Rifle Recoil Calculator

Calculate rifle recoil energy, recoil velocity, and recoil impulse instantly using real load data. Compare different rifle and cartridge setups with custom graph analysis to better understand felt recoil before you shoot.

Rifle Recoil Calculator

GUN TYPE i Rifles release gas at ~4000fps, handguns at ~2000fps.

BULLET (GR) i Weight of the projectile in grains.

VELOCITY (FPS) i Muzzle velocity in feet per second.

POWDER (GR) i Weight of the propellant charge.

GUN WT (LBS) i Total firearm weight including optics.

FREE RECOIL ENERGY i The kinetic energy felt as the primary “kick”.

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Recoil Velocity: 0.00 fps

Recoil Impulse: 0.00 lbs.sec

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Rifle Recoil Comparison Tool

Enter custom load data parameters and generate your custom visual comparison chart.

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STYLE SETTINGS

BAR THICKNESS i Adjust thickness of the bars.

ROW SPACING i Vertical spacing between bars.

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Rifle Recoil Calculator