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.177
Daystate · Slug
Daystate Howler
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Daystate
- Product
- Daystate Howler .177 Slugs (600ct)
- Family
- Daystate Howler
- Projectile type
- Slug
- Material
- Lead
- Caliber
- .177
- Caliber (in)
- 0.177
- Caliber (mm)
- 4.5
- Weight
- 12.6 gr
- Shape
- Hollow point
- Pack count
- 600
Energy by velocity
Muzzle energy this projectile carries at common airgun velocities, useful for matching it to your rifle and to honest hunting ranges.
700 fps13.7 ft·lb
800 fps17.9 ft·lb
900 fps22.7 ft·lb
1000 fps28 ft·lb
Hunting & suitability
- Primary purpose
- PCP slug / long-range or hunting
- Target use
- Good in slug-capable PCP only
- Hunting use
- Conditional
- Ethical game band
- Small game; slug-capable PCP required
- Suggested min muzzle energy
- 30 ft·lb
- Suggested max range
- Often up to 50-75 yd in accurate rifles; confirm retained energy
- Game examples
- squirrel, rabbit, prairie dog, pest birds; heavier slugs only in PCPs
Projectile alone does not establish ethical use; confirm legal species, rifle FPE, retained energy, accuracy, and shot placement.
Notes
Daystate ART slug line, developed with Nielsen Specialty Ammo; tuned for Daystate ART barrels and many other airguns.