Vent rib barrel vs A stripe paint

[bearitone]

For all you Vent-Rib barrel guys, have you ever tried just painting a stripe of paint on a plain barrel?

I'm shopping for my first shotgun and want to possibly get into 3-gun. I read that most the 3-gun guys use vent-rib barrels because of the quick target acquisition they feel they get from having the rib as a straight-line-guide for the eye.

I can't help but think... why not just paint a white stripe down the centerline of a plain barrel? Any of you tried this?

[Vot]

Let us know how it goes if you try it!

[Thefeeder]

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How are you going to see the line when the gun is mounted?

[Bastard]

this is all theoretical here - but a line would only get you half of the information, meaning yes it would verify that you are straight but what about the elevation?

also I think that it would tend to lead to you aiming rather than pointing the gun - I've never shot 3gun so I don't know which is desirable more aimed or pointed

[newbutold]

Be sure to post pics of the paint job.

[Tarmy]

[hermosabeach]

Why is there a vent rib?

It is for some folks who shoot a lot... and the gun gets hot... to keep the heat mirage from bothering you....


When shooting a moving target, bird or clay, you need to focus on 1) your mount 2) your swing 3) your follow through

You don’t focus on a sight/ bead/ rib




Go ahead and paint a stripe... it’s not going to help.. you just need a bead out front.

[Boarhuntor]

If you see the line, you do not see the target, you do not see the target, you miss.
Useless.
If a shotgun fits you, you do not need either, especially lines or sights.

[whutsup40]

That is pretty funny!! Maybe just a silver sharpie, just saying

[shovelon]

For all you Vent-Rib barrel guys, have you ever tried just painting a stripe of paint on a plain barrel?

I'm shopping for my first shotgun and want to possibly get into 3-gun. I read that most the 3-gun guys use vent-rib barrels because of the quick target acquisition they feel they get from having the rib as a straight-line-guide for the eye.

I can't help but think... why not just paint a white stripe down the centerline of a plain barrel? Any of you tried this?

So I gather you won't be shooting at moving targets? The barrel of your shotgun stays in your peripheral at all times. Instead of painting a line, practice your mount in front of a mirror and lock it in. Can't tell you how many times a target surprised me and I had to mount with eyes locked onto target.

[MOA squirrel]

So I gather you won't be shooting at moving targets? The barrel of your shotgun stays in your peripheral at all times. Instead of painting a line, practice your mount in front of a mirror and lock it in. Can't tell you how many times a target surprised me and I had to mount with eyes locked onto target.

I've never heard of checking my mount in the mirror. I'm always interested in improving my skills. What should I be looking for in the mirror?
Please don't say bad guys. Lol

[hermosabeach]

Once old guy told me to mount with a mini mag light in the barrel

Wrap electric tape around the light until it’s the right size the slip into the barrel.

Mount and swing along the corner of the wall and ceiling.

Light is to help 1) not focus on the gun 2) ensure your initial mount is the same- light not higher and then lower.


As with any dry practice drill- follow all safety rules.

[JagerDog]

When wingshooting, any rib, bead(s) is to verify your mount, not line up your target. Any "optics" should "disappear" when engaging the target. I can't believe it's a whole lot different in 3-gun with stationary targets. Slugs at distance? Different answer.

[shovelon]

I've never heard of checking my mount in the mirror. I'm always interested in improving my skills. What should I be looking for in the mirror?
Please don't say bad guys. Lol

The bottom of your pupil rests on the receiver or rib. Your pupil should be centered on the receiver/rib. Your cheek weld should be solid and not leaning your head over on the comb. Your gun should be as vertical as possible to your stance.

I check all of this in front of a mirror while practicing the mount over and over. You should be able to do this with your eyes closed and then open to see what changed if anything. I practice so it becomes natural.

Recently I found that my cheeks fattened up pushing the cheek weld off slightly that my pupil was not centered over the rib and missing shots. Then I was twisting the gun to much to compensate. So now I really have to tuck the butt hard into the nook under my collarbone and learn to repeat it. Found this in the mirror.

[MOA squirrel]

Thanks Shovelon .
That makes sense to me. Maybe with this and more practice I can raise my averages to better than 17-18 to 20-25
I'll try hints from all you guys

Thanks Dan