I had a "break" installed on one of my rifles that recoiled like a mule and made the rifle unpleasant to shoot...so much so I couldn't shoot it accurately...but I loved the rifle. After the break was installed the rifle became pleasant to shoot and now accurate because I could do my job...it cost me a total of $200 15 years ago but I also bought the top of the line break...I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Increased "noise" is a non-issue as I always wear hearing protection like I should. I also recently bought a Savage Model 10 FLCP-K and it has a factory break...again, love it!