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I suppress the need for a brake, literally.

Electronic hearing protection should be required by each individual hunter not the state, just like brakes on a hard kicking rifle. Why would someone not want to see the impact of their shot?

I only have one, the Damara.

Don't really like them.

DF

Have one also,it's on the .460 Wby.

Don't care for them either.

From what jeffo describes,the rifle should be heavy enough to reduce the recoil somewhat.

But,it's his money and time,so he can get what he wants.

.460 Wby would be a good one to brake...

Traded my .404J after rotator cuff surg.

.375 H&H is now my "big" gun and likely to remain so...

DF

The brake on the .460 is a Pendleton.

Finished load development for the .375 RUM and what shot best was duplicating the .375 H&H. That's alright cause that means lower pressures,lower recoil and longer brass life.

Mine is a Lane scorpion magnum TTT, works like a brake and makes my 280AI sound like a .22

had a brake on a 300WM once, no thanks that thing was loud as hell

I have quite a few Holland Radial Baffle Brakes-They are my favorite brake.
I have also used the DE and Kirby's PainKiller. Both good brakes too.
In a recent brake comparison the Holland did very well in all categories, but one that stood out to me was that the Holland was one of the best at staying on target through recoil. Some of the ones that had the best recoil reduction didn't stay on target as well.

Thanks, appreciate the input. I'm listening.

Yeah, this is outside my comfort zone for sure. I've always been a brake skeptic; not that I think they don't work but just that I thought why own a rifle that requires that damn thing hanging off the end?! Also, I really don't like long barrels and the brake makes it even longer. But, this rifle is about trying something new, and enough people in the know have sung the praises of brakes that I just need to see for myself. The recoil reduction will be a big plus but being able to see my hits/misses, there's the real benefit I'm looking forward to. I usually am alone when shooting LR and that aspect can be a real pain. I've gone so far as to have a video camera on my target area so I can rewind it and try to see where the splash was.

I'm ordering one of these today. Reviews are very positive. Check Brownell's.

http://precisionarmament.com/product/m11-muzzle-brake/

Your gonna be disappointed then cause that ain't gonna happen

If you're shooting steel targets that are "fresh" you will see the splash in your scope. After a few shots,go up and spray paint the steel target again and PRESTO! you will see the splashes again. Re-apply paint as needed.

It's not rocket science.

dvdegeorge,



What kind of brake have you used? We don't want to use that brand.

Ken, well, the devil lies in the details as usual. My LR shooting happens in relatively fresh clear-cuts in the Coast Range. It's virtually impossible to find a spot that has a reasonably accessible spot to shoot from AND an accessible target location without violating the laws about shooting from or across the (logging) roads. My current spot has a 1/4 mile hike in, and the plates are cross-canyon, with about a 1/2 mile hike to where they are, from an entirely different logging road. So repainting them is a whole little project in itself.

Then, bare dirt is very rare. Everything is covered in a layer of forest duff. That duff swallows up bullet impacts like you wouldn't believe. No puff of dust, rarely a visible disturbed spot; if you don't see the moment of impact it's unlikely you'll be able to discern where the miss landed.

Plus we have no rocks to speak of poking up above the duff. That's a bummer. I love shooting at rocks.

So, I'm really hoping the brake lets me see my hits/misses as that would be a game changer for me.

why don't you tell me which on is gonna keep a "big 33" on target to see the hit through the scope

dvdegeorge,

I din't expect an answer, so I'm not disappointed.

Of course not cause there isn't such a beast
Carry on

dvdegeorge,

I'm still waiting for you to tell us what brake you experienced so we can steer clear of it.

No need I don't live on pretend and make believe but feel free to keep on with you're program
The rifles I've shot braked were 338 Win and 7STW were not mine so I can't speak to the make of the brake but neither tamed muzzle jump enough to to see bullet impact thru the scope.... I wouldn't suffer a brake especially on a hunting rig
You boys from Oregon carry on and enjoy your funny banter

Dvd, plenty of folks who shoot these things say that the proper brake does allow you to see bullet impact as long as your shooting position was solid.

All I'm doing is researching this; I'm not "saying" anything myself, so no need to get your dander up.

Thanks for the data point that you've seen it NOT be the case. I'm not discounting that. As I say, I'm listening here. Thanks.