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Offline Old Hunter

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Boss recoil reduction
« on: May 09, 2009, 01:34:26 PM »
How effective is the Boss at reduceing recoil? I remember seeing a chart that showed the percent of reduction by caliber when it was first introduced by Browning but am unable to find that information now.
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Re: Boss recoil reduction
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2009, 01:16:23 PM »
It's a very good brake, IME.  I have an A-Bolt II in 30-06, and with the brake version of the BOSS, it kicks roughly like my heavy 243.  I love it!  It is unholy loud, though.  Seriously, don't shoot one without earplugs, and don't let anyone near you go without, either.
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Re: Boss recoil reduction
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2009, 02:39:51 PM »
While the BOSS certainly works as a brake, and as a tuning mechanism, I personally do not like them, and do not own any with them. A few buddies have A-Bolt Medallions in .270 and 30-06. They are very obnoxious, sound-wise. Personally, I don't see the need for a brake on any but the very largest calibers, and even then, I just handload up gradually, and practice getting used to the recoil.

The BOSS is a fine system for those that like it, and it works. It's just plain too loud for me at the range, and in the woods.

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Re: Boss recoil reduction
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2009, 01:19:38 PM »
They are unlordly loud. Just ring up browning and they will send you the the unholy (ha-ha) version of the BOSS and you can enjoy it's benefits w/o the racket. You can make most bullets group better with a little adjusting. Browning recommends cleaning your barrel with the BOSS sleeve attached. GOOD LUCK.
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Re: Boss recoil reduction
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2009, 03:45:16 PM »
I don't own but have fired a Browning A-Bolt in 270 Winchester and a Winchester 70 in 30-06 both with the BOSS. To me the recoil was reduced substantially. I've never fired a 243 caliber rifle so I can't say exactly what the reduced recoil felt like. Both rifles were quite easy on the shoulder nonetheless. Regarding the increased noise levels, I really did not notice this, since I always wear ear plugs and muffs at the range and electronic ear muffs while deer hunting. I hunt solely from a stand, so wearing the electronic ear muffs while hunting is no problem for me. My hunting buddy owns a Browning A-Bolt Stainless Stalker in 30-06 with the BOSS. He also wears adequate hearing protection whether shooting or hunting. His rifle is a tack driver with 3-shot groups at 200 yards that could almost be covered by a quarter. Even shooting a weapon without a muzzle brake and having no hearing protection can cause damage to your ears. So, I'd have to say that I like the BOSS concept. To each his own.
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