Black Tail Hunter
Well-Known Member
A coworker and I were recently having a conversation regarding a target I built that automatically stands itself up after you shoot it. He asked if the impact of the bullet would be sufficient to knock it down, which I replied I was pretty certain that my bullets retained energy should be enough to do it.
He replied that due to newtons 3rd law of motion that the bullet could have no more impact on the target than the butt of my rifle had in recoil against my shoulder.
I am admittedly not a physicist but due to various factors like bullet weight vs rifle weight and velocity this does not seem right, but I would be curious to know if anyone on the forum has better insight on this topic.
He replied that due to newtons 3rd law of motion that the bullet could have no more impact on the target than the butt of my rifle had in recoil against my shoulder.
I am admittedly not a physicist but due to various factors like bullet weight vs rifle weight and velocity this does not seem right, but I would be curious to know if anyone on the forum has better insight on this topic.