xxclaro,
To brake or not to brake is not the question. Firing any firearm is damaging to hearing. You should get some quality hunting muffs and use them while hunting. When at the range use them in conjunction with ear plugs.
I will get off my soap box and encourage you with my most recent purchase. A dB meter is on the way.
denton,
I ordered a meter this morning. Next time I go to the range I will place it several feet behind the rifle and several feet to the sides for testing. The meter goes only to 130 so I will go far enough away trying to get a reading of maybe 125 with the brake facing rearward. Theoretically the forward facing slots and no brake should generate less dB at the same location. We will see. Or hear. Or at least read about it here.
