What’s the recoil of a Lapua like without a brake on the snout of the darned thing? Let’s say we were talking of a rifle with 26 to 28” bbl, 15lbs... how much recoil do you think it would have without a brake?
It can be stout. I use a Vais muzzle brake on mine. I guess the best comparison to give for a .338 without a brake would be comparable to lighting off both barrels of a double barrel 12 ga. shotgun loaded with 1/2 oz. 3 inch mag slugs.
We nicknamed the .338 as the snot gun. If you aren’t ready, it’ll clear your sinuses... literally.
Mike