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How to check a shotgun’s ribs for damage
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.
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