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Originally Posted by KevDawg
I sincerely appreciate everyone's feedback.
Pardon my ignorance, I've hunted for a few 10ish years but haven't had the opportunity to shoot many different rifles.
Why does it seem like a lot of guys **** on muzzle-brake's?
I understand they are louder but if they help reduce recoil and flinching whats the big deal?
Also the set trigger?
Seems to me it would be really nice to have a super light trigger?
Is this not worth or a good idea for hunting?
I currently have a Ruger M77 MKII and it has a very heavy trigger.
The thought of a light trigger seem like a relief to me.
I appreciate feedback. I enjoy both sides of the opinions.
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Muzzle brakes aren't a bit louder, they are a lot louder, enough that a single shot with a braked rifle with no hearing protection, can result in measurable hearing loss. Cat and I both know one individual who suffered considerable hearing loss from one shot with a braked rifle. I have no intention of hunting big game with hearing protection, so I avoid brakes. As far as a set trigger goes, I have owned rifles with set triggers, including Sako and Tikka rifles, and I found them too light for field use. I never used them, other than for some target work. I set the T-3 triggers at 2-1/2 lbs, and find them excellent for hunting. Rather than pay for a brake, or a set trigger that I won't use, I would rather have a better stock, or metal bottom metal and magazine.