It's physics. The slug can't push on the target any harder than the gun pushes on the shooter. If the shooter isn't knocked over, no reason to think the target will be.
It's physics. The slug can't push on the target any harder than the gun pushes on the shooter. If the shooter isn't knocked over, no reason to think the target will be.
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This. The projectile can't gain energy as it flies, and the only difference is the rate at which the energy is applied at either end. I think "impulse" is the correct term for that, but it's been a long time since physics.
Factor in the fact we aren't rigid non-reactive targets as well. We are a composite of hinges, swivels, and assorted squishy materials that absorb incoming energy. We actively attempt to not fall down. You can take a hell of a punch to the chest without being knocked down, something you're weighted targets probably wouldn't fare well with, for those reasons.
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Yeah, I have come around to this line of thinking. I have a 18" Police Magnum with a SF fore-end that I keep around but frankly have no business owning. I don't practice with it regularly or particularly enjoy shooting it. My 11.5" SBR, while undoubtedly way louder, is also a gun I know I am much more effective with. A pistol likewise.
Ditto. I guess the nuance I'd add to that is people trying to run a semi with ammo that is poorly matched to the gun, typically lower powered low brass birdshot in a gun that wants to see something stouter.
Not sure if that's a gun problem or an operator problem, but it's a Thing.
I was into 10mm Auto before it sold out and went mainstream, but these days I'm here for the revolver and epidemiology information.
My fave house shotgun is a 12.5" 870 Wingmaster SBS with a +1 Wilson mag extension.
Easily maneuvered and operated - DB approved.
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The only semi-auto shotgun I own, or have ever owned, is an old Ted Williams. It's sat in the safe for years and ran just lovely to shoot some clays last year but I did lube it up first. How well do the semis tolerate "break glass in case of fire" type owners and still run well?
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