Description
DELTA FORCE LOOD PILLE SLUGS HS .2175 39GR BT ±150PCS
The Delta Force Lood Pille Slugs HS .2175 39gr BT ±150PCS joins the ranks of premier air rifle slugs. Boasting a high BC, solid tip and precision hand swaged boat tail design for both accuracy and long distance shooting.
Shooting enthusiasts worldwide already trust Delta Force for high quality, precision-made accessories. As with their other products, these Lood Pille slugs are the result of years of experience and rigorous testing.
Afrikaners call bullets “loodpille” (literally “lead pills”) as a colloquial, dark-humour metaphor, because bullets are small, made of lead, and meant to be “swallowed” or delivered to a target with fatal effect. These hand swaged slugs fit the bill, with the added benefit of being extremely accurate and consistent. So much so that competitive shooters and pesters alike are investing in these airgun slugs as a great all-rounder.
High 0.21 BC
Ballistic Coefficient (BC) is a number that measures how well a bullet cuts through the air. The Lood Pille’s high BC of .21 is perfect for exceptional long-range performance. This includes flatter trajectories, impressive wind resistance, high energy retention with devastating impact, and also laser-accuracy.
Because they are less affected by wind (wind drift is reduced) and have less vertical drop due to gravity, high BC slugs allow for tighter groupings at long distances. They also deliver greater energy retention (knockdown power). A higher BC means the projectile slows down less in flight, resulting in a flatter trajectory, translating to less “rainbow” arc. This makes it easier to hit targets at varying, unknown distances without needing to calculate as much holdover.
0.2175 Boat Tail
Lood Pille slugs are less susceptible to being blown off course by crosswinds, thanks to their appraised boat tail design.
The tapered shape allows the air to flow more gradually behind the slug, preventing the immediate, sharp drop-off of pressure found behind flat-based slugs. This is essentially a “streamlining” effect that keeps the slug moving faster with less resistance.
With a 0.2175 sizing, these slugs provide the perfect seal and hit the true sweet spot for accuracy and reliability across a broad range of rifles. Even for rifles that usually prefer either .217 or .218. Being a solid (non-hollow point) slug means higher sectional density and a better ballistic coefficient, both very important for consistency and accuracy.
Made for High-Performance Airguns
They work exceptionally well with modern, high-power airguns, particularly when matched with specific twist-rate barrels to achieve optimal performance.
Top-tier airguns feature advanced engineering focused on superior barrel technology, high-consistency air regulation and adjustability. Lood Pille’s heavy weight and solid, aerodynamic design require high velocity and power to stabilize, which, when achieved, results in a superior performance compared to traditional slugs.
You have a premium airgun, so use premium ammo designed for it for best results. Missed shots with inferior ammo is always more expensive in the long run.
SPECIFICATIONS
Calibre: 5.5mm (.22)
Diameter / Size: .2175 ” / 5.524 mm
Manufacturing: Precision Hand Swaged
Tip: Solid
Base: Boat Tail
Weight: 39 grain / 2.6 gram
BC (G1): 0.21*
Length: Approximately 10.92 mm / 0.4299 ”
Material: Lead
Count: ±150PCS
Velocity Recommendation: 905 – 970 fps
Barrel Twist Rate Recommendation: 1:16
Important Notes
We highly recommend starting at a minimum velocity of 900 fps for accuracy and stabilisation. This amounts to about 70 ft.lbs of muzzle energy, which is considered very high power. Of course, you can shoot these slugs with less powerful air rifles. But for precision, consistency and impact, there’s more to it than just having enough energy to push slugs through the barrel.
First of, to shoot these 39 grain airgun slugs effectively, you need a high-powered Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) air rifle. According to most experts, preferably one capable of producing at least 60 foot-pounds (ft-lbs) of muzzle energy. While they can technically be fired at lower energies, these heavy projectiles require high power to maintain 900–970+ feet per second (FPS) velocity. That’s what you need for accuracy and downrange performance.
Shooting at lower muzzle energies may get the slugs out of the barrel, though they will be very slow and have a “mortar-like” trajectory. Medium-range shooting can require less velocity and energy, so likewise, you will need more energy for high-velocity, long-range shooting.
A standard pellet barrel may, in fact, not be sufficient. You need a barrel with a faster twist rate like 1:16 and a profile designed for slugs to achieve tight groups. You will also most likely need to tune your regulator to high pressures to achieve the necessary velocity.
We do not recommend that you shoot these heavy slugs in underpowered setups like springers, pistols, CO2 airguns, etc.
If in doubt, contact us to discuss a custom tune on your suitable air rifle or for specialist recommendations.
*Listed BC attained using optimal lab conditions and equipment. BC may vary based on several factors, including your specific air rifle setup, barrel twist rate, slug velocity, local weather conditions, etc.
About Delta Force
Where there is a need for innovation or improvement, Delta Force has you covered!
The air rifle world exploded over the last few years, with high-end rifle brands pushing the boundaries of what air rifles can do. With that, shooters also expect high-end accessories to customise and improve their shooting rigs. You get these top-notch accessories at a price, though, and oftentimes you have quite limited options. For too long the South African market has relied on manufacturers abroad to innovate and manufacture the accessories we need. Until now…
Delta Force, a South African based manufacturer, takes designing and manufacturing high-end accessories to a whole new level! As avid competitive shooters of both air rifles and firearms, they know precision shooting all too well. Cutting out import costs and waiting time and giving real-time, local support to our primary market was a start. Their ultimate goal is to cater for the specific needs of our local market, giving our South African shooters the edge with both innovation and drastic improvement on existing ideas.
Delta Force’s product range grows larger by the day and includes accessories for FX Airguns, Daystate and BRK Brocock, amongst others. They design and manufacture precision shooting accessories, like Bench Rest and NRL specific rails, weights, etc.
And the quality of the products is on par with world renowned brands, without the hefty price tags! Precision machined from the highest quality materials, with durable and beautiful finishes to suit any air rifle rig. They don’t mass produce in factories, either. Delta Force inspects every precision engineered product, making sure it meets the highest standards.
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