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ULTRA™ MICROMETER SEATER DIES Reviews & Ratings

Forster Reloading Dies are of excellent quality and provide the reloader with the ability to produce concentric rounds time and time again. Each die is manufactured from the finest quality steel carefully machined to very tight tolerances. Dies are hand polished both before and after the heat-treating process to guarantee an extra fine finish. All Forster reloading dies feature their Forster Cross Bolt Die Locking Ring that tightens the two ends of the split ring instead of tightening a screw directly into the threads of the die. The Forster Ultra Seater includes all of the features of the Forster Bench Rest Seater Die above, plus an ultra accurate micrometer adjustment. This micrometer adjustment allows you to adjust bullet seating depth from .0005 inch to .001 inch increments, and makes switching bullets easy - just dial back to your previous recorded setting. Forster Ultra Seaters make fine tuning your bullets to the lands of your rifling simple.

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Reviews Summary

The Forster Ultra Micrometer Seater Die impresses users with its precision, ease of use, and effective design, providing consistent and accurate bullet seating. However, some note minor issues with bullet rings and compatibility with VLD bullets. Most users appreciate its affordability and overall performance, making it a popular choice among reloaders.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Quality

80%

Reviewers frequently mention the high quality and durability of the Forster Ultra Micrometer Seater Die. Many appreciate its precision, stating it allows for consistent bullet seating and reduces runout significantly, which enhances their reloading accuracy.

Ease of Use

75%

Users consistently highlight the ease of setup and operation of the seater die. The intuitive micrometer mechanism and clear markings make adjustments smooth, thereby streamlining the reloading process and increasing user satisfaction.

Precision and Consistency

70%

A key theme in the reviews is the improved precision and consistency in bullet seating. Users report fewer issues with c.o.a.l, enhanced concentricity, and fewer rejections, leading to overall better performance in their reloaded ammunition.

Minor Issues

35%

Some users reported minor defects, such as the seating stem leaving a ring on the bullet and difficulty with certain bullet types, particularly long-profile VLD bullets. These issues, while not universal, were noted by a few reviewers and suggest potential for product improvement.

Value for Money

65%

Many reviewers agree that the Forster Ultra Micrometer Seater Die offers exceptional value, combining quality and affordability. This makes it a preferred choice among reloaders who want a reliable die without overspending.

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Good die but not for VLD bullets

I have several of these Forster Ultra Micrometer Seating Dies in various calibers. All have worked very well with standard weight for caliber bullets of conventional shape. I bought this die to seat heavy for caliber bullets in a .223 bolt gun. Although the 80 grain Sierra Match King bullet is not technically a VLD design the seating stem of this die would not engage the bullet consistently. Seating depths would vary by a much as 10 thousandths of an inch. Sometimes the bullet tip would bottom out inside the cup of the seating stem. After diagnosing the problem I discovered Forster does not have a VLD stem available. I returned this die to Brownells and purchased another manufacturer's die that has a VLD stem. This is a very good seating die but perhaps not appropriate for long profile bullets.

Good but needed some work

I use this to load for my AR, a Ruger Ranch Rifle and a TC Encore. It works fine but when I first received it some work was needed. I noticed that the sliding sleeve would catch partway up and found that the roll marking on the bottom of the sleeve was raised sufficiently to drag on the outer housing. It was significant and I have no doubt it would have caused issues. Also, the seater plug had a ridge around the bottom where the bullet entered that cause significant drag in the sleeve. A bit of careful stoning made things better although the seater still feels a bit rough in the sleeve. Roll marking after precision machining on the sleeve seems like a real bad idea.