My xtrema fell over while turkey hunting and put a small dent in my rib right between the posts on the barrel. No creases or anything. I've heard of a rib straightning tool. Does anyone have any experience with this? Or how to straighten a rib?
Gunsmith says the vent rib is an easy fix. Brownells makes a special tool, 40.00 and it can also be done with nylon or wooden wedges that you tap under rib provided the damage isn't too bad.
Quote from: Longshanks on May 20, 2014, 09:23:18 PM
Gunsmith says the vent rib is an easy fix. Brownells makes a special tool, 40.00 and it can also be done with nylon or wooden wedges that you tap under rib provided the damage isn't too bad.
I'm glad to hear you came up with a solution and appreciate your sharing the information.
Thanks,
Clark
Quote from: allaboutshooting on May 20, 2014, 09:49:08 PM
I'm glad to hear you came up with a solution and appreciate your sharing the information.
Thanks,
Clark
+1 This site is just a wealth of useful information. :icon_thumright:
I did the same thing to my BPS right where the rear sight is attached. Of course, I didn't notice it until after a few missed shots. >:( I lightly hammered in some soft door shims, and it straightened right out.
Good info right there. Thanks for sharing!