Forster CO AX pits in metal

[TheCZKid]

If you're concerned about rust or corrosion, you might consider applying some Birchwood Casey bluing. It would add a little corrosion resistance, like on any blued barrel or action on a gun. I've done that with some punches and so on I get at yard sales, if they show some surface rust I lightly sand or steel wool it, then apply a couple applications of Super Blue.

 

[Tokay444]

It’s 100% fine. Don’t bother them.

 

[danny]

It’s 100% fine. Don’t bother them.

Yes, really, don't bother them. The people at Forster, from personal experience, are great, and they will listen, but it isn't worth your time or theirs to pursue this.

Danny

 

[Lefty Trigger]

The critical area is the top and bottom of the groove where the nut slides into and that area looks a lot smoother and better finished. Just keep it oiled and roll with it. Cast iron is great at soaking up oil so rust should not be an issue.

 

[Gil P.]

Thanks for the replies all. Rust was my main concern. I'll keep it oiled and try not to think about it.

 

[danny]

Thanks for the replies all. Rust was my main concern. I'll keep it oiled and try not to think about it.

I didn't see any rust. Maybe it's just me.

Danny

 

[Gil P.]

I didn't see any rust. Maybe it's just me.

Danny

No rust yet. I've been keeping it oiled since I got it. I was worried that the pits it came with might eventually get rust in them. And if other owners of the Co Ax had similar pits.

 

[Iowa Fox]

Looks normal to me. Give it a couple coats of good paste car wax and you will never have rust problems.

 

[mac86951]

I didn't see any rust. Maybe it's just me.

Danny

Caution, now that you've posted pics; if you have less flyers than the next guy, we'll be looking to purchase your press! We have the evidence now, and this ever so miniscule 'give' based on your potential results must naturally perform better.

-Mac

 

[epc308]

This is the kind of thing that happens when we get to the fall lull in range time. We sit and stare at the bench and start analyzing things to why once again ALL of my rifles are not shooting in the .1’s?

Coffee is done this AM (03:15,:-o) I need to go inspect my RC and COAX, maybe the culprit of why the 22BR shot like it did yesterday. Speer’s shot well as normal, snuggled into a nice cluster @200. The Barnes shot low and way left, but clustered well.
May now need to examine threads on my front rest for inclusions as there is some cast material there.

Won’t you have to finish weighing your primers first before you can start your porosity inspection(s)?
Good thing I didn’t call you at 8. You were probably leaned back in your recliner with the dog in your lap, both of you back to sleep by that time.

 

[SeabeeKen]

So much steel production has gone overseas and with increased demand, I would imagine quality has suffered too. Prices are sky high too and that may affect decision making on what and manufacture uses. Cast stuff looks this way sometimes.
I don't think that it should hurt anything. I would get some good quality car wax and wipe a couple coats on. Recoat once or twice a year.

I know RCBS presses are cast in china and machined here.