Quote Originally Posted by dnsmith View Post
no 1st hand experience, but the reviews I have read of this gun say 1. there is a change in POI with brake "on" and "off" and 2. accuracy better with brake "on". I would be leaving it "on" anyway as it will make that 7 mag a little more comfortable to shoot. and as you know and as everyone is saying, you really will cause immediate hearing damage blasting away with a braked gun and no hearing protection on.

and what darkker is saying is right on point. turning brake on and off will affect barrel harmonics, which WILL change bullet impact.
Gotcha. Thanks. I'll just leave it turned on then. This model has got a thick and soft recoil pad too. Gun weighs 8.8 lbs. stock. I never fired a magnum rifle round before but just watching videos, looks like 7 Mag doesn't kick nearly as much as 300 WM and others. Appreciate your input.