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Measuring recoil
« on: July 24, 2003, 05:12:20 PM »
I have found the formula for figuring out recoil in field and stream, but I just can't make any sense out of it. Could anyone help me figure out how to measure felt recoil?

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Measuring recoil
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2003, 05:15:31 PM »
Recoil Energy Formula
You can figure out recoil energy with a calculator, a reloading manual, and the following formula:
Recoil Energy = [(Bw x Bv) + (Cw x 4700)]2

64.4 x Gw


Wherein Bw = payload weight in pounds (add 33 grains to the shot weight for the approximate weight of the wad)
Bv = payload velocity in fps
Cw = powder charge weight in pounds
Gw = gun weight in pounds
To convert grains to pounds, divide grains by 7000; 437 grains equals 1 ounce.—P.B.




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