How can we make the excellent Forster Co-Ax loading press even better? It’s no secret that I, along with many other accuracy-minded handloaders, greatly appreciate this press. We’ve used it to produce extremely accurate 223 ammunition and also improved it with Forster quick change jaws and KMS Squared lights. In the short video, we examine […]
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Forster Ultra Dies, StaBALL HD and the 7mm PRC
It’s no secret I’ve become fond of the new 7mm PRC cartridge and I was eager to do some loading for it on the Forster Co-Ax press with the new Forster Ultra dies. I was also able to use Winchester’s StaBALL HD smokeless rifle powder. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by […]
NEW Forster Co-Ax XL Press is COMING (Shot Show 2023)
At the 2023 SHOT Show, Forster Products announced some exiting new products in development, including the all-new Forster Co-Ax™ XL! Co-Ax XL The Co-Ax XL is a lot like the standard Forster Co-Ax, but on a larger scale to accommodate cartridges up to the mighty 50 BMG! At the SHOT Show we saw and played with […]
Considerations when Loading Hunting Ammo
You’ve made that careful stalk, gotten within range and selected your animal. The crosshairs are steady. You press the trigger and “click!” Ears and tails come up, hoofbeats sound, and they’re gone. Sighing in disappointment, you try to figure out what went wrong. Make sure your ammo is perfect for your hunting trip! Here are […]
Head-To-Head: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 30-06 (Hunting)
In with the new, out with the old? Should the 6.5 Creedmoor replace the .30-06 in the hunting category? Not so fast! Let’s take a look. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on this website (including videos, articles, […]
Forster Co-Ax Bench-Mounted Primer Seater
I’ve used handheld primer seaters and press-mounted primer seaters, but I’d never tried a bench-mounted unit. Let’s take a look at the Forster Co-Ax Primer Seater! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on this website (including videos, articles, […]
NEW Forster Neck Tension Gage (NTG)
Checking neck inside diameter and calculating neck tension just got easier! We’ll check out Forster’s new Neck Tension Gage Kit in this story. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on this website (including videos, articles, ammunition reloading data, […]
NEW Forster Accu-Ring, Hands-On
Forster just released a new product that will make it easier to setup your dies, it’s called the Accu-Ring. In this story we’ll show you how it works, and why you’ll want to get your own! About the Forster Accu-Ring From the Midsouth Shooters Supply Product page: Accu-Ring Cross Bolt Die Lock Ring (Anodized and […]
Quick Look: Forster Dies from the Inside Out
Forster makes some pretty amazing reloading dies, but you may not realize all of the features and details they include until you look inside, and that’s what we’ll do in this story! Forster’s Demo Die Set You may not be able to buy this specialty cut-away die set, but they are very useful to show […]
TESTED: Forster Bench Rest Powder Measure
When you’re loading precision ammunition, measuring powder charges is both critical to good accuracy, and time consuming. So it’s important to select the right powder measure with the right features. Forster has re-introduced their Bench Rest Powder Measure, and in this story, we’ll take a hands-on look! About the Forster Bench Rest Powder Measure The […]
Forster Original Case Trimmer: Trimming and Neck Turning
Case trimming is a super-important part of the reloading process for bottleneck rifle cartridges. And for those concerned with maximum accuracy, neck turning is also an important capability and consideration. So what if you could buy one tool that would both trim cases AND turn case necks… Enter the Forster Original Case Trimmer, the subject […]
Shot Show 2020: Forster Products
It’s always great to see the Forster Products team at the SHOT show! At the 2020 SHOT Show I talked with Scott Kempel, one of the people I work with frequently from Forster Products. We talked about Scott’s role at Forster, new products (namely the powder measure which will be introduced later this year), as […]
Forster Datum Dial: One Tool for Case Sizing and Bullet Seating Checks
When you’re working on precision reloading, there are some measurements that are straightforward, and some that take some extra care and tools. When you’re measuring Cartridge Overall Length (COL) for example, you can use a set of digital calipers and just measure the length of the cartridge from base to bullet tip. But when you […]
Overview: Forster Co-Ax Quick Change Jaws
I absolutely LOVE my Forster Co-Ax single-stage reloading press. It’s got precision, efficiency, and made-in-USA quality. It even looks nice (See the Forster Co-Ax highlight in my 14- press shootout HERE). The one thing that has frustrated me has been the small-to-large shellholder changeover process and vice-versa. It’s not a big deal, but if I […]
FORSTER Products 2019 Discussion: Co-Ax, Gunsmithing, Datum Dial, and More
FORSTER Products is a USA company that makes top-notch products. You’ve seen a lot of FORSTER stories here on Ultimate Reloader, and I have a lot more planned for 2019! During the 2019 SHOT Show, I caught up with Bob Ruch ad Scott Kempel of FORSTER Products, and had a great discussion with them about […]
Forster Bushing Bump Die in 6.5 Creedmoor: Overview and Setup
If the goal for your reloads is precision without a compromise in function, the Bushing Bump Die from Forster is worth a look! Normally you’d have to choose between full-length sizing and neck-only sizing with the drawbacks inherent in each type of sizing. With the Forster Bushing Bump Die you get precise control over neck […]
Expanded 10-Shot Load Development for 6.5 Creedmoor
Loading your own ammunition enables you to achieve results with your rifles that are simply not possible with factory ammunition. The key to achieving optimal results is the painstaking process of load development for each scenario and firearm you need to load ammunition for. Here’s the big challenge: there are so many variables you can […]
Precision 6.5 Creedmoor Step by Step
This story is a part of a larger series pertaining to 6.5 Creedmoor- but for this particular “installment” I wanted to do something a bit different. So this time, I’m going to show a single cartridge as it makes its way from cleaned-and-fired brass all the way to being ready to shoot (all condensed down […]
FORSTER Reloading Dies: Overview and Setup featuring 6.5 Creedmoor
Reloading dies are perhaps the most critical tooling component involved in the loading of precision ammunition. Reloading dies have a huge effect on brass concentricity, case sizing dimensions and consistency, bullet seating depth, and bullet runout. So when you chose reloading dies for your rifle, you need to ensure you are getting the quality and […]
