RE: muzzlebrake?
Night Hawk 223 has said that he is working on a tight budget, it wouldn't cost much to shorten the pull of the .410 and put a good recoil pad on it. I think OldElkHunter has a good point also I think you can pick one of those NEF rifles up still for under $200. A smaller caliber and possibly reduced loads. It's tough when on such a tight budget, been there myself.