Why does recoil go up not down?

Reason. The primary reason for muzzle rise is that for nearly all guns, the bore axis (longitudinal centerline of the barrel) is above the gun’s center of mass, while the contact points between the shooter and the gun (e.g. grips and stock) are often all below the center of mass.

Is the recoil of a gun the same momentum as the bullet?

Gun recoil is a result of momentum conservation, which is an extremely important fundamental principle. Now, you might point out that a bullet coming out of a gun has a huge force on it from the exploding gunpowder. True enough, and that force is what propels the bullet forward.

Is recoil always vertical?

There are two types of recoil: horizontal and vertical. Vertical recoil, for whatever reason, is often really predictable and is a certain fixed value each time you shoot.

What is the momentum of the gun and bullet after firing?

The gun and the bullet are both at rest, so the momenta (mv) of the gun and the bullet are both zero. So, the total momentum of the system before the bullet is fired is zero.

Is it bad to pull the trigger backwards on a pistol?

So be careful. These guns tend to travel backwards when you pull the trigger. If you’re holding that rear end of the gun (in this case the pistol grip) securely, that force tends to push the barrel end up. This here is what I’d call a bad idea.

Is it bad to hold a pistol with the rear end up?

If you’re holding that rear end of the gun (in this case the pistol grip) securely, that force tends to push the barrel end up. This here is what I’d call a bad idea.

How does the weight of a shotgun affect the recoil?

The weight of your shotgun plays a big role in just how much recoil you will be subjected to when firing. It’s a proportional relationship: the heavier the gun, the lesser the recoil. That’s part of the reason why a pistol chambered for 25 ACP can fit in your sock.

What is recoil velocity and why does it matter?

Recoil velocity is a product of gun weight, projectile weight, and muzzle velocity, and it’s measured in feet per second. A recoil velocity of over 10 fps is about the point at which shooting starts to get uncomfortable.