Videos tagged with Recoil Experiment

This video demonstrates a practical experiment to test if an AK-47 chambered in 7.62x39mm can generate enough recoil to push a shooter backward on an icy surface. The presenter, exhibiting experienced firearm handling, conducts the test with a Century Arms AK-47, concluding that the recoil is insufficient for significant displacement. The video also touches on basic firearm safety principles.

This video explores the perceived differences in recoil and shooter experience between hammer-fired and striker-fired handguns. The presenter theorizes that the hammer spring in a hammer-fired system might absorb some rearward energy, potentially softening recoil. However, the experiment suggests that the striker-fired system felt smoother and allowed for quicker sight acquisition, leading to a preference for it despite the hammer-fired gun's familiar feel. The Manus X recoil measurement device was used but did not yield significant comparative data.

DemolitionRanch's Matt Carriker conducts an experimental physics demonstration, testing Newton's Third Law by attempting to propel a kayak using the recoil from various firearms. The experiment progresses from 9mm handguns to .50 BMG rifles, showcasing how increased caliber and sustained fire generate more significant boat movement. This engaging video highlights practical physics principles through a unique, high-octane approach to firearm testing.