I had considered getting a muzzle brake installed on a new barrel I had ordered but after reading about the muzzle brake and how loud it gets I decided not to got ahead with it. I have never shot a rifle nor have I ever heard some one at the range with a muzzle brake but after reading on having to wear hearing protection during hunting is not for me. When I’m hunting I like to be aware of my surrounding and having to wear ear protecting would impair my hearing. That the last thing I need when hunting.
Check this link if you would like to read more on the muzzle brake.
www.chuckhawks.com/muzzle_brakes.htm