i put quite a few rounds through it and i think the brake works quite well. it weighs right at 8 pounds and as long as your not on a bench recoil is very mild for a big bore without a pad.
here are a few more pics, if there is any specific parts you would like pictures of let me know & i'll take them.
i think you'll realy like the rifle once you get it. they stand out.

barrel date

caliber markings on top of barrel and closeup of the rear sight

inside of forearm and spare front sight insert. it comes with both a bead and a sourdough

closeup of the brade/front sight

closeup of the receiver markings