How Bullet Weight Affects Recoil

watch: how bullet weight affects recoil

We built a new platform to test recoil and this is our first video with it. We shoot different loads with the only thing changing is the bullet weight. We measure the velocity and recoil to see just how much bullet weight alone has on felt recoil. Watch the video to see the results.

 

THE GEAR

Check out the gear we highlighted in the video.

mdt acc elite chassis system

mdt rubber dampeners

.308/6.5 CREEDMOOR MDT METAL AICS MAGAZINE - 10 RND

mdt 30 picatinny moa scope base

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