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Why does a rifle-shooter hold the gun firmly against his shoulder when firing?

April 26, 2017firing firmly gun hold shoulder

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Why does a rifle-shooter hold the gun firmly against his shoulder when firing?

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A. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. As the bullet leaves the barrel of the rifle (action), the rifle kicks back or recoils against the shooter’s shoulder (reaction). If he/she did not hold the rifle firmly, the result may be a fractured shoulder.