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.45
Nielsen Specialty Ammo · Slug
Hollowpoint Slug
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Nielsen Specialty Ammo
- Product
- NSA Hollowpoint Slug .452 Cal, 196gr, 50ct
- Family
- Hollowpoint Slug
- Projectile type
- Slug
- Material
- Lead or lead alloy
- Caliber
- .45
- Caliber (in)
- 0.452
- Caliber (mm)
- 11.48
- Weight
- 196 gr
- Shape
- Hollowpoint Slug
- Pack count
- 50
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 fps213.3 ft·lb
800 fps278.6 ft·lb
900 fps352.6 ft·lb
1000 fps435.3 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
- Large game / big bore
- Suggested min muzzle energy
- 180 ft·lb
- Suggested max range
- Short-range big-bore hunting only; prove accuracy and retained energy
- Game examples
- deer-sized game, hogs, predators where legal and platform-appropriate
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