Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
Target Shooting
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="el matador" data-source="post: 1312522" data-attributes="member: 12193"><p>I think the main reason is that recoil-operated actions require the barrel to move rearward under recoil, and that's not a good thing for precision shooting. The M2 Browning machine gun is a good example of a recoil-operated rifle. It was not used for precision shooting though. That type of action was used extensively in shotguns like the Auto-5 and Remington 11. You also see recoil-operated actions in most pistols, and you'll notice how the barrel moves rearward with the slide for a while before it disengages. These guns all work quite well with recoil operation but none of them are built for precision shooting. The gas-operated systems we have now are better for accuracy because the barrel can remain attached to the receiver. Having shot a number of guns with recoil- and gas-operated actions I can tell you there isn't much of a difference in felt recoil between them. Either type of action will soften the recoil a fair amount, mostly by prolonging the recoil impulse into more of a push. Some of the recoil is actually eliminated through friction or the venting of gases rearward.</p><p></p><p>THEIS makes another good point. Recoil can vary widely in a rifle based on which bullet you're shooting, and its hard to design an action that will function across such a wide range. The Browning shotguns came in several different configurations (such as "Light 12", etc.) to handle the different shotshells. A heavy action wouldn't cycle properly with light target loads. Gas systems use the pressure generated in the barrel, which is fairly consistent among most rifle cartridges. Many AR-type rifles have adjustable gas blocks to accommodate a wider variety of ammo.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="el matador, post: 1312522, member: 12193"] I think the main reason is that recoil-operated actions require the barrel to move rearward under recoil, and that's not a good thing for precision shooting. The M2 Browning machine gun is a good example of a recoil-operated rifle. It was not used for precision shooting though. That type of action was used extensively in shotguns like the Auto-5 and Remington 11. You also see recoil-operated actions in most pistols, and you'll notice how the barrel moves rearward with the slide for a while before it disengages. These guns all work quite well with recoil operation but none of them are built for precision shooting. The gas-operated systems we have now are better for accuracy because the barrel can remain attached to the receiver. Having shot a number of guns with recoil- and gas-operated actions I can tell you there isn't much of a difference in felt recoil between them. Either type of action will soften the recoil a fair amount, mostly by prolonging the recoil impulse into more of a push. Some of the recoil is actually eliminated through friction or the venting of gases rearward. THEIS makes another good point. Recoil can vary widely in a rifle based on which bullet you're shooting, and its hard to design an action that will function across such a wide range. The Browning shotguns came in several different configurations (such as "Light 12", etc.) to handle the different shotshells. A heavy action wouldn't cycle properly with light target loads. Gas systems use the pressure generated in the barrel, which is fairly consistent among most rifle cartridges. Many AR-type rifles have adjustable gas blocks to accommodate a wider variety of ammo. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
Target Shooting
Top