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Unread 01-09-2011, 05:03 PM   #11
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Good Job!

I did my first rib job a few yrs ago and thought it was not only fun, but not particularly hard/technical. I did a recount of my experience on the Doublegunshop board and Drew Hause captured it in his knowledge base.
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Unread 04-26-2014, 10:01 PM   #12
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What type of solder and flux did you use?
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Unread 05-01-2014, 09:31 AM   #13
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Just a note on the question about filler between the barrel tubes.
I have found that on earlier guns, there was something like a mud or organic putty filled between. Later guns would have nothing. Just the metal spacers. This information is based on barrel sets that I have taken apart.
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I have an old double that I've only shot a few times and recently noticed that about mid way on the barrels, there is about a 6 inch space underneath the top rib that is somewhat open and I'm assuming that the solder in this section has 'broken' free etc. The rest of the rib is solid, both top rib and bottom. Since I'm only shooting or would only shoot low pressure loads in this double, does it make sense to just shoot it until the rib really gets loose (there's no apparent looseness now) or send it out and have the rib(s) re-laid? Feedback welcome, I'm all ears.
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I also have a gun (Fox Sterlingworth 20) with a partially loose top rib. The loose section starts about 6 inches rear of the muzzle and continues for about 8 inches. I am interested in the thoughts on shooting it until it separates completely or the possibility of resoldering it without requiring a reblue.
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Ok - I am not trying to be rude here, I have reworded this a couple times.

But the question seems to be

Fix a known structual issue in a firearm
Or
Shoot it until it sustains furture damage and possibly injures someone

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Concur. I'd deal with the issue now before you develop issues with the both top and bottom ribs. There is really no way to avoid rebluing the barrels since the prep to the barrels and heat of soldering affect the way it looks.
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I think I'll just hang mine over the fireplace and forgo the cost of relaying the ribs and re-browning of the barrels. I don't shoot it much anyway and not likely to in the future.
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the question was asked what type of solder or flux do you use to relay the ribs with was asked but never answered...i would also like to know...charlie
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Ok I found what { I } used Lennox.062 Rosin Core solder,lead free and Radio Shack Rosin soldering flux
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