Slugs Javelin Gen 2 5.5 mm 30 grain (.218)

What sets the Javelin Gen 2 5.5 mm 30 grain (.218) slugs apart is the production method: they are forged rather than cast. This makes them highly uniform with each other and they maintain a constant density, which benefits balance. The smooth finish, the bullet shape (tangent ogive) and the tightly finished flat front (meplat) together create a ballistic coefficient of 0.094. You notice the result in the field: less influence from wind and other external factors, and thus a precise shot.

The soft lead and hollow point provide considerable striking power. When the slug hits the target, it expands almost immediately — also thanks to the meplat — so the impact reaches its full effect almost directly.

The development took place in South Africa, where field specialists and range shooters collaborated and subjected the slugs to precise ballistic tests. For anyone who wants to shoot consistently at distance, this is a common choice.

What the second generation Javelin slugs improve:

• Tighter machine tolerances that ensure uniform production
• Rounded meplat that improves aerodynamics
• Redesigned hollow point aimed at controlled expansion
• Depth of the hollow point tuned for optimal weight distribution
• Renewed base that provides more stability under turbulent conditions