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Which did you purchase? I updated to include people who have at least used the frankford as I've read lots about the Forster.
This is really not helpful as I've read lots of complaints on the Forster and lots of pluses on the frankford but there are also not nearly as many comments on the frankford compared to the Forster. Yes the Forster is tried and true so I wanted to hear both sides. I honestly like the features of the frankford better. I wasn't looking at it because of price. Lastly there is a 14 press shoot out where the frankford did surprisingly well but that was just one users opinion.
Hmmmmm, guess I'm still eliminated from the discussion. Forster just seems the smarter way to go, I'd give the Frankford a while to get rid of any bugs or problems that might arise with beta testing by customers. It did do well in the press evaluation, and the light is very cool
For the record I've never seen a more complete backed by numbers comparison on presses ever. I also got an RCBS summit so I have two new presses to work with. Can't loose with the Forster, you can sell it when they are unavailable to buy. Spent this morning setting up and going over the summit, I see why it did so well in the comparison. There went the money for my new barrel DaveSo what you REALLY want are people to tell you the franlin is a great machine or give positives.
Actually no. That is not what I want. There have been very few reviews of the frankford by actual users. Most people's issue is it's Chinese made. I'm looking for real world experience.
Better throw out all your electronics then.
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Thanks!!!Ok so reviews from people that have actually bought own and have used the press and mention nothing about made in china as the issue are not what your looking for?? Or did you not actually read thru the threads on the hide.
Posts such as these few as examples:
As you can see all is not bad but its a bit rough and as expected there are a few qc issues.
Since they were already up in google here's some others from other sites
Maybe hit this guy up in link below as he seems to have one plus a few other presses and is open to answering questions about his use which seems positive. In case it does not link to the post its #19
Forster Coax
Anyone using this press? How do you like it? I know it’s expensive for a single stage but I really like the priming system, switching dies quickly and the fact that you don’t have to keep track of shell holders. Only thing I don’t like about it is that they seem to be unicorns. Where’s a guy...
If these somehow are not helpful then Im not sure what comments would be if you are not just looking for cheerleading which I would not think to be the case.
As for electronics Samsung last I checked had closed all its China plants. So its fairly easy to have electronics not made in china these days as Samsung is not exactly small. But that does not mean better necessarily.
I do agree China should not equal cheap crap. Its simply no longer the case but its mostly in specific areas. But its built that cheap product rep over 30+yrs its going to take a long time to over come but its well on its way as long as we do not look to its food manf.
They are good at electronics no doubt but mechanical manf products has always been a budget run industry there. Interestingly much of China raw materials to make plastics and polymers cones from the USA. I have a number of family members in that industry that have made numerous trips to over see product use etc. Texas port of Houston and Galveston area is a major hub of manf and export in this area.
Why not just order the press from a vendor with money back satisfaction policy and try it for yourself. No risk that way.
