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.50
Nielsen Specialty Ammo · Slug
Hollowpoint Slug
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Nielsen Specialty Ammo
- Product
- NSA Hollowpoint Slug .510 Cal, 388gr, 50ct
- Family
- Hollowpoint Slug
- Projectile type
- Slug
- Material
- Lead or lead alloy
- Caliber
- .50
- Caliber (in)
- 0.51
- Caliber (mm)
- 12.95
- Weight
- 388 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 fps422.3 ft·lb
800 fps551.5 ft·lb
900 fps698 ft·lb
1000 fps861.8 ft·lb
Hunting & suitability
- Primary purpose
- PCP slug / long-range or hunting
- Target use
- Good in slug-capable PCP only
- Hunting use
- Large to very large game / big bore
- Ethical game band
- Large game; .50+ may be used for very large game only with sufficient rifle FPE
- Suggested min muzzle energy
- 300 ft·lb
- Suggested max range
- Close-range big-bore work; ASA guidance favors 75 yd or closer
- Game examples
- deer/hogs with adequate FPE; elk/moose/bison-class animals require much higher FPE and legal authorization
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.