Long, long ago & far away I had one in a Contender & I don't remember what the recoil was like. I guess that means it didn't stand out in my mind as being severe.
Now full house 400gr loads my 10" 45-70 Contender with no brake & top end 420gr loads in my 15" Encore in 450 Marlin with the factory brake I remember well :-)

As time goes by arthritis has become more of an issue in my shooting hand & I am liking brakes more & more.