| Ripp |
| (.577 member) |
| 06/01/08 02:17 AM |
Re: Recoil is a function of bullet weight.
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When I took the mathematical equations (in excel) for muzzle energy and recoil, computed 5000 ft/lbs of energy for a 400 and 500 grain projectile in a 9 lbs rifle the recoil was 9 lbs more for the 500 grain bullet.
This was enlightening as intuitively one would think that the recoil would be equal for a specific ME.
Using this, I was able to play what-if with different bullet weights and velocities.
I would expect the results you described --the reason I would is that you will need to push the 400 faster than the 500 to reach the same ME--therefore increased recoil from the 400 grain bullet..
Having said that, I agree with the other posts..I feel a significant difference when I shoot 200 grs bullets versus 250 out of my 338 Ultra-mag..
Ripp