First off, WELCOME TO GRAYBEARD OUTDOORS!
I had muzzle brakes installed on my rifles when I was younger. Key word being YOUNGER! They are very loud. The most effective muzzle brake is the one from Answer Products. Makes a .300 Win Mag feel like a .243. But it is also the loudest.
The quietest brake is the Vais Brake, but it is not as effective as the Answer brake (although still very effective, but still loud!)
None of my newer riflles have brakes. I don't want them, and I no longer recommend them.
Zachary