Forster pilot identification

MDS · December 13, 2010, 02:33 PM

I have a Forster case trimmer I bought used. It had an extra pilot, I don't know what for. There is some kind of marking on the head, it looks lke CG or something. Any way I can tell?

tkofoid · December 13, 2010, 04:18 PM

I use the forster trimmer. All my pilots have the caliber stamped on them. Is the pilot the same shape as the others? Measure the pilot for caliber. If it is a standard caliber and you have a use for it,,,,use it. I am curious as to the caliber. Cannot figure out the 'CG"
Terry

dahermit · December 13, 2010, 04:24 PM

It is a caliber marking on the end. It must not be stamped very well. Measure it with your micrometer...of course you have one do you not?

BombthePeasants · December 13, 2010, 04:33 PM

If it measures .28", and you don't want it, I'd be glad to take it off your hands!

**Unclenick** · December 13, 2010, 04:40 PM

The Forster trimmer has some part numbers that start with "CT", for Case Trimmer. It's the collets and some cutter shafts, mainly. The pilots are numbered.

MDS · December 14, 2010, 12:17 AM

Ok, file this under blind. My son's younger eyes says it's 35. I was hoping it was for a .308. Sorry to waste everyone's time. But thanks for helping as always guys.

December 13, 2010, 02:33 PM	#1
MDS Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 492	Forster pilot identification I have a Forster case trimmer I bought used. It had an extra pilot, I don't know what for. There is some kind of marking on the head, it looks lke CG or something. Any way I can tell?

December 13, 2010, 04:40 PM	#5
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	The Forster trimmer has some part numbers that start with "CT", for Case Trimmer. It's the collets and some cutter shafts, mainly. The pilots are numbered. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

December 13, 2010, 04:18 PM	#2
tkofoid Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2008 Location: N. D. Posts: 149	I use the forster trimmer. All my pilots have the caliber stamped on them. Is the pilot the same shape as the others? Measure the pilot for caliber. If it is a standard caliber and you have a use for it,,,,use it. I am curious as to the caliber. Cannot figure out the 'CG" Terry

December 13, 2010, 04:24 PM	#3
dahermit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Location: South Central Michigan...near Posts: 6,501	It is a caliber marking on the end. It must not be stamped very well. Measure it with your micrometer...of course you have one do you not?

December 13, 2010, 04:33 PM	#4
BombthePeasants Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 351	If it measures .28", and you don't want it, I'd be glad to take it off your hands!

December 14, 2010, 12:17 AM	#6
MDS Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 492	Ok, file this under blind. My son's younger eyes says it's 35. I was hoping it was for a .308. Sorry to waste everyone's time. But thanks for helping as always guys.