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Did I say "louder?" It's funny Jason ,that over coffee after the hunts with my buddy where he used that specific rifle, I "guessed" accurately each time he pulled the trigger on his BOSS-ed rifle. But I do appreciate your expertise. Thank you.

I am about to go through this process with a Stainless Stalker in .30-06.
I would greatly appreciate it if you would share your BOSS settings for various loads.

I believe guys already posted that information. It may be hard to read though. Go back a page or 2. As for my experience, I started a thread on a rifle that has the BOSS on it. I have always been one that hated the looks, but after using it, I had a change of heart. It noticeably reduces felt recoil, and has some other benefits. A while back, I bought near identical 7mm remington magnum rifles, and the BOSS equipped rifle has less recoil. The noise of the BOSS does not bother me too much, and I am one that hates brakes. Maybe it's where I have it set, who knows??

Also, if you are a handloader, that really defeats the purpose of the BOSS. If you work up loads like I do. You can set the BOSS anywhere and fine tune the load to that setting. Where the BOSS really shines is if you only use factory ammo. Then you can tune the BOSS to your factory ammo. This was the main selling point of the BOSS.

This is an older video that explains it very well.

Browning Boss System

As others have mentioned, if you hand load, then don't use their sweet spot. Pick the middle setting and tune your load to this setting. This allows you to have adjustment on both ends of spectrum. I have been shooting a Medallion 7mag A-Bolt II since about 1994 when I got it as a kid. Wasn't until just recently I picked it up and started shooting my Tikka. Now that I reload, I plan on pulling it back out and setting it up strictly for long range. I'll tune the load to the setting of my choice then dial it in any closer if I can.

If you have ever taken it completely off, there is a plastic type strip that gives resistance to the adjustment brake section. I lost mine prob 15 years ago. Weedeater string works perfect and fits perfect in the small groove that it lays in. telling you this because it you pull it off to clean the brake, keep an eye on that strip.

Also, the "sweet spot" settings that Browning lists, do not list most of the newer high BC bullets. So as BSA mentioned, if your shooting factory ammo and it isn't listed, then find the closest one and use the method in the video or do this:

1) Put setting at 0, fire 2 shots
2) Put setting at 1, fire 2 shots, if shots open up, dial back tenths to fine tune. If shots group closer, turn to 3.
3) While n setting 3, fire 2 shots, repeat process until desired groups are found.

Also, if your not interested in the brake and the recoil is ok with you, get the CR tuner. CR (Conventional Recoil) tuner is the same as the radial brake, just not near as loud. However you will get all of the recoil like a normal rifle. In 1994 I inquired about it and Browning gave me one for free. So I have both. Not sure if they still do that or not, however it can be purchased. If you do indeed look for one, let me know, my CR case has a list of the model numbers on the back of it from 223 to 375 caliber.

Oh and at the time, people thought it was the ugliest thing that they had ever seen. Now pro shooters like Eric Cortina sell their version of their "barrel tuner" (BOSS) to the public so load can be tuned to their setup.

I've seen the BOSS work and very well at that. I'd probably look for a CR to replace the brake style BOSS.

Doesn't Eric Cortina sell a tuner?