Desert Eagle .50AE vs BFR 45/70 - Recoil Comparison - TheFireArmGuy

Published on November 14, 2015
Duration: 3:06

This video compares the recoil of two 'hand cannons': the Magnum Research BFR in .45-70 Government and the Magnum Research Desert Eagle in .50 AE. The presenter demonstrates both two-handed and one-handed shooting, noting that while the .45-70 round has more energy, the recoil in the BFR is surprisingly manageable, especially for one-handed shooting. The Desert Eagle's integral muzzle brake also contributes to its manageable recoil.

Quick Summary

The Magnum Research BFR in .45-70 Government and the Desert Eagle in .50 AE are compared for recoil. Despite the .45-70 round's higher energy, its recoil in the BFR is manageable. The Desert Eagle's integral muzzle brake also makes its .50 AE recoil very controllable, even for one-handed shooting.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction: Two Hand Cannons
  2. 00:07Introducing the Magnum Research BFR .45-70
  3. 00:17.45-70 Government Ammunition Details
  4. 00:25Introducing the Magnum Research Desert Eagle .50 AE
  5. 00:28.50 AE Ammunition Details
  6. 00:33The Recoil Question
  7. 01:01Two-Handed Shooting: Desert Eagle .50 AE
  8. 01:19Two-Handed Shooting: BFR .45-70
  9. 01:34One-Handed Shooting Comparison
  10. 02:19Recoil Analysis and Features
  11. 02:24Desert Eagle Muzzle Brake Benefit
  12. 02:35BFR .45-70 Recoil Manageability
  13. 02:54Conclusion: Outstanding Firearms

Frequently Asked Questions

Which handgun has more recoil, the Desert Eagle .50 AE or the BFR .45-70?

While the .45-70 Government round has more energy than the .50 AE, the recoil in the Magnum Research BFR is surprisingly manageable. The Desert Eagle .50 AE also has very manageable recoil, aided by its integral muzzle brake.

Does the Desert Eagle's muzzle brake affect its recoil?

Yes, the Desert Eagle .50 AE features an integral muzzle brake. This design significantly cuts down on muzzle flip and makes the recoil feel very manageable, even when shooting one-handed.

Is the recoil of the BFR .45-70 difficult to handle?

Contrary to what one might expect given the power of the .45-70 round, the recoil in the Magnum Research BFR is described as manageable. The presenter finds it quite controllable, even for one-handed shooting.

What are the specific calibers and ammunition weights compared in the video?

The video compares the Magnum Research BFR in .45-70 Government with a 325-grain Hornady load, and the Magnum Research Desert Eagle in .50 AE with a 300-grain Hornady load.

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