Forster Co-Ax model B4

[gojones]

I was going through my morning routine of reading various forums and saw where someone stated that they received the new model B4 (manufactured in 2016). I looked at MidwayUSA and saw that theirs is on sale but no reference to model number. Does anyone have any info and if so, what is the difference between the B3 and B4.

 

[JBO]

Drop tube is a little bigger and the paint texture and color was changed a little.
Basically the same press.

 

[gojones]

Drop tube is a little bigger and the paint texture and color was changed a little.
Basically the same press.

Received this minutes ago from Forster: "

The main difference between the Model B3 and the current Model B4 press we are making is that the newer model has a larger diameter primer drop tube.

The paint is also more of a textured matte finish rather than the red shinier paint. We have also changed the set screw for securing the handle to a larger screw."

 

[danny]

Received this minutes ago from Forster: "

The main difference between the Model B3 and the current Model B4 press we are making is that the newer model has a larger diameter primer drop tube.

The paint is also more of a textured matte finish rather than the red shinier paint. We have also changed the set screw for securing the handle to a larger screw."

I think it might have been a bit better if they had upgraded the standard length handle to a ball handle instead of doing the other mods. In any case, it was no big deal to buy a ball, then bore it for the handle tube, then slip it on. I don't know if a bigger handle set screw was warranted, either.

It is a great press in either B3 or B4 version.

Danny

 

[JamesnTN]

That primer drop tube needs to be bigger using large rifle primers on my current coax they will get backed up. I wonder if there's a fix for the older models?

 

[danny]

That primer drop tube needs to be bigger using large rifle primers on my current coax they will get backed up. I wonder if there's a fix for the older models?

No, that is not a simple upgrade according to Forster. My thoughts are that aside from buying the larger drop tube, maybe the catch jar lid, or jar assembly and maybe an E Clip, you would either have to buy the new casting with larger threaded hole, or drill and tap it to fit the new tube assembly, which is the way I would do it, if I ever did it, which is doubtful.

Danny

 

[danny]

No, that is not a simple upgrade according to Forster. My thoughts are that aside from buying the larger drop tube, maybe the catch jar lid, or jar assembly and maybe an E Clip, you would either have to buy the new casting with larger threaded hole, or drill and tap it to fit the new tube assembly, which is the way I would do it, if I ever did it, which is doubtful.

Danny

I saw a video of the B4. The paint is much nicer.

Danny