It doesn't have a screw on muzzlebrake, its built right into the barrel from the factory. Not sure what to think of that.

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_vtr.asp

I'm not a fan of heavy .224 caliber bullets either. I shoot alot of coyotes each year with 50-55gr bullets, and its a bang flop. I also like to vaporize jacks and pdogs with 40gr bullets. Luckily my AR15 shoots 50-55gr bullets good.

I busted a coyote this morning with my 243 and a 60gr HP.