Forster Coax, are they really all that?

[jasmay]

I currently use a Harrels press, I came from a redding turret, I really like the Harrels.

I hear so many shooters raving on about the Forster but to look at them they just seem like clunkers, are they really that good?

[chrisw91]

I love mine would have any thing else as my main press now.

[DenisA]

Jas, I have a Forster Co-Axe and a Lyman single stage. I use a free floating technique with the dies and the bushes. I can get the same low neck concentricity from the Lyman that I do from the Forster.
The Forster handle being so high is a different feel that takes a little getting use to.
I enjoy using the Forster more because it's an open design which allows me to flow a little better makes process' a little faster.

It doesn't size brass or seat bullets any better than my Lyman does.

[6.5x55ai]

Friend has one - seems one its main features is the ability to do quick die changes. His is a very old model and there are issues fitting the longer Redding Comp dies. My 40 yr old RCBS produces ammo as good as his.

[jasmay]

Thanks guys, I was thinking of experimenting, but I am very happy with my current setup and from what's been said sounds like there is no more to be achieved from having one.

[seb]

Jason, I have a compact loading press (a prototype) that I used during the WBC 2103 in Sidney - you'll get it when you receive my stuffs from Stuart.
It works for ppc up to 30.06 & some magnum cases.
Might not give you more straighter rounds, it's just fancy with the bling factor. It's slick,too.
Should work for .308 easily.
seb.

[aaronraad]

For the money I'd buy a Walnut Hill press.

Completely impractical for daily use, but no one questions if you're serious about reloading when they see it on your bench. A bit like the Merc Unimog of single stage presses. Not quite the Abrams tank that the Mega-Mite is, but you still avoid sitting in their blind spot.

Did we decide that floating a die with an o-ring was okay alternative?

[6.5x55ai]

For the money I'd buy a Walnut Hill press.

Completely impractical for daily use, but no one questions if you're serious about reloading when they see it on your bench. A bit like the Merc Unimog of single stage presses. Not quite the Abrams tank that the Mega-Mite is, but you still avoid sitting in their blind spot.

Be akin to opening a walnut with a sledgehammer and man they are ugly (beauty in the eye of the beholder?).

[johnk]

Any press that can accommodate a Lee lock ring is a good start. Better is if the calibre I'm using has a Lee collet die available.

[RAVEN]

I have a CH 444X can set up 4 dies plus my powder thrower works for me
RB