How to check a shotgun's ribs for damage

If the rib becomes detached from the barrels, water will get in.

By Lewis Potter

Tuesday, 26 January 2010

The sound a shotgun's ribs make is most important on shotguns where they seal the gap between the barrels against water.

If the rib becomes detached from the barrels, water will get in on a rainy or misty day.

This can cause corrosion between the barrels, which can result in holes in the barrel wall.

How to check a shotgun's ribs for damage

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