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<blockquote data-quote="ATH" data-source="post: 1898891" data-attributes="member: 1656"><p>I used to hate brakes in any application. I stopped at 300WM because that was the largest I could shoot well without a brake in a 12lb carry rifle. I disliked 1) the concussion, and 2) excess noise. IMHO for range use double hearing protection is required (plugs and muffs). </p><p></p><p>Then I built a 338 Edge and the brake was mandatory. After a lot of research I went with a Heathen brake on my 14lb Edge. It is not the greatest recoil reducing brake, but it makes the 14lb Edge perfectly comfortable and, due to the 90 degree rear ports, I feel the concussion is MUCH less than more aggressive brakes. IMHO it's the best of both worlds. I typically hunt out West with a partner, and they have commented that my brake is less offending than others to a spotter. I'm rebuilding my 300WM from 12lb to 9-10lb and it will get the same brake.</p><p></p><p>In smaller rifles my desire for a brake is really a question of use. My 243AI, which I use the most, is not threaded and the round has no need for a brake due to recoil. For deer, I have no need for a brake. However for prairie dogs with the magnification turned up I do have issues spotting shots. So the next barrel will be threaded to brake when I'm using the gun for that purpose.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ATH, post: 1898891, member: 1656"] I used to hate brakes in any application. I stopped at 300WM because that was the largest I could shoot well without a brake in a 12lb carry rifle. I disliked 1) the concussion, and 2) excess noise. IMHO for range use double hearing protection is required (plugs and muffs). Then I built a 338 Edge and the brake was mandatory. After a lot of research I went with a Heathen brake on my 14lb Edge. It is not the greatest recoil reducing brake, but it makes the 14lb Edge perfectly comfortable and, due to the 90 degree rear ports, I feel the concussion is MUCH less than more aggressive brakes. IMHO it's the best of both worlds. I typically hunt out West with a partner, and they have commented that my brake is less offending than others to a spotter. I'm rebuilding my 300WM from 12lb to 9-10lb and it will get the same brake. In smaller rifles my desire for a brake is really a question of use. My 243AI, which I use the most, is not threaded and the round has no need for a brake due to recoil. For deer, I have no need for a brake. However for prairie dogs with the magnification turned up I do have issues spotting shots. So the next barrel will be threaded to brake when I'm using the gun for that purpose. [/QUOTE]
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