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Effectiveness of a Recoil Reducer
Project Inspiration
Mercury Recoil Reducer
Spring Recoil Reducer
Foam Recoil Pad
Experiment Design
Reducer Assembly
Reducer Installation
Experiment Apparatus
Experimental Setup
No Reducer
Max: 257 ± 39 gMin: -195 ± 18 gSpan: 453 ± 29 g
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15 Washers (minimal weight)
79 grams
Max: 302 ± 15 gMin: -158 ± 7 gSpan: 460 ± 12 g-200
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30 Washers
158 grams
Max: 315 ± 17 gMin: -150 ± 5 gSpan: 465 ± 15 g
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40 Washers (maximum weight)
210 grams
Max: 258 ± 46 gMin: -168 ± 10 gSpan: 426 ± 54 g
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30 Washers (alternate spring)
Max: 296 ± 15 gMin: -147 ± 9 gSpan: 443 ± 19 g
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Summary of Results
No Reducer 15 Washers 30 Washers 40 Washers Alternate
Max (g) 257 ± 39 302 ± 15 315 ± 17 258 ± 46 296 ± 15
Min (g) -195 ± 18 -158 ± 7 -150 ± 5 -168 ± 10 -147 ± 9
Span (g) 453 ± 29 460 ± 12 465 ± 15 426 ± 54 443 ± 19
ConclusionsThe acceleration curve did not spread out
The acceleration max value was not reduced
Ineffective at reducing felt recoil
Anecdotally it kicked more
Suggested Improvements
Instrument rifleLubricate current configurationPut springs in tensionDamper (screen door closer)Liquid (mercury)Particles (lead shot or sand)