Muzzle brakes stuff your hearing up with long-term use, annoy everyone else such as when you are on a guided hunt or hunting with someone else, result in a longer less-handier rifle and add weight right at the end of the muzzle where it counts. I would much rather add on half a pound in weight than have a muzzle brake. But that's just me, if you like them, use them. A .338 Win Mag in a 9lb rifle is quite reasonable to shoot. In terms of trajectory, if you're going to have a .338 Win Mag., you'd be best using a .375 H & H length action and magazine, throating long and getting more velocity with mono projectiles. A 225 E-tip running close to 3000 fps has a similar trajectory to a .270 Win with 140's. Reloder 17 gets you there. I am sorry if I made anybody cry...I'm sure there's several people who love you and care for you. Hey OGB, toughen up you little softie.
Last edited by Riflehunter; 08/11/23.
