Recoil
- Thread starter mackillan
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mackillan The more Blak you put the more she kicks.
Are you going to shoot twenty or so rounds at a time or go to a shoot that requires 200 or more rounds in a day?
I know my 45-100 50 Rounds at a time is just about enough.
The 45-70 I have shot 100 rounds at a time.
The 40-90 SBN I have shot 100 rounds at a time and they both are very livable but you get to the point you are glad you are done.
Ken.
Are you going to shoot twenty or so rounds at a time or go to a shoot that requires 200 or more rounds in a day?
I know my 45-100 50 Rounds at a time is just about enough.
The 45-70 I have shot 100 rounds at a time.
The 40-90 SBN I have shot 100 rounds at a time and they both are very livable but you get to the point you are glad you are done.
Ken.
Recoil is based on bullet weight, powder weight (both direct relationship) and the weight of the gun(inversely). Your question to some extent requires more information; same weight of bullet from the first two will give roughly the same recoil. Not sure which cartridge you are referring to by the 45/10 but for multiple shots, I personally consider the 45 - 120 with 500 gr bullets to be uncomfortable to shoot. The 40 cal is comfortable and the 45-70 with a 450 gr bullet is also comfortable to shoot although more recoil than the 40-65.
cheers mooncoon
Velocity is the one part of the formula you forgot to mention. Start pushing projectiles faster (that does not always equal more powder volume) and you get more recoil.
While I agree with the positive relationship of velocity and bullet weight, particularly with black powder (because of heavier weight charges) the weight of powder is important because you have to push all that powder out as well
cheers mooncoon
Not saying it wasn't important but the four determining factors when calculating recoil are bullet weight, powder weight, velocity and firearm weight........just pointing out that one of the factors was missing.
