Their biggest drawback is they are expensive. The shell holder is difficult to change around from .308 standard size heads to the smaller .223 size heads. They do not have the leverage that a Rock Chucker does but they do a good job. If you are just reloading and not having to any heavy resizing or case forming they are great as the dies are easy to change.
There is someone that makes a retrofit shell holder that has captured springs and is easier to swap around. Also you can order from Forster an attachment that allows you to use standard shell holders.
A lot of people swear by them and they do a pretty good job. I have one and have no complaints except the few I mentioned.
I can measure if you want. I have a short micrometer die and it fits fine, my Hornady collet bullet puller doesn't though.I've never been interested in the Forster because I've read that some dies are too tall to completely clear the handle. Can anyone confirm? Has anyone tried, for example, a really tall micrometer seater or maybe a Vickerman and had interference problems?
I've never been interested in the Forster because I've read that some dies are too tall to completely clear the handle. Can anyone confirm? Has anyone tried, for example, a really tall micrometer seater or maybe a Vickerman and had interference problems?
Thanks.I’ve loaded 300 Win Mag with VLD bullets using a Redding competition seater die with no issues.