The .22-caliber has a light recoil making it easier to shoot.
The relatively short effective range, low report, and light recoil has made it a favorite for use as a target practice cartridge.
The gun went through trial well, with excellent performance in dusty conditions, excellent accuracy, light recoil, and simple disassembly and maintenance.
Its light recoil, high-velocity and flat trajectory allow shooters to take head shots out to 300 meters.
Because of its very light recoil (approx 10 N), it is often used as a beginners gun.
Because of the light recoil of .22 caliber ammunition, the .22 version of the Diamondback can be used as a training gun for novice shooters.
While similar in design to the Colt Army Model 1860, the lighter recoil of the 1861 Navy's .36 caliber was preferred by some cavalry soldiers.
The edge was given to the SR-25 for its lighter recoil and 20-round clip capacity.
The 6 and 6.5 have relatively light recoil compared to high BC bullets of greater caliber and tend to be shot by the winner in matches where accuracy is key.
One of the primary reasons for the .30-30's popularity amongst deer hunters is its light recoil.