D-Rock Kit (Part 3)
Derek also provides two sizes of (Hydra-Shock type) post HP
The Large post produces a HP about the same size of the Kelly Scorpion point.
It does differ in the width of the space around the post
My hopes are that this will give improved modest expansion while providing a deeper penetration for larger small game.
However, right now, my favorite (based only on appearance) is the small post nose shape.
Whether it proves to be more effective than a standard hollow point or not is yet to be seen.
But it does look menacing.
I like the D-Rock system because it allows a far greater repeatability and adjustment than the Poco Kelly system.
It also has a far greater flexibility with all the available extra forming pins available as extras to the basic set.
All this additional precision does come at the price of being the most labor intensive of all my forming tool sets.
Waltz Kit
Neal Waltz
4105 Hyatt N.W.
Massilon, OH 44646
[email protected]
Finally, we come to the Waltz kit.
This is a true loading press sizing die, and the easiest and fastest to use.
Bullet modification rod travel is adjusted just like a bullet seater die.... Very easy to use.
Once set up, bullet forming is as quick and easy as resizing cartridge brass.
The set comes with just two forming rods, an ELEY EPS style Flat Point and a magnificent Hollow Point.
The spare forming rod is stored in the die opposite to the active rod.
Very clever in my opinion. it never can be lost.
The Waltz system comes with a normal reloading press style shell holder designed for 22 Rimfire.
Here is the EPS Flat Point produced by the Waltz die.
I formed a full box of EPS Flat Points in just a few minutes..
The very deep hollow point rod allows any variation from a shallow dimple point to a monster cavity without radically deforming the shape of the bullet nose.
Here are a couple of boxes of deep hollow points that I also produced in just a few minutes.
Waltz's sizing die set is the most easy to use and adjust on top of being by far the fastest.
Also, having only a Flat Point and Hollow Point set of forming rods is no disadvantage.
About Cost:
Remember that these are custom made and not production line items.
Because of the machining involved, this is the most expensive of the Bullet Modification dies sets that I purchased.
(I actually spent more on the full D-Rock set, but his comparable basic set is cheaper than this one)
So, are these Kits worth the cost?
That is one of the considerations prompting this test.
Hopefully, my test will cover enough variations to be helpful.
Now, I have to wait until June or July for the shooting phase of the test.
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Post Script: Shortly after I made this report the 22 ammo scare hit and the ammunition disappeared form the dealer shelves.
Being unsure of the future, I shelved this project.
Also note that this was written in 2012 prices have likely changed.
Now that the political situation is different I’ve decided to go ahead with this and other ammunition evaluations that were shelved years ago.
Part 6
Steve