Forester Coax Press for Swaging

[MathGuy]

Hello All,

I've been lurking here for a while & just joined the group
yesterday. Been reloading for some time. Use a Forester Coax single
stage press for load development & a Hornady progressive
for volume loading.

Haven't done any swaging & want to learn. So, is it OK
to use the Forester for swaging? Want to do .223 & eventually
.40. Will start with spent .22RF. Lastly, can this press also handle
sizing cooper tubing like refrigerator/plumbing tubing for .223/.40

Thanks for any help!

[paul h]

I don't know that the co-ax has the mechanical advantage needed for swaging. I'd look for a used rock chucker.

[JMtoolman]

I have used my co-ax for swaging pure lead bullets for pistols, but I was really straining it. I stopped before I broke something. I would look for a rockchucker if I was to do it again. The toolman.

[DukeInFlorida]

I agree with the other two. I had one reloading student come by with a COAX, and it was OK for reloading, but doesn't have enough oomph to make swaged bullets.

The used RockChucker makes much more sense.

[MathGuy]

Thanks for the warning, sure don't want to break the Forester.
Will probably go with the Corbin.

[marten]

The Forster is a little light in its toggle links etc, do not even much care for it as a reloading press!

[Sasquatch-1]

Thanks for the warning, sure don't want to break the Forester.
Will probably go with the Corbin.

I was using a Rockchucker supreme and a single stage die for 44. Broke one of the connecting links within the first month. RCBS cheerfully replaced the link. (Never even asked what I was doing when it broke.) I have since bought a used Dave Corbin S Press. Makes a world of difference.

If you go with a Rockchucker make sure it's an original or a #2.