Originally Posted by RevMike
Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer
Quarter ribs hinder scope choices, objective size. Other than how they look, I don't know if I'd spend a bunch of money having one fitted. Just me.

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Now don't you think this would look better with a Rigby fore-end, barrel band swivel, wrap front sight, and quarter rib?

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Looks vs. utility.

The barrel band lets the rifle ride much lower over the shoulder with sling. OK is thick stuff. If one likes to wrap up in a sling for a long shot, not so good.

Banded front sight, the Champlin has one, looks good, may be tougher than a ramp sight, but doesn't offer that much for me. A properly mounted ramp is pretty stout. I've already given my opinion on the quarter rib.

All that stuff looks cool and safari, just may not be worth the cost for what it offers.

I like pretty guns, but utility is a big deal for me.

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