OT ... a bit - Forster service is excellent.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:56 pm

Somewhere around 27 years ago I bought a Forster case trimmer. Over the years I've trimmed a gazillion cases with it. Eventually it got dull. On the fifth of this month I sent the cutter shaft to Forster for their sharpening service. $8.00 and 9 days later it's back all sharpened up and ready to go.

Very good service, two thumbs up.

Joe

RSY · Post by **RSY** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:06 pm

That's good to hear. They are tops with me, too.

I rarely mention I'm a Forster nut, because doing so usually gets you labeled as some sort of reloading snob by all the Lee acolytes. Don't you just love reverse discrimination?

scott

victor · Post by **victor** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:35 pm

i would like to try their hollow pointer set up for my .32 win.spl.any body here try this set up for their cast handloads?
Vic

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:13 pm

RSY,

I've never had anyone call me a snob because of what I use. I don't look down my nose at anybody because they use any other brand of equipment. It'd be kind of hard for anyone to do that considering I use several brands including some Lee.

I'm tempted though to buy a set of Forster bench rest dies for my 30-30, 308, and 30-06. But I keep putting it off. Maybe later. My Bonanza Co-AX presses with the RCBS dies make very good ammo.

victor,
I've been looking at that hollow pointer kit too. I've never used one, but I'm interested. Not sure why but I am.

Joe

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:25 pm

Joe -

I always enjoy hearing positive reports about companies. I like to patronize those companies that do right by their customers - especially shooters!!!

Thanks

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:37 am

Forster is still one of those small American companies that will go out of their way to please. They have made me several inside neck reamers, even going the extra mile when I needed a half thousandths measurement. The sharpness on their case trimmers, like Joe says, "last forever". In fact, on two occasions, when I was discussing a problem with the tech, he called his machinist to come talk to me on the phone.

This is why I insist on buying American, what little is left to buy.------Sixgun

homefront · Post by **homefront** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:04 pm

My Forstner trimmer is one of the nicest I have used. I try to find their products when I can, just because I've been so happy with the trimmer.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:41 pm

If you can't find Forster products locally you can buy direct from them.
http://www.forsterproducts.com/

Joe

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:43 pm

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Lee stuff made in the USA?

RSY · Post by **RSY** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:01 am

J Miller wrote:If you can't find Forster products locally you can buy direct from them.
http://www.forsterproducts.com/

Joe

True, but...

As much as I love Forster/Bonanza, it's much cheaper to buy their stuff from an online catalog shop like Graf & Sons ( www.grafs.com ).

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:33 pm

BlaineG wrote:Please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Lee stuff made in the USA?

Far as I know it is.

Joe