{"id":11904,"date":"2019-11-26T14:31:23","date_gmt":"2019-11-26T13:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futur-k.com\/?p=11904"},"modified":"2022-01-17T13:50:36","modified_gmt":"2022-01-17T12:50:36","slug":"reduce-recoil-shotgun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/futur-k.com\/en\/reduce-recoil-shotgun\/","title":{"rendered":"How to reduce the recoil of a shotgun"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]The recoil, what a torment! Especially for first-timers in the world of clay pigeon shooting, who could return home from the field with a battered or otherwise fatigued shoulder.<\/p>\n

In fact, during the recoil, a force contrary to the shot is produced, putting the shooter’s physicality to the test.<\/strong> If not prepared for the impact, they will find themselves exhausted after a long shooting session.<\/p>\n

For example, those who carry a lighter shotgun will surely have heard of doctors who deter them from excessive practice if they have problems with their eyes<\/strong> since several repercussions could even cause retinal detachments.<\/p>\n

The force that meets the shoulder, spreading throughout the body, can only make some pathologies worse.<\/strong> Therefore, we must be cautious.<\/p>\n

It must also be said that every shooter undergoes this abrupt withdrawal of the shotgun differently. Some shooters complain of pain, and others do not feel the slightest annoyance. It is a subjective feeling<\/strong> that everyone perceives in their own way.<\/p>\n

It should also be added that this perception, more or less negative, is conditioned by the build of each shooter. At least in part.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”10\/12″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_single_image image=”11880″ alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]However, a great deal is due to technique and technology. If the impact cannot be avoided 100%, what we can do is dissipate the energy<\/strong> and “decrease” the shotgun recoil.<\/p>\n

This process is essentially due to the pressure of the combustion gases, which create an internal force in the barrel. The energy generated, in addition to pushing the projectile along the barrel, generates a force contrary to the trajectory of the projectile, moving back towards the shooter.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The first things to do (and not do) with the shotgun<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]If you have never had to deal with the force of the recoil, your first experiences can be quite “scary”. Novice shooters should not shoulder their rifles without adequate preparation.<\/strong> The risk is quitting once they have experienced the strong impact of the shotgun on their jaw or shoulder. As a result, they lose interest in shooting.<\/p>\n

Certainly, there is no way around the causes of this movement. One can only try to ease the complications.<\/p>\n

Here’s what you always need to remember:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The shotgun must fit the body perfectly<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Otherwise, it is better not to pull the trigger. If the physiognomy allows a firm grip, being one with the shotgun will greatly soften the recoil action.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A good stock will ensure a truly ergonomic horizontal or vertical adaptation. However, our Futur-K6AM can do much more<\/a>. Arranged for six adjustable parts for infinite shooting positions, it can \u201cmodel itself\u201d perfectly to the shooter’s body.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The shotgun must be kept firmly in place<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Some think that by keeping the gun away from the body, we can save ourselves from the blow. It’s a grave mistake! Without a solid grip, the shotgun will be uncontrollable<\/strong> and will strongly hit the body, hurting badly.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”10\/12″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_single_image image=”11892″ alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

If you are a beginner, it is important to make sure you have received all the instructions<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Safety is the most important aspect.<\/strong> The shotgun must be handled according to precise rules, whether it is loaded or not.<\/p>\n

No less important, especially on the platform, is the correctness of the movements<\/strong> that need to be done: from loading to shouldering, to firing the gun and reloading it.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

What are the laws of physics that explain the force of the recoil<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]“For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.”<\/strong> It is the third principle of dynamics formulated by Isaac Newton. A law that perfectly explains the process that takes place when we fire.<\/p>\n

Pressing the trigger, we trigger the forward physical thrust of the bullet mass trigger<\/strong>, which leads by reaction to a backward thrust of the shotgun.<\/p>\n

Not only. To start the motion that will be used by the projectile to leave the muzzle of the barrel, gases will be released, which, when expelled, determine a propulsion effect that propagates to the entire shotgun.<\/p>\n

The recoil can be damped in semi-automatic or automatic shotguns.<\/strong> In fact, the mechanisms of the reloading action tend to absorb part of this energy. An over and under shotgun instead amplifies the “reaction”<\/strong> on our body even more abruptly.<\/p>\n

Then there is another factor that must be considered: the surge<\/strong>, the phenomenon with which the shotgun acquires a movement of rotation<\/strong> when the bullet exits from the barrel.<\/p>\n

Why does the muzzle jump take place?<\/p>\n

It depends on the relationship between the centre of gravity and the barrel.<\/strong> The latter, for construction purposes, is placed above the centre of gravity of the shotgun. Therefore, when the projectile is released, the muzzle of the shotgun will tend to move upwards.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The muzzle jump could also be subjected to a translation if we used a side by side shotgun.<\/p>\n

Therefore, we can say that two movements cause the shotgun recoil, and they will move the barrel backwards (towards us) and upwards. Reducing shotgun recoil will then be our first objective.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”10\/12″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_single_image image=”11886″ alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The equation related to shotgun recoil<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]To understand how the recoil works, let’s analyse the equation of the moment: M1V1 = M2V2.<\/strong>
\nIncluding:<\/p>\n