Forster Quick-Change Jaws for Co-Ax Press
The art of precision reloading demands tools that exemplify simplicity and effectiveness. Enter the Forster Quick-Change Jaws, a testament to engineering excellence designed for the discerning marksman who seeks efficiency without compromise.
When engaged in the meticulous craft of handloading, time is often spent swapping out shell holders. The Forster Quick-Change Jaws revolutionize this process by offering a swift and seamless transition between sizes. These spring-loaded jaws are adept at securing cases with unwavering stability, gripping them firmly at the base of the cannelure—a feature that enhances positive extraction and ensures reliability shot after shot.
The mechanism is intuitive: place your cartridge into the die, activate your Co-Ax Press handle, and watch as these self-actuating jaws open to embrace or release your case with mechanical grace. Upon raising the handle, they automatically retract to free your spent casing effortlessly.
This complete assembly includes everything required to swap out one side of either "S" or "LS" Shell Holder Jaws efficiently across various configurations:
- S-Large: Accommodates rim diameters from .468" to .562"
- S-Small: Fits rims ranging from .343" to .422"
- LS-Large: Holds rims sized between .531" and .625"
- LS-Small: Handles rims measuring from .312" to .375"
The transformation requires no disassembly—simply remove two 10-24 x 5/8” Button Head Screws (028271-020), switch out your jaws for another size compatible with any listed configuration, and continue loading without delay.
An alternative exists in using a Shell Holder Adapter Plate; however, it lacks the floating capability unique to Forster’s “S” and “LS” designs—a crucial element for those committed to achieving ultimate precision in their ammunition crafting endeavors.