RE: Muzzle break for hunting!
muzzle brakes are a good thing, the boss type are particularly nice because you can "turn them off". At the range use the brake, wear ear protection, no kick, period. When hunting turn it off, it will kick again, but you never feel recoil when shooting at game anyway. my wife uses one one her 300win. mag. (she's 125lbs) with no problems.