| mauserand9mm |
| (.400 member) |
| 06/04/12 07:25 PM |
Re: Purpose and Origins of Quarter Ribs on Bolt Guns
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Another consideration is that a quarter rib allows the builder to add a little weight and keep that weight more concentrated near the action between the hands.
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Excellent point - balance! How can we forget balance?
My Merkel is one heavy muther, but balance is excellent. It's slightly heavier than my CZs but I shoot it better thanks to the weight distribution.