Forster Co-ax blues

[C-dubb]

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. ?

[jimkim]

Check out Optics Planet.

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[C-dubb]

Optics Planed says "Extended backorder no known ETA"

[BK7saum]

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.

[AZ Pete]

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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[rfroy]

Check out the Mec Marksman. I am looking at this one as the coax is impossible to find in stock

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[mdi]

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...

[5Shot]

I can ask at the SHOT show.

[C-dubb]

I can ask at the SHOT show.

Please ! and report back

[jimkim]

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. ?

I guess I put the last one in my cart this morning. I didn't buy it.

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[LUCKYDAWG13]

I picked mine up at Cabelas bargain cave $ 120 new a few years ago love it

[2011redrider]

Looked on this site and they show them back ordered till April fool day!

https://www.creedmoorsports.com/product/3853/New-Items

[Valley-Shooter]

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.

[jmort]

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

[LUCKYDAWG13]

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

[jimkim]

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

I did the same thing.

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[C-dubb]

You can put them in your cart at Optics planet but when you order they tell you that it's on "extended backorder"

[trebor44]

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. ?

Try this guy: https://www.northwestfirearms.com/th...-press.285963/

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!

[1hole]

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.

[41cal]

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.