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.30
Nielsen Specialty Ammo · Slug
NSA Hollowpoint Slug
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Nielsen Specialty Ammo
- Product
- NSA Hollowpoint Slug .308 Cal, 85gr, 125ct
- Family
- NSA Hollowpoint Slug
- Projectile type
- Slug
- Material
- Lead or lead alloy
- Caliber
- .30
- Caliber (in)
- 0.308
- Caliber (mm)
- 7.82
- Weight
- 85 gr
- Shape
- Hollowpoint Slug
- Pack count
- 125
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 fps92.5 ft·lb
800 fps120.8 ft·lb
900 fps152.9 ft·lb
1000 fps188.8 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.