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.25
Nielsen Specialty Ammo · Slug
Hollowpoint Slug
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Nielsen Specialty Ammo
- Product
- NSA Hollowpoint Slug .254 Cal, 38.5gr, 200ct
- Family
- Hollowpoint Slug
- Projectile type
- Slug
- Material
- Lead or lead alloy
- Caliber
- .25
- Caliber (in)
- 0.254
- Caliber (mm)
- 6.45
- Weight
- 38.5 gr
- Shape
- Hollowpoint
- Pack count
- 200
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 fps41.9 ft·lb
800 fps54.7 ft·lb
900 fps69.3 ft·lb
1000 fps85.5 ft·lb
Hunting & suitability
- Primary purpose
- PCP slug / long-range or hunting
- Target use
- Good in slug-capable PCP only
- Hunting use
- Good in suitable PCP
- Ethical game band
- Small game to lighter medium game; coyote/fox only with adequate FPE and accuracy
- Suggested min muzzle energy
- 35 ft·lb
- Suggested max range
- Keep to distances where expansion/penetration and groups are proven; often ≤75 yd
- Game examples
- rabbit, groundhog, raccoon-sized pests, fox, bobcat, coyote in high-power 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.
Notes
PCP-oriented; verify barrel diameter/twist and magazine length.