My .375 GG front guard screw loosened early on. Shifting POI was the clue. Tightened, but loosened again. At that point read the manual (duh). Lotta torque on that guy. Has not moved since. A loose barreled action will impact load the heck out of any stock.
Like mine, shoots 270, 285, 300s to about same POI. 235s about 1.5" above that.
Blast from the brake runs oblique to the rear, not directly behind the gun. Shooting it don't appreciate any increased noise. Hunt alone. Ears now so bad must hunt with electronic muffs. Makes the brake a non-concern. With 300s feels like an '06 with 180s or 200s. Can shoot it like a varmint gun. Given the foregoing, no reason to remove it.
Got the Guide b/c of the adjustable length of pull. Ditched the spacers, use a Pachmayr decelerator slip-on at the range, no pad with cold weather clothing, length just right.
