Frankford Arsenal Dielocker Lock Rings- will they fit into a Forster Co-Ax press?

[marchboom]

Like the title says, I was wondering if they will work with a Co-Ax press. They are much cheaper than the Forster marked lock rings.

OR, does anyone know of a DIY way to mark lock rings with graduation marks?

Thanks

 

[Fire Dog]

Like the title says, I was wondering if they will work with a Co-Ax press. They are much cheaper than the Forster marked lock rings.

OR, does anyone know of a DIY way to mark lock rings with graduation marks?

Thanks

Go for the Foster, I buy their lock rings by the bag full and all the dies that I have now wear them and the original ones just lie in the bottom of the die box..
The Foster rings are just a bit thicker and that eliminates any rocking of the die in the slot that holds the die in the press...
My Co-Ax is the original Bonanza {Foster bought out Bonanza many years ago} and current co-ax press parts interchange with the original. After all, if it works why change it?
Buy Once, Cry Once...
In the overall scheme of things regarding shooting, die rings are a minor expense so why not use the ones that the press was designed for...??

 

[marchboom]

$17 per ring is not cheap and I was just wondering if there was a cheaper way of marking rings.

 

[marchboom]

The Forster rings are $17 per ring. The Frankford Arsenal rings are cheaper but not sure if they will fit a Co-Ax press. I sent an email to Frankford asking for the dimensions of their rings. Hopefully they will respond by tomorrow.

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[PatMiles]

Called Frankford Arsenal to ask about the measurements.
Thickness is 8mm. OD is 33mm.
Forster Co-Ax rings are 8mm thick, OD is 34.65mm.

 

[marchboom]

Called Frankford Arsenal to ask about the measurements.
Thickness is 8mm. OD is 33mm.
Forster Co-Ax rings are 8mm thick, OD is 34.65mm.

Thank you very much for calling Frankford Arsenal. That was very kind of you. I left a message with their customer service but they have yet to email me with the info.

Now I can order them.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

Yes, Frankford Arsenal Dielocker Rings fit the Forster co-ax press.

 

[marchboom]

Yes, Frankford Arsenal Dielocker Rings fit the Forster co-ax press.

Thank you.

 

[SeabeeKen]

I'll have to look but I may have a bunch of forster rings since parting with my forster press

 

[TTE]

I'll have to look but I may have a bunch of forster rings since parting with my forster press

If you find some and they are for sale, I'm interested.

 

[SeabeeKen]

If you find some and they are for sale, I'm interested.

I'll look tomorrow.

 

[SeabeeKen]

If you find some and they are for sale, I'm interested.

I have 26 forster and 6 sinclair. These are not marked rings, just standard forster. Likely have more but they are still on dies

 

[Fire Dog]

Like the title says, I was wondering if they will work with a Co-Ax press. They are much cheaper than the Forster marked lock rings.

OR, does anyone know of a DIY way to mark lock rings with graduation marks?

Thanks

Buy the genuine article… now down to $10.88 direct from Foster.

Accu-Ring Die Lock Ring – Forster Products

Accu-Ring Die Lock Ring $ 14.50 Original price was: $14.50. $ 10.88 Current price is: $10.88. Accu-Ring Die Lock Ring quantity Add to cart SKU

www.forsterproducts.com

 

[TTE]

I have 26 forster and 6 sinclair. These are not marked rings, just standard forster. Likely have more but they are still on dies

Seems I cannot send you a PM. Send me one.
Thanks

 

[Fire Dog]

Seems I cannot send you a PM. Send me one.
Thanks

The forum security system won’t let you send a PM if you use a VPN or other type of intermediate security service… {:~/
You can respond to a PM but not be able to send one.. This has been a problem for quite a while.

 

[TTE]

The forum security system won’t let you send a PM if you use a VPN or other type of intermediate security service… {:~/
You can respond to a PM but not be able to send one.. This has been a problem for quite a while.

I clicked on your name, it showed I could send a PM to you.

 

[Fire Dog]

I clicked on your name, it showed I could send a PM to you.

It has locked me out for more than a year and I have even had a conversation with the forum administrator and was told that was the reason…
I have seen others on the forum complaining about this problem and I have on occasions had problems even signing on….