Forster co ax clicking?

[thefitter]

I have a Forster co ax thats about 3 years old. It has started clicking when I use a Redding body die on .308Win cases. I have lubed it up and I can not figure out what is happening. The click is at the point when I'm just raising back up after completing the downward stroke. It clicks the first 1/8" and then goes away.

It only does it with this one body die, NO others. The die looks fine and is clean. The cases look fine after also. Maybe nothings wrong but its driving me nuts.

Any ideas?

Thanks

 

[Medic505]

I was hoping someone would have an answer. I deprime and size on a Bonanza/Forester, but never had this problem. Even sat down at mine and cycled it a few times, but I'm at a loss as to why yours is clicking. Do you use the ring that came on the Redding die? Have you removed and lubed the shell holder plates? They start to pinch at about that point in the stroke. That's my best guess.

I know the drive you nuts feeling, my press started squeaking about half way through the stroke the other day, a good cleaning and some Kroil fixed it up. Hope you find your "click".

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Is it the shellholder snapping together off the pins?

 

[thefitter]

Sorry I should have said that I have the adapter that allows me to use regular shell holders.

Thanks

 

[MrMajestic]

Mine does also when using body dies and cases requiring sizing down low in the web region. I just don't worry about it. :-[

 

[Erik Cortina]

Check for wear on linkage.

 

[artbosco]

Sorry I should have said that I have the adapter that allows me to use regular shell holders. Thanks

What's it like with the originally designed shell holder?

Have you tried a F/L die instead of the half measure body die?

 

[thefitter]

It only does it with this one body die.

I only use body dies and LCDs in this press. I seat with a Wilson.

Thanks

 

[asauer]

The only strange noises I've ever heard from my Co-Ax have been from the primer seater on top (I took the primer seater punch and shell holder off as I don't use it, but leaving the bracket on made me feel better as if it helps hold the tops of the rods together) and also noise from the primer drop tube rubbing on one of the three co-ax presses I've had.

Doubt that'll help you as it's only with one die, which is odd. Out of curiosity, what are your reasons for using a regular shellholder setup? That defeats half the reason for this style press in my opinion.

 

[savagedasher]

Two of the reasons I have the Forster press Is the shell holder and positive stop priming.
I have one with small priming and the other with large priming.
Same with the shell holder.
The click could be from not using Forster locking rings. Larry

 

[thefitter]

The only strange noises I've ever heard from my Co-Ax have been from the primer seater on top (I took the primer seater punch and shell holder off as I don't use it, but leaving the bracket on made me feel better as if it helps hold the tops of the rods together) and also noise from the primer drop tube rubbing on one of the three co-ax presses I've had.

Doubt that'll help you as it's only with one die, which is odd. Out of curiosity, what are your reasons for using a regular shellholder setup? That defeats half the reason for this style press in my opinion.

I can use any size case holder.

 

[Medic505]

The only strange noises I've ever heard from my Co-Ax have been from the primer seater on top (I took the primer seater punch and shell holder off as I don't use it, but leaving the bracket on made me feel better as if it helps hold the tops of the rods together) and also noise from the primer drop tube rubbing on one of the three co-ax presses I've had.

Doubt that'll help you as it's only with one die, which is odd. Out of curiosity, what are your reasons for using a regular shellholder setup? That defeats half the reason for this style press in my opinion.

I can use any size case holder.

Ok, I'll admit right up front, I am a little thick headed but, you can load nearly any case made on a Co-Ax. Just like asauer said, that's half the reason to own one. I must be missing something.

 

[thefitter]

The only strange noises I've ever heard from my Co-Ax have been from the primer seater on top (I took the primer seater punch and shell holder off as I don't use it, but leaving the bracket on made me feel better as if it helps hold the tops of the rods together) and also noise from the primer drop tube rubbing on one of the three co-ax presses I've had.

Doubt that'll help you as it's only with one die, which is odd. Out of curiosity, what are your reasons for using a regular shellholder setup? That defeats half the reason for this style press in my opinion.

I can use any size case holder.

Ok, I'll admit right up front, I am a little thick headed but, you can load nearly any case made on a Co-Ax. Just like asauer said, that's half the reason to own one. I must be missing something.

The standard jaws do not fit all cases. They offer their LS jaws but you have to remove them and turn them around depending on what you are working on. Large/Small.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/672863/forster-co-ax-single-stage-press-ls-shellholder-jaws

If you install their adapter once all you need to do is switch cases holders to match your case.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/144115/forster-co-ax-single-stage-press-shellholder-adapter-plate?cm_vc=ProductFinding

You also do not have to hold the case until the jaws close as you operate the arm.

Kapeesh?

The main reason I like the Co Ax is the die slot.

 

[masterblaster1]

I dont hold the case I just plop it up there and ram away. I get the clicking too but I dont worry about it, Forster will rebuild it for free if you break or wear it out.

 

[asauer]

I understand where you're coming from then. The only thing I think you may be missing out on is the self aligning feature of the spring loaded jaw style. How do you know you have your shellholder exactly centered? I would guess you'd leave the two hold down screws loose, run a piece of brass up into a full length sizer, then tighten them down? Just curious, as I've never used that setup.

I'm pretty fortunate that I've picked up three Co-Ax presses for a total of $300. No jaw swapping needed

 

[rwk]

Put ear plugs in!

 

[Milo 2.0]

Mine clicks if I have the jaw spreader set too wide, can't be the op's problem though.

 

[thefitter]

Put ear plugs in!

I can tell you are a auto mechanic.

 

[Trevor60]

i have the same issue some times and i have narrowed it down to lubing the base of the case.

I would lube the case normally (imperial die wax) and start from the top down. the case would click if i did not put enough lube near the base. I determined that the case would get stuck of sorts and when i was extracted the case the jaws would lift a little and when the case popped free it would lower the jaws against the plate causing the clicking sound. When i lubed the base of the case more the die couldn't grab it and it would be a clean release.

I don't get the clicking for my neck die or my depriming die

I have a custom die with a small base dia...

I still get the click but know that i know what is causing it i am not as concerned i just try and lube the case completely.

Trevor

 

[savagedasher]

I have a Forster co ax thats about 3 years old. It has started clicking when I use a Redding body die on .308Win cases. I have lubed it up and I can not figure out what is happening. The click is at the point when I'm just raising back up after completing the downward stroke. It clicks the first 1/8" and then goes away.

It only does it with this one body die, NO others. The die looks fine and is clean. The cases look fine after also. Maybe nothings wrong but its driving me nuts.

Any ideas?

Thanks

The noise is when the case releases from the die. Both of mine do the same. Hold up on shell holder and it wont jump and make the noise. mine isn't a click but a popping sound. Larry