Loose rib

[Phil Yearout]

Wasn't sure exactly where to post this. I noticed today that the top rib on my Fox A grade 16 appears to be loose at the keel and to about 1/4" back from the muzzle. Wondering if this is repairable or if the top rib will have to be relayed? I probably know the second answer, but should I shoot it as is? Thanks...

[Jack Damon]

I had a similar problem with a Fox Sterlingworth, but my loose rib was more in the mid-point of the barrels than at the muzzle. I'm a cautious guy - I decided not to shoot it. I had my barrels full length repaired.

[Ken Hill]

I wouldn't shoot it until it got fixed. By shooting it, the rib can only get looser not better.

Ken

[John Campbell]

Mr. Yearout:
Kirk Merrington can fix this small issue. But will NOT guarantee the fix. He WILL guarantee a full relay.

However... NONE of Kirk's partial rib separation repairs have ever failed to my knowledge.

Best not to shoot the gun until the problem is corrected. Here's where:


http://www.merringtongun.com

[Phil Yearout]

Mr. Campbell, thank you for that. Has anyone corresponded with Mr. Merrington via email recently? I tried the address on his web site twice and both were returned as undeliverable.

[William Davis]

Last time I tried his internet posted email address was incorrect. Phoned, Kirk answered, gave me a new address and did a small repair in a weeks time. Good guy to deal with, third job I sent his way.

Searched my google account and came up with kirk@merringtongun.com. Can’t promise it’s correct

William

[Phil Yearout]

That's the one I tried. Maybe a glitch.

[John Campbell]

I've found it's almost always best to phone Kirk. Great fellow, and you get to discuss your particular needs in detail with less time and hassle.

And he DOES answer the phone!