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I've grown weary of my progressive presses and decided to scale down my operation. Did some research and decided that I had to have a Forster Co-ax press to compliment my bench. A little pricey for a single press but not as high as some of my other presses so it was time to order one. Ha HA! not a press anywhere to be found. Is Forster that far behind or are they going out of business. ?
Check out Optics Planet.
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Optics Planed says "Extended backorder no known ETA"
I have seen them out of stock at different times in the past years. Not sure why. I don't see them as a high volume sell. There was a post to a Frankford copy of the Co-Ax that might be available or available soon. I think it had a good review, but don't remember any specifics. Co-Ax presses will be available again, just don't know how long that might be.
be patient, you won't regret it. I found mine in a small gun shop about 25 years ago.....cost $60 if I recall correctly, It was used and covered with grime.
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Check out the Mec Marksman. I am looking at this one as the coax is impossible to find in stock
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Shop around. I have several single stage presses and one turret so I was able to reload while I was waiting for my Co-Ax to arrive. I am very glad I waited. The Forster Co-Ax is the best press I've used, hands down...
I can ask at the SHOT show.
Please ! and report backQuote:
Originally Posted by 5Shot
I guess I put the last one in my cart this morning. I didn't buy it.Quote:
Originally Posted by C-dubb
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I picked mine up at Cabelas bargain cave $ 120 new a few years ago:guntootsmiley: love it
Looked on this site and they show them back ordered till April fool day!
https://www.creedmoorsports.com/product/3853/New-Items
I see that one seller on eBay has 5 of them. $385
I not sure if that's a good price or not. Some sellers will negotiate their prices.
Optics Planet
Just put one in the cart
So buy it now - $324.49
https://www.opticsplanet.com/checkout/cart
I do not want one. But as always buy what you want, use what you want.
Good Luck
There was a used one on RFC a few weeks ago guy was asking $225 for it you can find them at a good price
I did the same thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by jmort
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You can put them in your cart at Optics planet but when you order they tell you that it's on "extended backorder"
Try this guy: https://www.northwestfirearms.com/th...-press.285963/Quote:
Originally Posted by C-dubb
There is no difference between a Bonanza and Forester co-ax. Parts are interchangeable, I have had mine for over 30 years and it would be the last one to go!
C-dubb, the Co-Ax is obviously an excellent press in some respects but so are others.
With the Co-Ax, seems it's a "love to use it" or "hate to use it" thing and a lot of us do not love it.
Just some personal thoughts for your consideration:
* I find the ergonomics of that center mounted, straight-out, lever arm equally awkward to use with either hand.
* Needing those large die lock rings bothers me,
* so does the (almost) "universal" shell holder thing.
* RCBS bullet puller type dies are difficult to use on that press.
* And, if you buy an older used one you may get the original version with the lever yoke that can't clear (my favorite) Forster/Redding micrometer seating dies.
It's your decision, to each his own. IF someone gave me a CoAx I would not throw it away but there's no way I'd ever pay the price for one. I just don't see them as any improvement over several conventional presses.
Demand for the coax is very high, they dont stay in stock very long.
several venders will let you sign up to be notified when a back ordered item becomes available.
I would sign up and when you get the email
dont wait to order one.
Just be patient they will be back in stock soon.
Just bought one off of Ebay. Actually got it at a fair price !
Now I'll need to start shopping for goodies to add to it. [smilie=w:
What goodies? It doesn't need any goodies! Ok maybe the Inline roller handle and LED light. Also mounting as seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c9ZFsSgyeAQuote:
Originally Posted by C-dubb
buy a stack of extra jaw springs
If you have B3 or older model then Forster has an upgrade shell hold housing that helps prevent those jaw springs from disappearing into sove black hole.
Lyman has a new "M" press that is quite similar, more (better?) features and for less $.
I bought one of these a couple of years ago in good shape for about 135 bucks. Still haven't set it up, I need to do that.
It's actually Frankford that has the new M press.Quote:
Originally Posted by drkphibr
This is pretty much my sentiments too. No doubt its a fine press. It would cost me a small fortune to buy enough die lock rings to convert all of my dies. If I bought one of these I would look into some of the custom jaws and springs that are offered.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1hole
Since you bought one before I posted, please let us know how you like it, once you have used it some.
When I got my new Co-Ax a couple years ago, I too started looking for "upgrades"/accessories. The only things I came up with were a lighting system from Inline and some extra shell holder jaw springs. I read complaints about the "long throw handle", but I rarely need more leverage than just grabbing the yoke, except for F/L sizing Garand fired 30-6 brass. I did get the extra jaws because I reload a variety of cartridges, but inexpensive and if one learns how to change them, it's no big deal. I like the self closing jaws much better than a "universal" RCBS type shell holder (just drop a case on the plate between the jaws and raise the handle, easy peasy). I have lost no springs and needed no short handle (you know you don't have to hold the end of the handle, don't you? You can grab the handle between the yoke and the end, or you can hold the yoke comfortably). I mounted my press at an angle to my left which aids the "ergonomics" for feeding cases or sizing bullets (I made a long ram that fits in the shell holder jaws and is long enough to punch bullets all the way through a Lee size die).
I couldn't find much in the way of accessories that were really needed...
FWIW; I read about complaints about "needing" large (?) lock rings. Since the dies float in a Co-Ax, the only "need" for Sinclair or Forster lock rings is they fit in the slot better and limit upward movement. When I got my Co-Ax I ordered some Forster lock rings and the cost was less than $5.00 each. I needed a few quickly so I drilled and tapped (8-32)some other manufacturer's rings and used nylon tipped set screws. I even drilled and tapped some Lee lock rings. All these home modified rings produced good ammo and I particularity watched OAL of ammo but found no more than .002" variation in length, about the same as when Forster rings were used. (the dies will only move upward so much, and will move the same every time. I adjusted the dies to give me a particular OAL and yes, the dies did move upward under pressure, but they moved the same distance, consistently every time, so there was no variation.).
It's too bad these minor things bother some reloaders, but that's what choice is all about...
Stopped by the booth at SHOT, and they told me that they are shipping as many as they can produce and should be shipping 200-300 in the next few weeks. No issues, just more demand than availability.