Heavy Slug | HP | 5.53mm | 38gr | 120st | H&N

H&N Heavy Slug HP 5.53mm 38gr – heavy hollow point slug for PCP air rifle

The H&N Heavy Slug HP is an advanced hollow point slug with a caliber of 5.5 mm / .22 (exact 5.53 mm) and a weight of 38 grain. This projectile is designed to perform at long distances and comes into its own in a powerful PCP system. With this combination of mass and caliber, you have a slug for PCP air rifle that requires a system capable of delivering from approximately 40 joules, with a sweet spot between 75 and 100 metres where the projectile maintains its stable trajectory and energy most effectively.

Our experience from the Shogun team

During our tests, what stood out most was the smooth flight this slug delivers once sent downrange on a well-tuned PCP system. Thanks to the mass of 38 grain, the projectile stays nicely on course, even in crosswind conditions, and we observed consistent groupings out to around 100 metres. At shorter distances of around 50–75 metres, you can clearly see the hollow point design doing its work: energy is transferred cleanly into the target rather than passing straight through. A chronograph is almost indispensable at this level, as the energy output immediately shows whether your setup can make optimal use of this slug.

Technical characteristics in practice

The projectile is manufactured from lead, which ensures good obturation in the barrel and predictable expansion on impact. With a caliber of 5.5 mm / .22, a weight of 38 grain, and a hollow point projectile form, you get an aerodynamic profile tuned for longer ranges and higher velocities. The packaging contains 120 rounds, more than enough to properly sight in your rifle and then train seriously. Because every rifle responds slightly differently to weight and shape, it is worthwhile testing different grain weights side by side — this is how you find the combination where barrel, pressure, and projectile truly align.

Who is this air rifle ammunition suitable for?

This slug is intended for the shooter who wants to shoot at greater distances with a PCP system and values consistent energy transfer. Thanks to the hollow point form, the projectile is also suitable for pest and rodent control, provided this is permitted within your circumstances. Please be aware that the use of an air rifle for pest control is legally regulated: in many cases a permit or hunting licence is required and it is only permitted for certified controllers or licensed users. For the recreational precision shooter, it remains simply an excellent slug for PCP air rifle to train with on paper and reactive targets.

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