Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles Magnum - to Brake or Not to Brake?

Not a fan of brakes for hunting, don't like the brakes others use at the range. Had my papers and other items cleared off my bench by another persons brake, had to ask him to move to the end of the line where no one else was near. Have also had hot particles down my neck from a ported Marlin 45-70 shooting two benches away. Called a cease fire on that one.

My only braked rifle is my Ruger Scout 308 with 16.1" barrel. Really drops the recoil, so I understand the attraction. Side vented. Not nearly as obnoxious as a big magnum with a brake. But still louder than unbraked.