In article , Tim Wescott wrote:

If a 20 gauge has less recoil and more shot than a 410, doesn't that mean
that the muzzle velocity, and hence range, is much lower? My brain is
coming up with some lame physicists humor here where you pull the trigger
and lead slowly barfs out of the muzzle over 10 seconds or so...

Felt recoil depends not only on the powder charge and projectile mass, but
also on the mass of the weapon itself: all other things being equal, the
heavier the weapon, the lighter the recoil. Most .410s are pretty lightweight
guns.

Felt recoil is also a very subjective thing.


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