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Nielsen Specialty Ammo · Slug

NSA Hollowpoint Slug

Caliber.22Weight28.5 grTypeSlugShapeHollowpointPack225 ct

Specifications

Manufacturer
Nielsen Specialty Ammo
Product
NSA Hollowpoint Slug .2175 Cal, 28.5gr, 225ct
Family
NSA Hollowpoint Slug
Projectile type
Slug
Material
Lead or lead alloy
Caliber
.22
Exact diameter
.2175
Caliber (in)
0.2175
Caliber (mm)
5.52
Weight
28.5 gr
Shape
Hollowpoint
Pack count
225

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 fps31 ft·lb
800 fps40.5 ft·lb
900 fps51.3 ft·lb
1000 fps63.3 ft·lb

Hunting & suitability

Primary purpose
Hunting / long-range field use
Target use
Good in slug-capable PCPs after barrel testing
Hunting use
Good where legal and where rifle proves accuracy/energy
Ethical game band
Medium game / predator in high-power PCP
Suggested min muzzle energy
50 ft·lb
Suggested max range
Keep inside proven accuracy and retained-energy envelope; often ≤75 yd
Game examples
fox, bobcat, coyote-sized game where legal

Projectile alone does not establish ethical use; confirm legal species, rifle FPE, retained energy, accuracy, expansion/penetration, and shot placement. Slugs require barrel fit and enough PCP power to stabilize.