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    Threeband

    Threeband

    The M1 Does My Talking
    Dec 30, 2006
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    Carroll County
    willtill said:
    I don't believe my Barrett recoils that much.
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    It's a long recoil system, like the Browning Auto 5 or the Frommer Stop.

    Most locked breech self loaders are either gas operated, like an AK, or short recoil like a Glock. Long recoil is rarely seen.

    If you look closely, you'll see the entire barrel and bolt recoil the full length of the cartridge before unlocking occurs. Then the barrel returns to battery while the bolt remains locked to the rear. The case is ejected after the barrel is pulled off of it. The bolt is released to return to battery only after the barrel has returned to battery.

    Watch closely and you can see what's happening. In fact, you can slow down You Tube to see it more clearly. It's a fascinating system.
     
    Bertfish

    Bertfish

    Throw bread on me
    Mar 13, 2013
    17,688
    White Marsh, MD
    Threeband said:
    It's a long recoil system, like the Browning Auto 5 or the Frommer Stop.

    Most locked breech self loaders are either gas operated, like an AK, or short recoil like a Glock. Long recoil is rarely seen.

    If you look closely, you'll see the entire barrel and bolt recoil the full length of the cartridge before unlocking occurs. Then the barrel returns to battery while the bolt remains locked to the rear. The case is ejected after the barrel is pulled off of it. The bolt is released to return to battery only after the barrel has returned to battery.

    Watch closely and you can see what's happening. In fact, you can slow down You Tube to see it more clearly. It's a fascinating system.
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    Not sure I see the advantage other than points for complexity
     
    Threeband

    Threeband

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    willtill

    willtill

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    May 15, 2007
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    Threeband said:
    It's a long recoil system, like the Browning Auto 5 or the Frommer Stop.

    Most locked breech self loaders are either gas operated, like an AK, or short recoil like a Glock. Long recoil is rarely seen.

    If you look closely, you'll see the entire barrel and bolt recoil the full length of the cartridge before unlocking occurs. Then the barrel returns to battery while the bolt remains locked to the rear. The case is ejected after the barrel is pulled off of it. The bolt is released to return to battery only after the barrel has returned to battery.

    Watch closely and you can see what's happening. In fact, you can slow down You Tube to see it more clearly. It's a fascinating system.
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    No, I understand that recoil system. What I was remarking about is the visually felt recoil on the shooter himself from that system. My M99 doesn’t seem to exert the same force. Maybe my muzzle brake is more effective.
     
    Threeband

    Threeband

    The M1 Does My Talking
    Dec 30, 2006
    25,323
    Carroll County
    willtill said:
    No, I understand that recoil system. What I was remarking about is the visually felt recoil on the shooter himself from that system. My M99 doesn’t seem to exert the same force. Maybe my muzzle brake is more effective.
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    Long recoil is notorious for bizarre recoil impulses.
     
    Alan3413

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    Mar 4, 2013
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    It's like the Desert Eagle AE 50. Looks good and sounds impressive, but not much practical utility.
     
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