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[bmoore]

Hey guys I just bought a riffe reel for my riffe gun. Is the best way to mount this to simply drill stainless wood screws directly into the barrel at a good location?

 

[octpora]

I think it best to tap a itsy bitsy guide hole first on each center, rather than attempting to screw direct.

 

[bmoore]

So tap the small guide holes then use the stainless wood screws to mount it?

Should you drill holes all the way through and bolt it on? Or is this unecessary?

 

[Pastor]

You can get stainless steel threaded inserts that will do an even better job, I think you can pick them up at most boating shops but ask Bill McIntyre about them he has more info than me

Those are Bills pictures BTW

 

[bmoore]

Then the reel could be removed when not needed? that is a great idea as I would like to be able to take it off occasionally. One other question, what is better a reel or float system? I have been spearfishing for 20+ years but mostly on scuba on wrecks. This weekend is my first "blue water hunting trip" free diving off the shelf. I have two guns, a midhandle No Ka Oi 60 inch shaft, and a 60" biller lmtd paudak. I have one riffe reel, Was thinking putting the reel on one gun and a line system on the other..??? or reel both?

 

[Pastor]

Yes the reel can quickly and safely be removed with a screwdriver.

I would suggest that a float with a break away system would be safer for a first time blue water hunt, just in case you get lucky

 

[octpora]

Ah, yes :hmm A good call pastor