill set to keep the sport enjoyable when there is a day job to be done as well (which might not be).