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H&N Sport · Slug

Slug HP Heavy

Caliber.22Weight36 grTypeSlugShapeHollowpoint SlugPack150 ct

Specifications

Manufacturer
H&N Sport
Product
H&N Slug HP Heavy, .217 Cal., 36 Grains, Hollowpoint, 150ct
Family
Slug HP Heavy
Projectile type
Slug
Material
Lead or lead alloy
Caliber
.22
Caliber (in)
0.217
Caliber (mm)
5.51
Weight
36 gr
Shape
Hollowpoint Slug
Pack count
150

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 fps39.2 ft·lb
800 fps51.2 ft·lb
900 fps64.8 ft·lb
1000 fps80 ft·lb

Hunting & suitability

Primary purpose
Hunting / long-range PCP slug
Target use
Good for precision testing; barrel-dependent
Hunting use
Conditional; slug-capable PCP required
Ethical game band
Small game and closer-range medium game
Suggested min muzzle energy
30 ft·lb
Suggested max range
Often ≤75 yd in slug-capable PCPs
Game examples
rabbit, squirrel, groundhog, raccoon-sized pests where legal

Slug suitability depends on twist rate, bore fit, actual chronographed velocity, retained energy, expansion/penetration, and group size. Do not use these rows as legal or ethical approval by themselves.

Notes

Slug-capable PCP or big-bore platform required unless manufacturer states otherwise