CCI Ammunition, a name synonymous with rimfire reliability, just raised the stakes in the airgun world by shipping their new High Bar Air Gun Slugs—precision-engineered projectiles tailored for today’s high-powered air rifles and pistols. Kicking off with .22-caliber heavy-hitters in Segmented Hollow Point (for explosive terminal performance) and standard hollow point (optimized for deep penetration), these slugs promise sub-MOA accuracy at velocities up to 1,000 fps. Two more variants are slated for imminent release, hinting at a full-spectrum lineup that could rival traditional centerfire options in backyard plinking or small-game hunts. This isn’t just ammo; it’s CCI flexing their manufacturing muscle into the booming precharged pneumatic (PCP) market, where airguns are blurring the line between toy and tactical.
For the 2A community, this drop is a stealthy win amid ammo shortages and regulatory headwinds. Airguns sidestep many firearm restrictions—legal in all 50 states without FFL hassles, no age barriers in most places, and zero ATF oversight—making them the ultimate trainer for new shooters honing trigger time, recoil management, and marksmanship without burning through pricey .22LR. High Bar Slugs elevate this further: their hollow-point designs mimic self-defense loads, offering realistic expansion ballistics for defensive drills, while the .22 caliber keeps costs low (expect $20-30 per tin of 100). Imagine zeroing your AR’s red dot on a PCP rifle with these bad boys—no powder, no primers, endless dry-fire confidence-building. As anti-gun lobbies push mag bans and excise taxes, CCI’s move democratizes high-performance shooting, empowering the next generation of patriots to stay sharp and Second Amendment-ready.
The implications ripple wider: with airgun tech advancing (think 50+ ft-lbs of energy in .22 platforms), these slugs could spark a renaissance in rimfire-adjacent innovation, pressuring big ammo makers to compete on quality over quantity. 2A enthusiasts, stock up—these aren’t your grandpa’s lead balls; they’re the future of accessible, unrestricted firepower. Head to your local dealer or online now before the first production run vanishes like fresh Federal HST.
