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.30
Nielsen Specialty Ammo · Slug

Hollowpoint Slug

Caliber.30Weight54.5 grTypeSlugShapeHollowpointPack140 ct

Specifications

Manufacturer
Nielsen Specialty Ammo
Product
NSA Hollowpoint Slug .300 Cal, 54.5gr, 140ct
Family
Hollowpoint Slug
Projectile type
Slug
Material
Lead or lead alloy
Caliber
.30
Caliber (in)
0.3
Caliber (mm)
7.62
Weight
54.5 gr
Shape
Hollowpoint
Pack count
140

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 fps59.3 ft·lb
800 fps77.5 ft·lb
900 fps98 ft·lb
1000 fps121 ft·lb

Hunting & suitability

Primary purpose
PCP slug / long-range or hunting
Target use
Good in slug-capable PCP only
Hunting use
Medium game-capable in powerful PCP
Ethical game band
Medium game 50-75 lb when rifle reaches 80-100 FPE
Suggested min muzzle energy
80 ft·lb
Suggested max range
Typically ≤75 yd; verify on-target energy and accuracy
Game examples
coyote, javelina, small hogs, small deer/antelope where legal

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.