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Nielsen Specialty Ammo · Slug
NSA Hollowpoint Slug
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Nielsen Specialty Ammo
- Product
- NSA Hollowpoint Slug .454 Cal, 196gr, 50ct
- Family
- NSA Hollowpoint Slug
- Projectile type
- Slug
- Material
- Lead or lead alloy
- Caliber
- .45
- Exact diameter
- .454
- Caliber (in)
- 0.454
- Caliber (mm)
- 11.53
- Weight
- 196 gr
- Shape
- Hollowpoint
- 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 field use
- Target use
- Good in slug-capable PCPs after barrel testing
- Hunting use
- Good where legal and where rifle proves accuracy/energy
- Ethical game band
- Large game / big-bore only
- Suggested min muzzle energy
- 150 ft·lb
- Suggested max range
- Often ≤75 yd; confirm retained energy, expansion/penetration, legality, and group size
- Game examples
- deer, feral hogs, similar big game where legal
Projectile alone does not establish ethical use; confirm legal species, rifle FPE, retained energy, accuracy, expansion/penetration, and shot placement. Slugs require barrel fit and enough PCP power to stabilize.