Most of the answer is in the responses above. But it always boils down to how you want to define "recoil". In its simplest form, total energy ( joules, lbs/foot, etc) of the recoil gives us something we can work with. But we need a lot more before we can tell how it will feel.
Three 7 lb long guns with the same stock-barrel geometry and same butt configuration. One black powder rifle, one Shotgun, and one magnum rifle.
Assume these all fire loads producing recoil of the same total energy. One will always have recoil with higher peak force than the other two. In this example, it's the magnum rifle. It will have a high peak force push the firearm, but it will be for less time than the others. This can clearly be "felt". If you don't believe that, you don't believe in recoil pads and hydracoil systems.
Recoil is force/time, to me. Your definition may be different.
Last edited by Chuck H; 06/26/17 09:25 AM.
