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Originally Posted by Superhouse 15
Federal lists a 130gr Hydra Shok as a "Low Recoil" load, but the performance numbers look pretty close to the full power stuff.
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My personal preference is for the Gold Saber in a lighter .357 load, and the 125gr full power JHP from Federal or Remington for more power. |
recoil is cause by a number of factors, velocity need not be one of them.
by using a slower burning powder the sharpness of the recoil can be dampened while still providing similar muzzle velocity. I know it doesn't seem like much but adding a few thousands of a second to the burn time makes for more of an extended push, than a snap back.
to be clear. Using 9 gr of Unique will have more recoil than using 8 gr of Unique and will have a higher velocity. But by using a slower burning powder with the same end velocity may create a lesser perception of recoil. Thus "low recoil" but very similar velocities and energies.
Hope that made sense and helps.