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    HOWL AT THE MOON

    Feb 18, 2021 5 minutes

    “Hi Roger, I understand you like shooting slugs. How do you fancy being the first to shoot a new slug from Daystate?” was the call I got from Airguns of Arizona. “Yes please!” I shouted back down the phone – I could hardly say anything else, could I? But before we get into my testing phase with the new Howler slugs, it’s time for a bit of backstory.

    I’ve written extensively about slugs before, as I am sure you are aware. I’ve shot almost every slug on the market and have learned a whole bunch about them in the process. These new Howler slugs from Daystate are actually made by Nielsen Specialty Ammo, a company run by Nick Nielsen in the United States. I have used NSA slugs before and I must be honest, have had mixed results. I was a little worried because

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