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.
Straight Shooters
Essential Reloading Gear for Beginners | Must-Have Tools vs. Nice-to-Haves
In this episode, Josh and Scott walk through the fundamentals of getting started with rifle reloading — from the bare-bones basics to the gear that’s nice to have (but not mandatory). If you're just starting out or looking to refine your reloading setup, this is the practical, no-fluff breakdown you’ve been waiting for.
🔥 What’s inside:
- A full list of reloading must-haves: presses, dies, calipers, and more
- Honest takes on the tools that improve accuracy and consistency (like annealers, runout gauges, and comparators)
- Tips to avoid common beginner mistakes
- Real talk on what’s worth your money and what can wait
Whether you're loading for competition, hunting, or just love dialing in your own precision ammo, this episode will give you a solid roadmap to start smart and grow with confidence.