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I am seriously considering having a brake installed on my Win M-70 .300WSM. Anything I should be looing for design wise? I do want a removeable brake so that I can hunt with it, but after a range session, I get sore. Too many shoulder injuries over the years.

When you remove the brake your point of impact will change.

I made a cap that was the same weight as the brake for a 375 H&H that I borrowed to take to Alaska. The POI didn't change enough to matter. You might have to try that if you want it off for actual hunting.

I dunno if there is a "best" brake or not. I always made them with two .500" holes in them but they have to be timed. A Vais or similar can just be screwed on and your are good to go.

If your not using a Past magnum recoil shield, get one and see if it helps enough so you don't have to resort to a brake.

I have used the Vais brakes for several years, they are great. Short, but very effective. Give em a look, see. I would recommend a better recoil pad first though, to see if that works for you.

A long eye relief scope and good pad are the best muzzle brakes you can buy.

I magna ported.

Defencive edge.

KDF makes a very good brake - removable if you wish and can provide a threaded cap to protect the barrel threads.

Many shooters use them on the bench to relieve recoil and then remove them for hunting. POI can change, so after you've got your loads right and scope zeroed, remove the brake and test for changes in POI - adjust scope accordingly and go hunting.

Posts like these always bring up the various (and sometimes venomous) arguments for/against brakes. It's simply up to the end-user as to which they prefer and why.. I have one customer who's very used to rifleshooting.. I mean he goes through probably 100 rounds/week, easy, working with various loads and calibers.. But one shot from his M70 in .300WSM and he brought it to me to install a brake - his first.. Said it was the only rifle he's ever used that knocked his hat off on the first shot..

Most of my brakes were made by Gentry and they work VERY WELL.I like the 11 degree forward angle on the holes.I've shot deer and other deer around them just stand there,they can't figure out where shot came from.It also dissipates noise and concussion away from the shooter.