FORSTER Cross Bolt Locking Rings for 7/8"‑14 Reloading Dies

FORSTER Cross Bolt Lock Ring · 7/8″-14
Secure die setting without pressing a screw into the thread
The aluminum ring clamps all around because a steel cross bolt pulls its two ends together. It is available as a single ring and in a pack of 12; function and thread size are identical.
Before buying: confirm 7/8″-14 thread

Black-Raptor classification: The ring does not set a die but preserves the previously found position. Its clear advantage is the thread-friendly cross-bolt clamping – especially interesting with frequent die changes and in the FORSTER Co-Ax press.
Does the ring fit?

Fits well if …
Your die has the standard 7/8″-14 thread.
You want to reproducibly keep settings when removing and reinstalling.
No radially pressing grub screw on the die thread is desired.
You are looking for matching aluminum rings for the T-slot of a FORSTER Co-Ax.

Fits less well if …
The die uses a special thread.
You want a readable fine adjustment instead of a pure locking.
The press system requires proprietary ring sizes.
All installed dies are already permanently equipped with matching rings.

Single ring or pack of 12?

1 piece The sensible choice for a single spare or foreign die. It allows a targeted switch without excess rings.

12 pieces For multiple die sets or a workshop where many tools are permanently switched to the same ring system. The quantity is the only functional difference.

What the construction practically be
works


Circumferential Clamping The cross bolt pulls the ring ends together. The screw does not press directly and pointwise on the thread.


Faster Change If the ring stays on the die, the stored position can be found faster the next time it is inserted. Press stop and work result must still be checked.


Co-Ax Positioning FORSTER provides aluminum rings for the T-slot of the Co-Ax: The die can be guided properly while the softer ring protects the slot compared to harder steel rings.


No Measuring System The ring does not show fine steps. For targeted, readable height adjustments, a system designed for that purpose like the Accu-Ring is more suitable.


Limits and Avoiding Bad Purchases

7/8″-14 is the strict compatibility criterion. “For most manufacturers” means standard thread, not automatic suitability of every special die or press.
The ring can reliably hold a wrong die setting – therefore it does not replace manufacturer instructions, test cycles, or dimension checks. Only clamp as tight as necessary for secure hold.

Setting and Safe Use


Set the die to working height according to press and die instructions.
Guide the ring flat to the intended contact surface without twisting the die.
Tighten the cross bolt evenly with a 7/64″ hex key.
Perform a test cycle, check fit and work result.
To readjust, loosen bolt, correct position, and secure again.

Do not continue working if thread is damaged, ring is deformed, or cross bolt is damaged. Keep reloading components out of reach of children and follow model-specific instructions.

Technical Data with Practical Consequences


Thread 7/8″-14 – fits standard dies, check special threads separately.


Ring Material Machined aluminum – fits Co-Ax T-slot and provides thread-friendly clamping.


Cross Bolt Steel, 6-32 × 1/2″ – pulls the ring ends together.


Tool 7/64″ hex key – keep separately ready.


Variants 1 piece: DIE-G-10 · 12 pieces: DIE-G-10-DOZEN.


GTIN 1 piece 757253002052 · 12 pieces 757253999833.


Scope of Delivery

Depending on selection: one FORSTER Cross Bolt locking ring or twelve identical rings.
Die, press, and 7/64″ hex key are not included.

FAQ
Does the ring fit dies from other manufacturers? Yes, as long as the die has the standard 7/8″-14 thread and the press system can accommodate the ring.
Does the cross bolt press directly on the thread? No. It pulls the two ring ends together; this is the difference from many radial locking screws.
Is the ring suitable for the FORSTER Co-Ax? Yes. FORSTER provides these aluminum cross bolt rings for the T-slot of the Co-Ax press.
Are the single ring and 12-pack technically different? No. Thread format, material, and function are the same; only the quantity changes.
Is the hex key included? A key is not listed in the specified scope of delivery. Plan to have a 7/64″ key separately.

Clear Purchase Decision
A clean workshop solution for 7/8″-14 dies when settings should be preserved and threads not pointwise stressed. Not a substitute for correct setup, dimension checks, or a real fine adjustment system.