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Quoted: I've shot the 4" but not the others. I was liking it a lot but don't think I would like the 8". I'm assuming the 4" recoils less than the 8" because there is less barrel to generated the higher gas pressures from the powder, despite the increased weight. I've noticed that effect with some calibers like a .44mag I have in 2-1/2". Some brakes also work better with higher pressures. Anyone done a comparison?
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Actually the 4'' model generates more felt recoil than the longer barreled models because there is more muzzel flip due to less whieght up front. The longer barrels tame quite a bit of the recoil.
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I have not found that to always be true. As I said with some like my 2-1/2" .44mag, it generates less recoil than my longer barreled .44's despite having the weight from the longer barrel. Muzzle flip is not felt recoil. Compensators do not reduce recoil, they reduce muzzle flip. Muzzle brakes can reduce felt recoil.
If you want a really good example, try a revolver in 45-70. It's not bad to shoot because it doesn't have enough barrel to generate the higher pressures a longer rifle barrel will, the cartridge is simply not normally loaded for such a short barrel.
This is why I have to ask if anyone has shot the 4" vs the 8" in .500, I need to know if this cartridge exhibits that same effect as some (but not all) cartridges. It's very dependent upon the load propellant.