If you shoot from the prone position and there is loose dirt in the area get ready to have your teeth polished. Other than the blow back the brake works great to reduce recoil (I compare it to that of an unbraked .223). I removed mine since I use the rifle for f-class. If I wasn't shooting f class I would have left it on. Enjoy your new rifle, I think you will find it very fun to shoot even with the factory brake.
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