A Forster Products Podcast

Straight Shooters

The Forster Products Straight Shooters podcast is an open ended discussion between, reloaders, gunsmiths, precision shooters, and manufactures. We welcome you to come listen to, learn from and provide feedback to the Pros as we discuss challenges, innovations, and history of all things that add to the sport we love of precision shooting. Maybe you shoot PRS, F-Class, or coyotes, our goal is to not only provide some insight through testing we have done but to grow and learn as an industry/community.

Latest Episode

How Forster Reloading Dies Are Made: Full Process Breakdown, Brass Fit, Reamers & Shop Insights

In this episode of the Forster Products Straight Shooters Podcast, Josh and Scott take you deep inside the entire die-making process — from raw bar stock to polished, precision tools ready for your reloading bench.

They break down how Forster sources their steel, how sizing dies and seating dies are actually made, why reamer design matters, and the small but critical details that separate good dies from great ones. You’ll also hear real-world examples of chamber differences, brass growth, shoulder bump, spring-back, bushing tolerances, and why custom dies can be so tricky. Plus:

Behind-the-scenes stories of the shop

How Forster handles heat treat, polishing, reaming, and honing

What really causes stuck brass and chamber fit issues

The people behind the dies — shoutouts to almost the entire Forster team

A first look at small-base dies and experimental 30 Whitetail setups

If you’ve ever wondered “How are high-quality dies actually made?” — this is the most detailed explanation you’ll find anywhere.