ORIGINAL: Red Lion
Muzzle breaks are not necessary, as if you can't handle the recoil, then get a smaller caliber, with longer barrel and heavier stock. Muzzle breaks are good for making too much noise.
Non Sense
Both my 300 and 338 RUMs are braked and reduce muzzle jump which makes for a quicker follow up shot if needed.
Yah and it does reduce recoil so what?.I could handle it with out but why notreduce the recoil if I can.I also have a recoil pad as do most people.
If you are foolish enough to not wear hearing protection while shooting all your firearms it's your problem.