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Nielsen Specialty Ammo · Slug
NSA Hollowpoint Slug
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Nielsen Specialty Ammo
- Product
- NSA Hollowpoint Slug .223 Cal, 36gr, 215ct
- Family
- NSA Hollowpoint Slug
- Projectile type
- Slug
- Material
- Lead or lead alloy
- Caliber
- .22
- Caliber (in)
- 0.223
- Caliber (mm)
- 5.66
- Weight
- 36 gr
- Shape
- Hollowpoint Slug
- Pack count
- 215
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
- 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. Hollowpoints are generally preferred where expansion and energy transfer matter.