Thanks, Cole.
For every force there is an equal and opposiite force. Therefore, a bullet cannot exert more force on the target than on the shooter.
This video conclusively demonstates the fallacy of "knockdown" power, using .308 and .33 magnum at exceedingly short range.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaS_2l8nGdg
The human foot, actually, does have knockdown power:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPSCZPDBuOc&feature=related
For every force there is an equal and opposiite force. Therefore, a bullet cannot exert more force on the target than on the shooter.
This video conclusively demonstates the fallacy of "knockdown" power, using .308 and .33 magnum at exceedingly short range.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaS_2l8nGdg
The human foot, actually, does have knockdown power:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPSCZPDBuOc&feature=related