Mercury recoil reducers

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17 September 2005, 20:28

rickt300

Mercury recoil reducers

Anyone know anything about them and how they work?

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17 September 2005, 20:45

GeorgeS

They work on the principle of inertia. Mercury being a 'heavy' substance, adds mass to the rifle.
When the reaction from firing a round occurs, the mercury 'absorbs' some of the force via its tendency to stay at rest.

George

17 September 2005, 20:59

rickt300

I don't like the idea of such a toxic material being in my stock. Since it works on inertia there must be other types available.

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17 September 2005, 21:35

GeorgeS

rick,

The lead in your bullets is toxic, too. The mercury is well-sealed.

My .470 Capstick has two DeadMule recoil reducers, which are mechanical (not mercury).

George

18 September 2005, 07:22

Longbob

quote:
Originally posted by GeorgeS:
The lead in your bullets is toxic, too.

Especially when they touch you at 2400 fps.

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18 September 2005, 12:41

KMuleinAK

boy howdy!!!!

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