Forster

Yep Hirsch for the win.

If you are loading larger calibers, get the larger set of jaws right away. Needed to go this route with the 45-70, as they would not fit in the jaws it comes with.
 
wallz said:
Yep Hirsch for the win.

If you are loading larger calibers, get the larger set of jaws right away. Needed to go this route with the 45-70, as they would not fit in the jaws it comes with.
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You mean even bigger than the two sizes that are included (ie if you remove the retainer piece on top of the jaws - two small allen screws from memory - you can rotate the jaws end for end to the other size)?.

I use both for loading depending on size / caliber (small for 223 or large for 6BR / 6.5CM etc).
 
Sniffer said:
You mean even bigger than the two sizes that are included (ie if you remove the retainer piece on top of the jaws - two small allen screws from memory - you can rotate the jaws end for end to the other size)?.

I use both for loading depending on size / caliber (small for 223 or large for 6BR / 6.5CM etc).
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Yes. He means if you are doing larger caliber cases with larger diameter rims, then you will need the larger jaw set.
 
Sniffer said:
You mean even bigger than the two sizes that are included (ie if you remove the retainer piece on top of the jaws - two small allen screws from memory - you can rotate the jaws end for end to the other size)?.

I use both for loading depending on size / caliber (small for 223 or large for 6BR / 6.5CM etc).
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Yep, the large end of the jaws that come stock with it do not allow for 45-70 loading. Found this out the hard way. I have never used the small end of the jaws, just the large ones. I found after a bunch of loading that the crud gathering under the jaws was not letting them slide nicely any more. A quick disassemble, wipe down, and some lube in there before reassembly left them running nice and smooth again.

I don't load anything smaller than the 44 mag, or 243 case, so the jaws set on the large size, even with the larger jaws, are still working out for all the sizes I use, I just adjust the plunger that hold them open when I use the smaller cases to not open the jaws as far, and that is working well for me. No need to change the jaws constantly for all the calibers I reload for.

Nother trick I found before I mounted mine, is having to set it back on the desk from the edge. You have to drill some holes for the dual coaxe rods and the primer catch to go thru the top, but man has is made it nice and stable on the 1" thick desk I use. Had to extend the primer catch tube with some clear pvc tube, but that was minor. When fully down, the handle with my hands on it has just enough clearance to not hit my nuckles on the edge. I also found that replacing the longer handle with the ball end shorter one, and then loosening the ball a bit allowed it to rotate, so I hold the ball end tight, and the ball rotates as I work the handle down and up. Makes things smooth.
 
Huh, didnt know you could get jaws that were bigger than the pair that came with it.

The standard jaws are fine for my little baby calibers.
 
Sniffer said:
Huh, didnt know you could get jaws that were bigger than the pair that came with it.

The standard jaws are fine for my little baby calibers.
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The press comes with “S” jaws
The other set are “LS” jaws.

X-Reload and Sporteque also sell the Forster Co-Ax press.
Set yourself up for the notification at X-reload and have your credit card handy when the notification comes in.
It took me a couple of tries to get it before they were sold out.
 
Forster released a new giant version of the Co-Ax at Shotshow, may be avail for pre-orders now at Hirsch or X-reload, it will handle up to 50BMG. Vid on Unltimate Reloader about it. THe B3 won't handle a 450-400NE 3" rim, I knew that 10-11 yrs ago when I bought mine, it also has a rim thickness limit on the jaws. For 90-95% of the shooters out there, it'll do what needs doing. Still doesn't hurt to have an O-frame around for things that are nicer to do on those than the Co-Ax, ie; bullet pulling, I have an RCBS puller, I can either buy a Forster puller, cut the handle on the RCBS down, or just use the other press.
 
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