The recoil is not that bad in my opinion. I dont have my 300 RUM braked, its a Rem LSS. Weighs probly 8.5-9 lbs with everything. I use to shoot it off the bench with a towel. Another thing one might use is a 25lb shot bag. I have a Lead Sled now, so the bench does not bother me. I shoot a lot prone though and it really doesn't bother me, I only weigh 145 lbs. I have always seemed to shoot mine considerably well for such a big rifle and being a factory, that I dont think a brake would help any.