Recommendations to lighten my Elk Rifle

[35WhelenAI]

I haven't shot suppressed, haven't had a reaction that caused an issue with respect to the animal that was the target. Not going to shoot at others which none of us would do hopefully. I'm sitting with a hunting partner then simple 3-2-1 countdown then both let off the shots. There are going to be exceptions to this situation, however this has covered 30 years of big game hunting in Colorado without issue.

 

[Formidilosus]

We ran a brake and a can, but overtime she stated that she much preferred the brake

No offense- but more likely she read what her dad preferred and stated that. I have been around and taught a lot of children and young women. Not one has ever, ever remotely preferred a brake to a suppressor unless on a stupid big cartridge.

 

[Balderdash]

No offense- but more likely she read what her dad preferred and stated that. I have been around and taught a lot of children and young women. Not one has ever, ever remotely preferred a brake to a suppressor unless on a stupid big cartridge.

Not doubting your experience, but I never mentioned to her what I prefer. Ultimately, I don't care what she wants to use; I just want her to enjoy shooting to the fullest extent possible and to have the best chance at quick and successful game killing. She mentioned that she felt less discomfort in her shoulder after shooting braked and that she preferred it. She shot both brake and can very well during multiple sessions with mostly 223, but also some 243, 6 ARC gas, and a heavyish 6.5 CM.

In any case, I only mentioned that she used a brake at all to state that I don't find using ear protection while hunting, which I was certain to do while standing near a braked rifle, to be a major hassel, not to advocate for one barrel adjunct over another for kids or anyone else. Certainly, people should use what they feel offers them the best experience.