Rose Zero hollow point performance?

Cascade1911 · March 25, 2012, 08:44 AM

Has anyone tested things like expansion and weight retention compared to XTP's, Gold Dots and the like? Primarily interested in 45, 357 and 9mm.

Thanks

WESHOOT2 · March 25, 2012, 09:11 AM

I think of the Zero HPs as target bullets only.

Cascade1911 · March 25, 2012, 06:14 PM

You are probably correct but the picture on the site makes them look like they are pretending to be serious HP's. Cute little notches in the jacket and everything, just like real hollow points. So, my question still stands, has anyone tested them?

JR_Roosa · March 26, 2012, 01:26 PM

I wonder if the notches make them easier to manufacture consistently.

HPs can be more accurate than FMJs because with the HP you can make the base consistent and the cut the meplat cleanly.

J.

Longdayjake · March 26, 2012, 03:13 PM

The jacket and core will separate. There is nothing to hold them together. That said, they will expand.

March 25, 2012, 08:44 AM	#1
Cascade1911 Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2011 Location: Dutchess County, NY Posts: 450	Rose Zero hollow point performance? Has anyone tested things like expansion and weight retention compared to XTP's, Gold Dots and the like? Primarily interested in 45, 357 and 9mm. Thanks

March 25, 2012, 09:11 AM	#2
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	I think of the Zero HPs as target bullets only. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

March 26, 2012, 03:13 PM	#5
Longdayjake Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2009 Posts: 619	The jacket and core will separate. There is nothing to hold them together. That said, they will expand. __________________ If you need bullets for reloading give my website a look. www.rmrbullets.com

March 25, 2012, 06:14 PM	#3
Cascade1911 Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2011 Location: Dutchess County, NY Posts: 450	You are probably correct but the picture on the site makes them look like they are pretending to be serious HP's. Cute little notches in the jacket and everything, just like real hollow points. So, my question still stands, has anyone tested them?

March 26, 2012, 01:26 PM	#4
JR_Roosa Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2009 Posts: 130	I wonder if the notches make them easier to manufacture consistently. HPs can be more accurate than FMJs because with the HP you can make the base consistent and the cut the meplat cleanly. J.