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This was a conclusion back in Greener's day.
The simplest calculation representing felt recoil was gun velocity. The faster the gun came back in recoil, the sooner you would feel "gun headache."

But he was careful to limit it to similar guns, game gun (12 ga shotgun in a narrow weight range and similar stock style) or service rifle, or express rifle. he did not try to compare rifle to shotgun to pistol.
 
Comparing the Kar 98K and the M1 Garand, the Garand will have both a lower recoil energy and feel like it has less kick than the Mauser 98k.
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I have both, and I can tell you the Mauser is far more unpleasant to fire than the M1. The recoil of the Mauser is more abrupt, and it punches you in the face. The M1 is much, much nicer.
 
I have both, and I can tell you the Mauser is far more unpleasant to fire than the M1. The recoil of the Mauser is more abrupt, and it punches you in the face. The M1 is much, much nicer.
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Especially with the 8mm 196gr bullet. Give a Garand for all day shooting.
 
Regarding difference in recoil between the M1 and M1903 rifles, perhaps what Col. Hatcher had to say about the matter is a propos:

"Mr Garand, in discussing this matter with me in June, 1947, stated that the M1 rifle gives about the same measured recoil as the M1903, but that it feels milder because the rate of application is different."

Tim
 
down with science.....up with reality

Take your antagonist to the range, with a Garand and a K98. Place the butt plate of the Garand against the tip of his nose (with the muzzle in a safe direction....of course) and fire a round. You could even stage it so he hears the ping.

Repeat this excercise with the K98. You could even shout "Heil". At the conclusion he will feel the difference, and will no longer care why.
 
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