Actually a smokeless load delivering the same velocity will not give a higher calculated free recoil. No smokeless load giving the same velocity will require 120-150 grs. of powder. The weight of the powder charge is a factor in recoil calculation. Smokeless may well give a sharper recoil but the ft. lbs. will not be the same.


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