The Berryman did the job, sorta. I've soon able to identify that both ribs were attached with the stuff. So now I've got the top rib off down to the block, too. Still some cleanup left, a good bit actually. Good news is that now the barrels sound much better when thumped with my finger.
I have read in a lot of places about people reattaching loose ribs with the loctite 380 that Brownells sells. I haven't read a thread yet where someone said the repair had come loose. I know that soldering is the old school, probably preferred method. Has anyone used the loctite for an entire rib? Did the barrels ring after the repair, or did the loctite deaden them like the silicone had in the previous repair.
I've got a call in to Mike in Indiana. Will also talk to him about what he does, and charges for his services.
