Forster Collet for Bullet Puller .338

• .338 Bullet Diameter Fit: Sized for .338 in / 8.59 mm bullets, this collet gives the correct grip on the projectile so bullets can be pulled with less risk of slipping or unnecessary marking.
• Solid Steel Construction: The steel body resists wear from repeated tightening and pulling cycles, making it a dependable choice for reloaders who regularly correct loads or salvage components.
• Heat-Treated Collet: Heat treatment helps the gripping surfaces hold their shape under pressure, which supports more consistent clamping and longer service life in routine bench use.
• Hand-Polished Finish: A polished working surface promotes smoother operation inside the bullet puller, helping the collet seat and release cleanly during repeated use.
• Fits Forster Bullet Pullers: This collet works with Forster Standard and Universal Bullet Pullers, giving reloaders a caliber-specific insert that matches either puller style.

About the Bullet Puller Collets Series

Forster Bullet Puller Collets are caliber-specific accessories made for reloaders who want a more controlled way to disassemble loaded cartridges. In the Forster lineup, they serve as the working interface between the bullet and the company’s Standard and Universal Bullet Pullers, with each collet matched to a particular bullet diameter rather than a broad caliber range. That approach matters in practice because the puller can grip the bullet more securely and with less chance of unnecessary damage when the fit is correct.

The series is built around a simple, durable design: solid steel construction, heat-treated bodies, and a hand-polished finish for smooth operation. These collets are intended for tasks such as correcting seating depth, changing bullets, adjusting powder charges, or salvaging components from loaded ammunition. Because they fit both Forster puller types, the series gives reloaders a consistent system across different press setups. The emphasis is not on complexity, but on repeatable grip, mechanical durability, and practical bench use where preserving bullets and other components can save both time and material.

About the Forster Collet for Bullet Puller .338

The Forster Collet for Bullet Puller .338 is the dedicated insert for handling cartridges loaded with .338 in bullets. Its job is straightforward but important: it provides the correctly sized gripping surface inside the puller so the bullet can be held firmly while the press does the work of separating it from the case. For reloaders working with .338-caliber projectiles, that proper fit is what makes the process more controlled and reduces the chance of slippage compared with using an ill-matched gripping surface.

This model uses a solid steel, heat-treated construction that stands up to repeated tightening and extraction cycles. In practical terms, that helps the collet maintain its shape and gripping consistency over time, especially for reloaders who regularly correct handloads, break down test batches, or recover components from loaded rounds. The hand-polished finish also contributes to smoother operation inside the puller body, so installation, clamping, and release feel cleaner and more predictable at the bench.

Another advantage of this collet is its compatibility with Forster Standard and Universal Bullet Pullers. That gives it flexibility across different reloading press arrangements while keeping the same caliber-specific interface on the bullet itself. For anyone loading .338 projectiles, this collet is the part that lets the puller system work as intended: secure grip, controlled bullet removal, and a better chance of preserving usable components for later loading work.

About Forster

Forster Products dates its history to 1935 and is known for making precision reloading and gunsmithing tools. The company is based in Lanark, Illinois, and states that its products are made in the United States. Within the shooting and reloading market, Forster is closely associated with bench tools and die systems built around repeatability, careful alignment, and durable shop use.

Its catalog covers a broad range of reloading equipment, including reloading dies, case trimmers, headspace gauges, and sight-mounting fixtures. Well-known products in the line include the Co-Ax Press and the company’s Bench Rest seating dies, which use a close-fitting chamber to help align the case and bullet during seating. That background is directly relevant to accessories like bullet puller collets, where precise fit and dependable mechanical function matter more than unnecessary complexity.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Forster
• Made in: USA
• Material: Steel
• Weight: 20.00 g
• Color: Silver
• Accessory type: Case preparation
• Bullet diameter: 8.59 mm
• Bullet diameter: 338.00 inch

Warranty

Forster provides a 2-year warranty for this product. This stated warranty period covers the collet as a Forster reloading accessory and gives clear time-based coverage rather than an open-ended policy.