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.22
Nielsen Specialty Ammo · Slug
Hollowpoint Slug
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Nielsen Specialty Ammo
- Product
- NSA Hollowpoint Slug .2175 Cal, 31.2gr, 225ct
- Family
- Hollowpoint Slug
- Projectile type
- Slug
- Material
- Lead or lead alloy
- Caliber
- .22
- Caliber (in)
- 0.2175
- Caliber (mm)
- 5.52
- Weight
- 31.2 gr
- Shape
- Hollowpoint Slug
- 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 fps34 ft·lb
800 fps44.3 ft·lb
900 fps56.1 ft·lb
1000 fps69.3 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