How Forster Reloading Dies Are Made: Full Process Breakdown, Brass Fit, Reamers & Shop Insights

In this episode of the Forster Products Straight Shooters Podcast, Josh and Scott take you deep inside the entire die-making process — from raw bar stock to polished, precision tools ready for your reloading bench.

They break down how Forster sources their steel, how sizing dies and seating dies are actually made, why reamer design matters, and the small but critical details that separate good dies from great ones. You’ll also hear real-world examples of chamber differences, brass growth, shoulder bump, spring-back, bushing tolerances, and why custom dies can be so tricky.

Plus:
• Behind-the-scenes stories of the shop
• How Forster handles heat treat, polishing, reaming, and honing
• What really causes stuck brass and chamber fit issues
• The people behind the dies — shoutouts to almost the entire Forster team
• A first look at small-base dies and experimental 30 Whitetail setups

If you’ve ever wondered “How are high-quality dies actually made?” — this is the most detailed explanation you’ll find anywhere.