Forster co-ax ?

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Howdy lads (n lassies?)

I think I've read every reference to the Forster co-ax press on this forum, and unless I've missed something.....

Does anyone have anything bad to say, or even some disadvantages to the F/Co-ax?

Xmas is a coming!

Cheers, G.
 
The only disadvantages I've read about it are the fact that, with the regular handle installed, some taller micrometer seating dies won't clear the handle. There's a larger one available for that very purpose.

That and your dies need to be equipped with the Forster cross-bolt lock rings to properly fit the press (though I've tried with Lee lock rings and it seems to work just fine).

It's a monster of a press!
 
Thanks Cerdan.

If thats the only beef....

Sure like the idea of the alinement system, I assumed that I'd need to buy Forster rings, but might try the Hornady rings first.

Cheers, G. :)
 
gorram said:
Thanks Cerdan.

If thats the only beef....

Sure like the idea of the alinement system, I assumed that I'd need to buy Forster rings, but might try the Hornady rings first.

Cheers, G. :)
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Buying the press brand new in box - Forster provides you with a baggy of rings. I bought more for all the dies I use.

You don't have to worry about the handle with the new production presses - it'll clear the tall redding micrometer dies. This was never an issue with any Forster die - they fit period.

If you do your part, this press will almost eliminate runout. It's that good!

More leverage then you'll ever need. Only press I use - buy once, buy forever!

Cheers, Carl
 
Yeah, the spent primer catcher is great, but speaking of primers, I think that's the press' one weakness: priming. It's a bit of an awkward design. The cartridge being on top of the press and the priming happening at the very top of the stroke places your face as close as can be to the case when the primer goes in, and the press' incredible leverage means you have virtually no feel for how the primer's going in...

But that's a minor setback. I've been thinking of getting a hand primer anyway.
 
Cerdan said:
The only disadvantages I've read about it are the fact that, with the regular handle installed, some taller micrometer seating dies won't clear the handle. There's a larger one available for that very purpose.
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Apparently that has been corrected with the newest version of the press released this year. They made the yoke taller to clear micrometre seating dies.
 
I have a RCBS Rockchucker and a Co-Ax. My Co-Ax is still marked "Bonanza" so it was made prior to Forster taking over production. It is without a doubt, the very best there is out there in a single stage press. I have had NO issues with it in over 24 years, not even a broken spring on the "universal" shellholder, which actually works as it should. I really like the quick die change feature. I use Forster or Redding rings. They work perfectly. Regards, Eagleye
 
Eagleye said:
I have a RCBS Rockchucker and a Co-Ax. My Co-Ax is still marked "Bonanza" so it was made prior to Forster taking over production. It is without a doubt, the very best there is out there in a single stage press. I have had NO issues with it in over 24 years, not even a broken spring on the "universal" shellholder, which actually works as it should. I really like the quick die change feature. I use Forster or Redding rings. They work perfectly. Regards, Eagleye
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Eagle I have 2 of these presses as well and I have never broken a spring, but I have seen them going flying away, never to be found. Only did it one time so far but I did order several extras just in case. FS
 
I will confirm the "flying spring" thing that infects all Co-ax owners, it's one very small price to pay for the best press/design out there.IMHO
 
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