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.

Advanced Recoil & Comparison System

Calculate weapon recoil metrics instantly and chart them against custom or preset loads.

1. Ballistic Parameters

Firearm Platform Type i Rifles vent gas at ~4000 fps, handguns at ~2000 fps, shotguns at ~1500 fps.

Bullet Weight (gr) i Mass of the projectile measured in grains.

Velocity (fps) i Muzzle velocity in feet per second.

Powder Weight (gr) i Total mass of the gunpowder charge in grains.

Firearm Wt (lbs) i Total field weight including optics, stock, and magazines.

2. Chart Customization

Custom Entry Label

Bar Height

Bar Spacing

Comparison Title

Free Recoil Energy i Kinetic energy in foot-pounds force felt as backward kinetic work.

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ft·lbs

Recoil Velocity: 0.00 fps

Recoil Impulse: 0.00 lbs·sec

Rifle Recoil Calculator

Advanced Recoil & Comparison System

1. Ballistic Parameters

2. Chart Customization

Recoil Energy Comparison Chart

Recoil Energy of Various Rifles

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