In this episode of the Forster Reloading Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most common questions in precision reloading — what’s the real difference between an expander ball and a mandrel? Josh and Scott break down the mechanics behind each, when you should use one over the other, and how both impact your brass consistency, neck tension, and overall precision. We also wrap up the 2025 match season, thank our amazing sponsors and shooters, and talk about what’s coming next for 2026. Topics...
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In this episode of the Forster Reloading Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most common questions in precision reloading — what’s the real difference between an expander ball and a mandrel? Josh and Scott break down the mechanics behind each, when you should use one over the other, and how both impact your brass consistency, neck tension, and overall precision. We also wrap up the 2025 match season, thank our amazing sponsors and shooters, and talk about what’s coming next for 2026. Topics...
You’re Measuring Lands Wrong (Here’s How to Fix It)
Straight Shooters
43 minutes
2 months ago
You’re Measuring Lands Wrong (Here’s How to Fix It)
In this episode of the Forster Podcast, Scott and Josh dive deep into one of the most important — and sometimes overlooked — aspects of precision reloading: finding the lands in your rifle. We break down multiple methods, including the Hornady OAL gauge, custom case modifications, and Josh’s personal “feel” technique. You’ll learn why finding the lands matters, how different bullets impact measurements, and why consistency is more important than perfection. We also touch on: Common pitf...
Straight Shooters
In this episode of the Forster Reloading Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most common questions in precision reloading — what’s the real difference between an expander ball and a mandrel? Josh and Scott break down the mechanics behind each, when you should use one over the other, and how both impact your brass consistency, neck tension, and overall precision. We also wrap up the 2025 match season, thank our amazing sponsors and shooters, and talk about what’s coming next for 2026. Topics...
