Fired for function, cases look fine and the barrel stayed screwed on. The brake seems to reduce recoil by maybe 20% felt. Didn't notice much difference in muzzle blast, if anything it was more rude without it. After lots of thinking and reading, I ordered a 308 centerfeed mag. I plan on removing the base and milling my receiver to accept it as a blind Centerfeed. Not ideal but I can live with it if it feeds right. I can't yet abide that PTG dbm bottom metal for a sporter. Still got too much old school in me I guess.

Thanks for riding along. Will update when I can get it on paper.