How HARD Do Guns KICK ???

Published on November 11, 2025
Duration: 25:27

This video demonstrates a practical experiment to quantify firearm recoil using a wheelchair on a marked range. Experienced instructor Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, alongside Houston Jones, tests a variety of firearms from 9mm to a massive 4 Bore rifle. The experiment provides a visual and measurable comparison of how different calibers and firearm platforms generate recoil, offering valuable insights for shooters interested in understanding ballistic forces.

Quick Summary

Kentucky Ballistics measures firearm recoil using a wheelchair on a marked range, comparing calibers from 9mm to 4 Bore. This experiment visually quantifies recoil, showing how firearms like the Glock 19 produce minimal movement while larger calibers like the 4 Bore generate significant force, offering practical insights into ballistic power.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Recoil Experiment Introduction
  2. 02:129mm Recoil Test (Glock 19)
  3. 03:28.500 S&W Magnum Test (S&W 500)
  4. 05:1912 Gauge Shotgun Test (Remington 887)
  5. 06:555.56mm AR-15 Test (Q Sugar Weasel)
  6. 07:57.50 BMG Recoil Test (Barrett)
  7. 10:28.416 Rigby Safari Rifle Test (Sako 85 XL)
  8. 12:20.577 Tyrannosaur Recoil Test (A-Square)
  9. 14:07.600 Nitro Express Test
  10. 18:194 Bore Rifle Final Test (Christian Firearms)

Frequently Asked Questions

How is firearm recoil measured in the Kentucky Ballistics video?

The video uses a unique experiment where a wheelchair is placed on a marked board. Firearms are fired from the wheelchair, and the distance the chair moves is measured to quantify the recoil force generated by each firearm and caliber combination.

Which firearms produced the most recoil in the experiment?

The most extreme recoil was observed with the largest caliber firearms tested, specifically the A-Square .577 Tyrannosaur and the Christian Firearms 4 Bore rifle, which generated significant felt recoil and substantial wheelchair movement.

What is felt recoil and how does it differ from measured recoil?

Felt recoil is the subjective sensation of backward force a shooter experiences. Measured recoil, as demonstrated in the video by wheelchair movement, provides a more objective quantification of the force imparted by the firearm's discharge, influenced by factors like projectile weight and velocity.

What calibers were tested for recoil comparison?

The experiment tested a wide range of calibers, starting with common rounds like 9mm (Glock 19) and 5.56x45mm (Q Sugar Weasel), progressing to powerful handgun and rifle calibers such as .500 S&W Magnum, 12 Gauge slugs, .50 BMG, .416 Rigby, .577 Tyrannosaur, .600 Nitro Express, and culminating with the massive 4 Bore.

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