My .300 RUM isn't a dedicated long range rifle. It's light enough to carry, but scary accurate with a 200 grain Accubond and RL-25 moving at 3200 fps. I like the ability to carry the rifle all day, but also have the accuracy and range if I need it. Mine has no brake. That doesn't seem to affect my shooting, so it will continue to not wear one. Someday I'll find a place to stretch it out to 1000. Kinda curious to see what it will do. mtmuley