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Originally Posted by 1973 Moose
I have been at the range several time, where I have seen shooters flinch, and with every size of shooter. I have seen 3 people scope themselves, 1 was north of 6 foot and 240 lbs. Recoil does induce flinch. If you are not sure if you flinch or not, have someone load your rifle with an empty case (some where in the stack) so that you don't know which round is the blank. you will know if you flinch or not, right away. Muzzle brakes reduce recoil, which help stop flinching.
Flinching induces poor accuracy.
Every rifle that I own larger than a 257wby (13 including
one 257wby) has a Muzzle brake.
There is a multitude of hearing protection types on the market, that are very easy to use. For me it is a no brainer, Muzzle brake!
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Not only recoil causes flinching, the extra noise from a brake, can also cause flinching. As for hearing protection, many people find them a hindrance while big game hunting, especially on a windy day. The Walkers muffs are extremely annoying on a windy day, as are most sound amplifying muffs.