Shotgun recoil table
From Gunsopedia
| Gauge, length (oz. shot @ MV) |
Gun weight (lbs.) |
Recoil energy (ft. lbs.) |
|---|---|---|
| .410 bore, 2.5" (1/2 at 1200) | 5.5 | 7.1 |
| .410 bore, 3" (11/16 at 1135) | 5.5 | 10.5 |
| 28 gauge, 2.75" (3/4 at 1200) | 6.0 | 12.8 |
| 20 gauge, 2.75" (7/8 at 1200) | 6.5 | 16.1 |
| 20 gauge, 2.75" (1 at 1220) | 6.5 | 21.0 |
| 20 gauge, 2.75" (1 1/8 at 1175) | 6.5 | 25.0 |
| 20 gauge, 3" (1 1/4 at 1185) | 6.5 | 31.0 |
| 16 gauge, 2.75" (1 at 1220) | 7.0 | 21.5 |
| 16 gauge, 2.75" (1 1/8 at 1240) | 7.0 | 27.6 |
| 12 gauge, 2.75" (1 at 1180) | 7.5 | 17.3 |
| 12 gauge, 2.75" (1 1/8 at 1200) | 7.5 | 23.0 |
| 12 gauge, 2.75" (1 1/4 at 1330) | 7.5 | 32.0 |
| 12 gauge, 2.75" (1 1/2 at 1260) | 7.5 | 45.0 |
| 12 gauge, 3" (1 5/8 at 1280) | 7.5 | 52.0 |
| 12 gauge, 3" (1 7/8 at 1210) | 8.75 | 54.0 |
| 10 gauge, 3.5" (2 1/4 at 1210) | 10.5 | 62.9 |
The values listed here are taken from various sources including the recoil nomograph in the Handloader's Digest 8th Edition, the online recoil calculator at Big Game Info, the Remington Shoot! program, or calculated from the formula given in the Lyman Reloading Handbook, 43rd Edition.
Where's the rest?? This article is incomplete!
You (yes, you!) can help Gunsopedia provide more comprehensive information to our users by using your own knowledge to add to it.
