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Old 06-06-2010, 01:15 PM
oldRoger oldRoger is offline
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I have an older Forester (marked Bonanza) and like it.
I prime with a hand primer, I do not want to handle primers separately. Once and a while I reset an primer with the Forester.
Lots of finger room around the case/shellholder/dies.
Primer disposal is super.
I have removed the co-ax jaws, normal shell holders fit (adapter needed) and are quicker for me, shell holders cost about $4. For lots of caliber changes in small runs the co-ax is great.
Once the dies are set they change very quickly, adjustments are seldom necessary but are quick.
I have it mounted to a 20” high bench, I sit in a chair at normal chair height and the press is easy to use.
A short handle gives plenty of leverage for everything but case forming or full length sizing of long rifle cases IMO.
From a design standpoint the alignment and leverage are very good, under heavy usage; I expect it would last forever with a minimum of care.
Forester Customer Service is excellent.
If I needed a single stage press I would buy another Forester Co-AX.
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