Perceived recoil means: You can feel it but it can't be measured. Otherwise we're talking about measureable recoil. A gun with a recoil pad has less perceived recoil than one without a pad, but that has nothing to do with the recoil that can be measured--other than whatever reduction results from adding weight to the gun in the form of the pad. And even measureable recoil does not relate directly to pressure. Velocity and shot charge weight are the two major factors in measureable recoil, and lighter, slower loads can produce more pressure than faster, heavier loads. All you need to do to confirm that fact is to check reloading data.
IMO, holding down BOTH recoil and pressure is good for the gun; holding down recoil is good for the shooter.
Last edited by L. Brown; 11/10/13 07:29 AM.
