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Recoil (often called knockback, kickback or simply kick) is the rearward thrust generated when a gun is being discharged.

Aug 24, 2024 · Recoil is the force of a gun pushing back against the shooter when a bullet is fired. It is commonly called a gun’s “kick.” More recoil is created when more powerful powder loads …

Recoil is measured by free recoil energy, and recoil velocity. Selecting the correct rifle and cartridge combination ensures that a shooter can shoot accurately without discomfort.

Guns and Shooting Online has compiled an extensive table comparing the recoil of many rifle cartridges and bullet weights in rifles of various weights

recoil, shrink, flinch, wince, blench, quail mean to draw back in fear or distaste. recoil implies a start or movement away through shock, fear, or disgust.

Oct 28, 2025 · Shotgun recoil has a similar effect. Every time you pull the trigger, the firing pin strikes the primer of the shotgun shell and ignites the powder inside the hull, resulting in a mini …

us / ˈri·kɔɪl, rɪˈkɔɪl / the sudden, backward movement that a gun makes when it is fired (Definition of recoil from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

The recoil of a gun is the quick backward movement that it makes when it is fired. I assembled the weapon, checked the firing and recoil mechanism and loaded it.

Pistol recoil is unpleasant to deal with, but pistols wouldn't work without it. We'll cover how recoil works, how to reduce it without causing jams, and which pistol has the least recoil.