How do Hawk Cartridges achieve magnum velocity without the recoil?
This is really two questions. First we should define magnum velocity. Velocities which are substantially greater than the parent cartridge, say 100 to 200 feet per second for the same bullet are magnum velocities. Examples of this would be 243 Winchester vs. the 240 Weatherby, 280 Remington vs. the 7mm Remington Magnum, 30-06 vs. 308 Norma Magnum, 35 Whelen vs. the 358 Norma Magnum, you get the idea. Magnum all too often has come to be equated with extreme velocity, according to the Speer Manual Magnum means, “A load, or cartridge having greater power.” Second, Hawk cartridges achieve magnum velocity via increased case capacity and efficient design. Large capacity “magnum” cases require large amounts of powder to function properly. Hawk cartridges use substantially less powder than your average belted magnum, and powder is a major factor in the recoil equation.
