How does the recoil of a .45 caliber black powder muzzleloader compare to centerfire rifles? There is very little recoil with black powder and a .45 caliber rifle. Topics: ShootingLast verified: 2026-08-16Also called: black powder, powder, fff, 3f, 2f, goex, swiss, .45 caliber, .45, 45 cal, 45 caliber, shooting, shoot, range time, firing