Straight Shooters

The Future of Reloading

Season 1 Episode 14

Inside Forster Products: Innovation, Precision & What’s Next! | Podcast with Vince Alber

In this episode, Scott from Forster Products sits down with Vince Alber — one of the driving forces behind Forster’s cutting-edge designs and manufacturing. Together, they dive deep into the evolution of Forster Products, from improving production processes to developing brand-new reloading tools for precision shooters and gunsmiths.

Topics Covered:

  • How Forster tackled manufacturing challenges and modernized production
  • The story behind the Co-Ax XL Press and why it’s changing the game
  • New tools like the Neck Tension Gauge, AQ Rings, and Micrometer Powder Measure
  • Big updates in headspace gauges — now including CIP cartridges
  • Inside look at Forster’s chamber reamers and piloted roughing drills
  • Sneak peek at upcoming products debuting at SHOT Show, including a new precision primer seater
  • How Forster balances innovation, affordability, and quality for reloaders everywhere

Whether you’re a competitive shooter, gunsmith, or precision handloader, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Forster continues to raise the bar in reloading technology.