ORIGINAL: Planter
Don.. I bought the Model Seven SS .308 for the boy and had it shipped out by the dealer for the break. It was not a port job and the guy did a fine job when he cut the threads.
The boy will never hunt with me as he is to involved in crappy computors and not much else (sigh). I however love the gun although it sounds like a cannon if you stand next to the shooter.
My duaghter who will hunt with me soon loves the gun esp when shooting reduced recoil Rem ammo.
I also have a crossbow.
At least your son doesn't use a limited addition crossbow as an off-road shock absorber!
I had black stocked rifle just like you had but no brake. Nice rifle!