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
Meet The Man Behind The Forster Datum Dial
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In this episode, Scott from Forster sits down with Rod Hartman, a former owner of Forster Products, along with Josh from the team. Rod shares his 50-year journey at Forster—from starting as a machinist on Christmas break to becoming an innovator behind some of the most influential reloading tools in the industry.
We cover:
- The history and growth of Forster Products
- Stories from the shop floor and customer interactions
- Innovations like the micrometer seating die, datum dial, and 3-in-1 case trimmer
- Lessons for reloaders on brass, dies, and neck tension
- Balancing tradition with new ideas for the future of reloading
If you’re passionate about reloading, machining, or the history behind the tools you use, this conversation is packed with insight, stories, and lessons you won’t want to miss.