Forster expander and spindle assemblies: How hard and where to get in Canada?

[Wizebuck]

I have been reading through all the reloading past threads and came upon one where members have replaced the expander and spindle assemblies in other dies (Redding, RCBS etc. ) with Forster assemblies. I would appreciate any help with this process. I have a Forster Co-Ax and love the idea of converting my non Forster dies to work better. I fortunately found a set of Bonanza .30-06 dies, but use Redding and RCBS dies for .270 and 7mm/8mm Mauser ( bought before I was a Forster fan boy).
Thanks. Cheers

 

[dannyss]

You can get Forster die parts from Hirsch Precision in N.S.

 

[Wizebuck]

I checked their website and could not see the spindle assemblies in the listings. Imagine I'd have to call to order the parts?

You can get Forster die parts from Hirsch Precision in N.S.

 

[dannyss]

I called, they had the spindle in stock. Had to change it after getting a case stuck

 

[Wizebuck]

Called Hirsch and they asked me to go to Forster site and copy part numbers I wanted and then sent those to Hirsch in an email and they will try to find / obtain them for me. Fingers crossed will see how successful they are.
Cheers

 

[jamesharrison]

I just called Forster direct & got the parts to convert my 308 Win. Ultimate Micrometer seating die to a 6.5CM die in jig time. It was almost too easy.

 

[dan belisle]

I just called Forster direct & got the parts to convert my 308 Win. Ultimate Micrometer seating die to a 6.5CM die in jig time. It was almost too easy.

They've always been a good company to deal with everytime I needed anything. - dan

 

[209jones]

I believe Forster quit shipping cust direct outside USA. Have to check with them on that, was last yr or 2023 I think.

 

[Lastgun]

I have been reading through all the reloading past threads and came upon one where members have replaced the expander and spindle assemblies in other dies (Redding, RCBS etc. ) with Forster assemblies. I would appreciate any help with this process. I have a Forster Co-Ax and love the idea of converting my non Forster dies to work better. I fortunately found a set of Bonanza .30-06 dies, but use Redding and RCBS dies for .270 and 7mm/8mm Mauser ( bought before I was a Forster fan boy).
Thanks. Cheers

I did the opposite with a few of my Forster FL dies and switched out the original bent or broken spindle and expander with the heavier and more robust RCBS spindle...Over the years the skimpy spindle diameter that forster uses has let me down.

 

[209jones]

I believe Forster quit shipping cust direct outside USA. Have to check with them on that, was last yr or 2023 I think.

Guess they now have created a retail "division" or outlet, but they chg a shipping and handling fee now for Cda, like 30.00 US. Hirsch and X-Reload have some of their spindles.