Raised rib reflection problem

hippo · July 26, 2006, 07:30 PM

The reflection from the top surface of the rib on my 3200 is so intense that I often see two front beads, -- the real one and its reflection in the surface of the rib. Most times I can not locate the mid bead at all. It is very distracting and makes it impossible to consistantly "set" the front and mid rib beads. Does anyone know what I can use to dull the surface of the rib and eliminate this reflection? I tried flat paint and it wore off in no time at all.

sm · July 26, 2006, 08:44 PM

Still has the fastest lock time.

Hello!

If I am reading you correctly you are "pre-mounting" the gun and the rib on your gun is "smooth" , not "checkered" - correct?

Does this occur when mounting from "low gun" ?

I am trying to rule out any mounting problems , or any physical changes that may be causing this problem. Such as [forgive me, not trying to pry or be rude] weight gain/loss, changes in eyesight, any medications taken or changed.

Does the gun still shoot where pointed?

I know, sounds nuts, still if we shooters change physically, or eyes are changing or taking an anti-biotic , some anti-biotics cause one to be Photo-Sensitve, meaning Sunlight affects our eyes and skin more sensitive to UV rays.

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Most 3200s I have used , as do other ribs have a "finish". Some are a "lined" straight down the rib, others are checkered.

If this gun fits correctly, and the rib is worn, or smooth, I would have a Gunsmith do a really nice DEEP lined or checker and re-blue.

I mean this is really nice gun, and I would only let a qualified gunsmith touch it.

He will have other guns he can let you shoulder to see how various "finishes" look and share his experience and advice.

HTH

Steve

HSMITH · July 27, 2006, 06:54 AM

Pick up a can of sight black. Spray the whole rib down, wipe the beads off and you are ready to go. There will be NO reflection of anything in the rib....

sm · July 27, 2006, 06:07 PM

HSMITH,

Gee, that is too easy.

Folks, anytime HSMITH posts, pay attention, he is so sharp and on the mark.

Steve

AAshooter · July 27, 2006, 06:15 PM

I don't mean to be a smart a$$ here but what is the issue with the reflection?

Since generally with a shotgun your focus is on the target (unless you are shooting a precision shot, slugs, etc) whether there is a bead, no bead, or two beads usually doesn't matter. My initial response was to remove the bead altogether.

Is this just a problem when you are mounting your gun to confirm the proper mount or is it affecting your shooting? Based on your post, it is distracting when you are mounting the gun, correct?

Ruger4570 · July 28, 2006, 05:14 PM

Why not just take it to a gunsmith and have the top of the rib bead or sand blasted and reblued.

Scorch · July 28, 2006, 06:33 PM

You wouldn't want a gunsmith to blast and reblue an O/U.

hippo · July 28, 2006, 06:42 PM

My answer to some folks is -- I am shooting trap with my 3200 so it's not like I am shooting a field gun at a gamebird where you see a bird, mount ,the gun, point and fire. In other words, when I mount the gun I have to make sure that the front and mid beads are in a percise alignment before calling for a target. That reflection of the front sight on the surface of the rib makes it very hard to line up the "right" front bead with the mid bead. I do believe that the answer is to get the Sight Black, put it on the rib and call "pull".... Thanks to all!

mete · July 28, 2006, 07:07 PM

He said the paint wore off ! Sand blast, bead blast , checker. Those are the options .There shouldn't be any problem of rebluing the barrels , this isn't and old gun that has to be rust blued.

Ruger4570 · July 28, 2006, 07:33 PM

Hippo,, it is your gun and your options. Best of luck

July 26, 2006, 07:30 PM	#1
hippo Member Join Date: February 18, 2006 Location: PA Posts: 29	Raised rib reflection problem The reflection from the top surface of the rib on my 3200 is so intense that I often see two front beads, -- the real one and its reflection in the surface of the rib. Most times I can not locate the mid bead at all. It is very distracting and makes it impossible to consistantly "set" the front and mid rib beads. Does anyone know what I can use to dull the surface of the rib and eliminate this reflection? I tried flat paint and it wore off in no time at all.

July 26, 2006, 08:44 PM	#2
sm Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2002 Posts: 1,819	3200 - Great Gun! Still has the fastest lock time. Hello! If I am reading you correctly you are "pre-mounting" the gun and the rib on your gun is "smooth" , not "checkered" - correct? Does this occur when mounting from "low gun" ? I am trying to rule out any mounting problems , or any physical changes that may be causing this problem. Such as [forgive me, not trying to pry or be rude] weight gain/loss, changes in eyesight, any medications taken or changed. Does the gun still shoot where pointed? I know, sounds nuts, still if we shooters change physically, or eyes are changing or taking an anti-biotic , some anti-biotics cause one to be Photo-Sensitve, meaning Sunlight affects our eyes and skin more sensitive to UV rays. -- Most 3200s I have used , as do other ribs have a "finish". Some are a "lined" straight down the rib, others are checkered. If this gun fits correctly, and the rib is worn, or smooth, I would have a Gunsmith do a really nice DEEP lined or checker and re-blue. I mean this is really nice gun, and I would only let a qualified gunsmith touch it. He will have other guns he can let you shoulder to see how various "finishes" look and share his experience and advice. HTH Steve __________________ Use Enough Gun TFL Alumni

July 27, 2006, 06:07 PM	#4
sm Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2002 Posts: 1,819	HSMITH, Gee, that is too easy. Folks, anytime HSMITH posts, pay attention, he is so sharp and on the mark. Steve __________________ Use Enough Gun TFL Alumni

July 27, 2006, 06:15 PM	#5
AAshooter Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2001 Posts: 379	I don't mean to be a smart a$$ here but what is the issue with the reflection? Since generally with a shotgun your focus is on the target (unless you are shooting a precision shot, slugs, etc) whether there is a bead, no bead, or two beads usually doesn't matter. My initial response was to remove the bead altogether. Is this just a problem when you are mounting your gun to confirm the proper mount or is it affecting your shooting? Based on your post, it is distracting when you are mounting the gun, correct? __________________ Play hard, shoot often, leave well worn guns!

July 28, 2006, 06:33 PM	#7
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	You wouldn't want a gunsmith to blast and reblue an O/U. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

July 27, 2006, 06:54 AM	#3
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2002 Posts: 2,019	Pick up a can of sight black. Spray the whole rib down, wipe the beads off and you are ready to go. There will be NO reflection of anything in the rib....

July 28, 2006, 05:14 PM	#6
Ruger4570 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2,136	Why not just take it to a gunsmith and have the top of the rib bead or sand blasted and reblued.

July 28, 2006, 06:42 PM	#8
hippo Member Join Date: February 18, 2006 Location: PA Posts: 29	My answer to some folks is -- I am shooting trap with my 3200 so it's not like I am shooting a field gun at a gamebird where you see a bird, mount ,the gun, point and fire. In other words, when I mount the gun I have to make sure that the front and mid beads are in a percise alignment before calling for a target. That reflection of the front sight on the surface of the rib makes it very hard to line up the "right" front bead with the mid bead. I do believe that the answer is to get the Sight Black, put it on the rib and call "pull".... Thanks to all!

July 28, 2006, 07:07 PM	#9
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	He said the paint wore off ! Sand blast, bead blast , checker. Those are the options .There shouldn't be any problem of rebluing the barrels , this isn't and old gun that has to be rust blued.

July 28, 2006, 07:33 PM	#10
Ruger4570 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2,136	Hippo,, it is your gun and your options. Best of luck