Great video. Extremely useful. I was using my new Forster dies tonight for the first time.....loading some 6.5 Grendel, Your video was perfect instruction.

Thank you so very much!!! I was trying to set up my seating die and the instructions they provide are not the best. This video was clear, concise, and very easy to understand. And it has info that Forster's instructions don't have. Great video, thanks again! :)

I sometimes don’t reload for a while and I always come back to this video ! Great videos as ever.

Excellent video! After a lot of research I went with this press to get me started on reloading, your demonstration on properly settings up the Forster seating die is the best I've seen.

Thank you for putting this up, Just purchased my first Foster Ultra die and got going very quickly after watching your video, keep them coming top man 👍

Just subscribed. Love my Forster tools!

PS...several shooters of " Heart of Texas Silhouette Association " also use you as their reference...You are one Honorable Teacher...Thank You

@FortuneCookie45LC

5 жыл бұрын

niteriderwm - Wow, thanks huge for the comment...My best to the Lone Star State..!! FC Steve

This is by far the best explanation on how to set up this die, I have been struggling with mine for a while now. Good one FC.

@FortuneCookie45LC

7 жыл бұрын

my1956effie - A lot of reloaders use this die as a random relative micrometer seater, but they then don't get the full advantage of having it...Thanks for posting comment...Happy New Year..!! FC

@aaronm8694

7 жыл бұрын

I was one of those people. I shoot several 7/08 loads so this is a bonanza! (hehe)

@FortuneCookie45LC

7 жыл бұрын

Aaron M - Ha, ha, har, Aaron - I like your style...Best to ya, FC

So much to learn from you. Thank you again!

Thank you FortuneCookie45LC! Like others have said, I just got my first Forester seating die, and watched this video before using.

Reloading can become very advanced, great video!

@FortuneCookie45LC

8 жыл бұрын

General Steven D. Lee 5683 - Always good to hear from the General..!! Have a great day, FC

Wow, that was so helpful! Thank you FC!

@FortuneCookie45LC

7 жыл бұрын

Aaron M - Thanks to you, Aaron, for posting comment... Best to ya, FC

Nice video, thanks for useful info!

@FortuneCookie45LC

7 жыл бұрын

James Grant - And thank you for taking the time to post comment... Best Regards to ya, FC

Wow! 11 more until 17,000 subscribers! Congratulations!

@FortuneCookie45LC

8 жыл бұрын

Carson Allard - And I would say - Wow - some viewers out there notice those things.!! Of course, I'm still amongst the little guys on KZread. But on the other hand, I did not imagine that there would come a day that 17K subscribers would be on my channel...I'm very thankful to each and every one... Best Regards to you, FC

Very well explained ! I,ll be keeping these tips in mind ! Thanks Fortune Cookie 45LC

@FortuneCookie45LC

7 жыл бұрын

Robert Amaty - The Forster in line seating die and the Lee Collet neck size die practically assure run out of .001" or less especially with a good press like the Co-Ax or new MEC press (although in testing, the Lee and RCBS Rockchucker are only a shade behind). Best to ya, FC

@FortuneCookie45LC

7 жыл бұрын

Robert Amaty - all the numbers are in the video - what the result really is that the dies are a bigger component of low run out than the presses are...but the presses do make a difference - Again, the results are tabulated in the video. Best to ya, FC

Hi FortuneCookie45LC. I'm about to start reloading and I want to buy the right equipment the first time around. I'm going to load between 2 or more rifles (semi auto & bolt action) per caliber on my Redding T7 press. Would you suggest the Forster Micrometer Seating Die for quick adjustment between the bullet values I'm loading per rifle or is this micronometer purely for precision rifles?

Hello , can I ask what kind of variation you are getting in seating depth ? I’m seating the same bullet into new neck sized lapis brass and getting variation of .003 measures from base too ogive. Is this typical ?

Good instruction Cookie.. You are right though, experience that you get from use is what you have to do in the end. I like the die lock ring thing, I just marked the lock ring with a sharpie.. Btw I have that same RCBS scale, I have had it for years. Dave.

@FortuneCookie45LC

8 жыл бұрын

Thorsaxe777 - it's still a trusty scale. How many hours have I spent with that thing trickling charges...about as many hours as I spent sizing and lubing cast bullets...used to stay up late at night to get things done...Best Regards, FC Steve

@Thorsaxe777

8 жыл бұрын

Did that same thing for years. But there is one thing,, WE enjoyed it and that is what counts. best to ya Steve,,Thorsaxe777

Liked and subbed . I noticed from previous videos you have Mec press and coax which one you recommend for a beginner if not these two any recommendation would be appreciated. I want to reload 9mm ,.308 & 7mm-08. Thank you

god i really need to have one of those forster presses in my life. lol. might take a plunge soon, but i think getting the forster dies might be a better first step? do you have a series on precision reloading? just picked up a 260 rem i'm looking to load for precision at long range (1000+ if i get the chance). looking for everything from what your steps are from basic case prep to finished, to load development.

@FortuneCookie45LC

7 жыл бұрын

Munky332 - Congrats on your 260 Rem - the 6.5mm caliber currently rules the long range fields out in Sacramento...Yes, the Co - Ax is the press for you, next time Midway runs a sale on that, you need to be ready to put the pounce on it...And the Forster In - Line Micometer Bullet Seating Dies are very fine... I do have video series on precision rifle loading... Have a great day, and a fine Thanksgiving to ya, FC

I’m very confused - I bought this die because of the fine adjustment to tune seating depth. You didn’t even use the mic adjustment and did the standard trial and error method using the seating stem??

Mr. Cookie Looking for some advice on your experience with the Forster seating dies. I have had the Forster fl sizing and seating dies in .223, .308 and .243 for a couple years now and am very happy with them. However, I cannot get consistent repeatability with any of the seating dies. I use my Redding T-7 for sizing and also have a Redding case comparator die for .223 and .308. For seating I prefer my Forster Co-ax press. For trimming I have the L.E Wilson/Sinclair bushing style case trimmer with micrometer adjustment. For the life of me I can't seem to figure out why I am not getting consistent repeatability when seating my rounds. For example today I was loading .308 in Nosler brass all trimmed to 2.005 (there may have been some shorter ones that didn't need trimming). My bullets are Sierra MK 175gr. I am getting a variation of up to .010. They run both sides of the scale from under .006 to over .004 (always varied). For the past two years it's only been hunting ammo but recently had a very nice rifle built and want precision. For now I'm seating them all long and using the micrometer to tune them but not what I know these dies are capable of. Have you experience anything similar? Any suggestions? Apologies for the long winded post. Harley

@FortuneCookie45LC

7 жыл бұрын

harley33kp - I've found the Forster In line Bullet Seater to be amongst the best to seat bullets...And I've encountered many reloaders frustrated at the OAL consistency they get with any seater. But that is because they measure to the bullet tip...and the variation in the tip (especially with polymer tips) explains the variance. If the measurement is to the ogive with a bullet comparator, we can get the consistent measurements thereby. .010 is a big variance...if you are getting that with the Redding Comparator, measuring the Forster seater output, that would be surprising. I'm currently using the Hornady Bullet comparator and should do a video on this...You are using good equipment and good components...and I'm certain your procedures and concepts are in line. That spread of .010 is huge and unacceptable for precision reloading. Best to ya, FC

@harley33kp

6 жыл бұрын

FortuneCookie45LC the variation is using a micrometer and measuring OAL. I do also use the comparator die for comparison and that spread is much less (about .003). I guess what is getting me is the OAL variation and I should be less worried about that. It's hard to find a range that is accepting new members in my area of Alberta and since hunting season started in my favourite shooting spot it may be a while to test these work up loads. I thank you for your advice. I enjoy your videos and love the Forster dies.

Mr. FC- All things being equal, would you recommend the Forster In-Line Micro die or the Redding Micro S Die?

@FortuneCookie45LC

7 жыл бұрын

floghaven wisenberger - Both dies are equal in what they do...I like the Forster because the knob is bigger and I'm used to using it... Best to ya, FC

Real noob question about the Co-Ax. If I use Lee Dies do I need to purchase locking die rings for them? Since the ones that come with the Lee Dies have only the rubber O-ring to hold it in place? My worry is that the adjustment will work itself loose without a locking ring on the co-ax. Thanks FortuneCookie!

@FortuneCookie45LC

6 жыл бұрын

pablomoca - The Lee rings work fine in the Co-Ax. In fact, I really haven't found any rings that don't work well - but must admit to you that when I really want to make precision ammo, I use Forster, Lyman or Hornady rings. Have a great 4th, FC Steve

@pablomoca

6 жыл бұрын

FortuneCookie45LC thanks for the reply FortuneCookie! I found your channel not too long ago and I really appreciate all of the information you put out for us. And the time you take to reply to comments. Thanks again and I look forward to the next video always.

A question about another Forster die. Do you have experience with the Forster bump/neck sizing die? Thanks for your time and I await your reply.

@FortuneCookie45LC

4 жыл бұрын

Tim Farley - I have not used the Forster neck size bump die...That is like the Forster FL die except it doesn't do any body sizing. My Lee Neck Size Collet Die does all the neck work I need. My first choice would be to bump the shoulder with my FL die with the expander plug removed and then use the Lee NSCD to straighten the case neck. I haven't had any occasion to use the Forster bump neck size die in the past. Certainly, it might bear getting one to test its effectiveness.... Best to ya, Steve

there is a sharp clunk when decompressing the press when seating bullets, is this normal operation?

@FortuneCookie45LC

7 жыл бұрын

mhbernheim - That sound is the in line sleeve being decompressed and is normal... Good reloadin' to ya, FC

Nice presentation. Every YT-Vid I watch about Forster products brings me closer to buying from them, especially their Co-Ax press. I simply love that Press! Their Floating Die/Shell Holder Configuration along with the Two Vertical Guide Bars and the Centerline Pull insures Precision Loading whether you want it or not! HaHa... Now, if they were only available for purchase. OUCH..... OpticsPlanet says 5 to 7 weeks but I don't like the idea of paying $350 UpFront when delivery may slide to 5 to 7 Months. EEGADZOOKS....... I dont blame Optics or Forster. Its just a crazy market that will probably get worster! Must call to see how real 5 to 7 weeks really is. I have confidence in both companies that they'll be UpFront and Honest. Keep the Faith Bros.

What kind of press is that you have I want to buy one thank you

@JH-ox9kw

5 жыл бұрын

IT IS A FORSTER CO AX

I'm having very inconsistent seating depth results with this die I meticulously have to adjust it and it's super frustrating. Any tips on what I could be doing wrong?

@rjinnh3933

3 жыл бұрын

If using something like Sierra MatchKings, the 'Hollow Point' tip will mess up your OAL Measurements BIGLEY. Gota use a Bullet Comparator that registers on the bullet's Ogive and not the pointy tip. Not expensive and a Real Must if Group Size is important. Good luck......

@fenomeno71

Жыл бұрын

@@rjinnh3933 BIGLEY, LOL, you just made me laugh out loud. Great comment!

Thank you thank you,,,there instructions suck..

@FortuneCookie45LC

8 жыл бұрын

Jerry Baumgartner - And from one Co-Ax user to another - Best Regards..!! FC

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