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Old 08-22-2017, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Don_Parsons View Post
That's alot of recoil Kurt. If your choosing a 4.5 lb rifle.

6.5 Creedmoor with 140gr bullets at max velocities of 2736.

Recoil Impulse (2.61) lbs. Sec
Recoil Velocity (18.65) fps
Recoil Energy (24.30) ft-lbs

My heavy barrel 12 lb 308 with 178gr bullets at max velocity of 2650

Recoil Impulse (3.09) lbs. Sec
Recoil Velocity (8.29) fps
Recoil Energy (12.83) ft-lbs.

A 4.5 lb Creedmoor 24.30
My 12 lb 308 win 12.83

That's alot of recoil my friend.

This is a handy tool for those that choose too be in the know.

http://www.shooterscalculator.com/recoil-calculator.php

Don
I think he is well aware of this Don.
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