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Sub 6 pound 1000 yard rifle?
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<blockquote data-quote="Vulture" data-source="post: 1168146" data-attributes="member: 29159"><p>I'll preface my opinion by stating I have little experience shooting braked. I think that if someone can accurately shoot a given hunting rifle without, it would be advisable. It adds cost, length and weight. Most importantly, sound and muzzle blast. I prefer to hunt without hearing protection (I do some whitetail hunting with a 6" ported .44mag and ear protection is necessary with that). On a gun shooting targets, or a heavy dedicated long range rifle, where shots will take some setup time, I think they're a no-brainer. This rifle wears a 26" barrel, adding 1.5-2" would have made it even more cumbersome in the brush and timber I backpacked through. I know they have come a long way, and are more prevalent on rifles than ever, but this 34 yr old chooses to be a little close minded on this innovation. I will buy a thunderbeast titanium supressor before I put a brake on that particular rifle. That being said, my next rifle will most likely be a .338 RUM or EDGE, mid weight and I know I wouldn't be able to go without a brake. The only rifle that would come before that is if I find a deal on a .458 Lott.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vulture, post: 1168146, member: 29159"] I'll preface my opinion by stating I have little experience shooting braked. I think that if someone can accurately shoot a given hunting rifle without, it would be advisable. It adds cost, length and weight. Most importantly, sound and muzzle blast. I prefer to hunt without hearing protection (I do some whitetail hunting with a 6" ported .44mag and ear protection is necessary with that). On a gun shooting targets, or a heavy dedicated long range rifle, where shots will take some setup time, I think they're a no-brainer. This rifle wears a 26" barrel, adding 1.5-2" would have made it even more cumbersome in the brush and timber I backpacked through. I know they have come a long way, and are more prevalent on rifles than ever, but this 34 yr old chooses to be a little close minded on this innovation. I will buy a thunderbeast titanium supressor before I put a brake on that particular rifle. That being said, my next rifle will most likely be a .338 RUM or EDGE, mid weight and I know I wouldn't be able to go without a brake. The only rifle that would come before that is if I find a deal on a .458 Lott. [/QUOTE]
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