Thanks to all - I will probably end up with a brake, but first I'll put a few rounds through it to see what it feels like beffore I take the plunge into installing a brake.

@ Racksmasher --- Not yet, but I got this barrel with the Lee Classic Loader in mind, just so that I can tailor ammo to this barrel. Would love in any input on which powders burn best in a 15" barrel with a 150-165 gr. bullet.