bigalexe
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Ok i could test this manually but i think someone may know the answer and id rather they tell me then i go injure my shoulder in a field experiment.
Im wondering if shooting from different positions makes a significant difference in the amount of recoil one can withstand from a long-gun. Im not talking necessarily about how comfortable or accurate your are so much as the potential for injury be it repeated stress (150 rounds of 3 1/2" 12-Gauge in a day) or a single dislocation of your shoulder (a small guy firing a .50 Caliber Bolt Action).
It seems to me in theory that you would be able to withstand alot of recoil in the prone position because your body is most in-line with the firearm in that position compared to standing or sitting. However on the other hand im thinking that stress may be transmitted right through the shoulder into the spine where you could potentially injure your back instead of your shoulder. Anyway im just curious what peoples opinions are on the subject.
Im wondering if shooting from different positions makes a significant difference in the amount of recoil one can withstand from a long-gun. Im not talking necessarily about how comfortable or accurate your are so much as the potential for injury be it repeated stress (150 rounds of 3 1/2" 12-Gauge in a day) or a single dislocation of your shoulder (a small guy firing a .50 Caliber Bolt Action).
It seems to me in theory that you would be able to withstand alot of recoil in the prone position because your body is most in-line with the firearm in that position compared to standing or sitting. However on the other hand im thinking that stress may be transmitted right through the shoulder into the spine where you could potentially injure your back instead of your shoulder. Anyway im just curious what peoples opinions are on the subject.