Don't think it is operator error since my last three rounds before that were 24-24-25 with my Browning Citori. The rib is just too concaved and it runs down along the barrels actually lower than the barrels. I haven't seen too many guns with ribs that low. But, it should make a good home defense gun. Or, cowboy shooting is pretty popular in these parts, so maybe that is a good place to send it. And yes, it does have a BTFE. That is one of the things I did like about it. And you are right Ted, I doubt if Joe could HIT the ground, let alone hit a bird on the ground. I have noticed how often he remarks about people's dipsticks. I just assume he is wired for 220. And rabbit, I am talking about shooting skeet- Model 500 Miroku- 12 gauge- straight grip- BTFE. Thanks for the input.