Forster Full Length Sizing Die 50 BMG, Bench Rest

• Bench Rest full-length sizing: Sizes the entire case while also decapping in one operation, helping .50 BMG brass return to consistent chambering dimensions for reliable feeding and repeatable case preparation.
• Built for .50 BMG presses: The 1-1/4"-12 thread fits heavy-duty press setups used for large rifle cartridges, giving the die the mounting strength and stability this class of brass requires.
• Steel die construction: A steel body stands up to the force of repeated sizing cycles and supports long service life in high-load reloading work.
• Bench Rest series focus: As part of Forster’s Bench Rest line, this die is intended for reloaders who want careful control over case dimensions rather than a general-purpose, high-volume approach.
• Single-die format: Supplied as a single full-length sizing die, it suits reloaders who want to build a .50 BMG die setup around specific seating and case-prep tools.

About the Bench Rest Series

Forster Bench Rest dies are built for reloaders who place a premium on straight, consistent ammunition and careful control over each stage of case preparation. Within the Forster lineup, the Bench Rest series sits as the company’s precision-oriented die family, covering sizing and seating tools for rifle cartridges from common chamberings up to large magnum and specialist rounds. The series is widely associated with meticulous machining, cartridge-specific geometry, and designs intended to support repeatable handloading results rather than simple bulk output.

In practical use, the Bench Rest range is aimed at shooters working in precision rifle, long-range applications, and demanding hunting loads where uniform brass preparation matters. Depending on the die type, the series includes full-length sizing solutions, seater dies, and more specialized options within Forster’s broader reloading catalog. The common thread is a mechanical design philosophy centered on alignment, dimensional consistency, and smooth operation on quality presses. For reloaders working with large rifle cartridges, that approach is especially useful because brass is expensive, sizing forces are high, and small differences in case preparation can have a noticeable effect on chambering and ammunition uniformity.

About the Forster Full Length Sizing Die 50 BMG, Bench Rest

The Forster Full Length Sizing Die 50 BMG, Bench Rest is a dedicated sizing tool for reloaders working with .50 BMG / 12.7x99mm brass. Its role is straightforward but important: it decaps the fired case and returns the body and neck to full-length sizing dimensions so the brass is ready for the next loading cycle. On a cartridge of this size, proper full-length sizing matters not only for consistency, but also for dependable chambering in rifles where even small dimensional changes can become significant because of the case’s scale.

The die uses a steel construction suited to the heavy mechanical load of sizing large bottle-neck rifle cases. That matters in practice because .50 BMG brass demands more force than standard rifle cartridges, and a rigid die body helps maintain stable alignment through repeated use. The 1-1/4"-12 thread also reflects the die’s intended environment: larger presses and stronger mounting arrangements designed for oversized rifle cartridges. Rather than adapting a standard die format to a very large case, this model is built around the realities of .50 BMG reloading from the start.

Because it is a single full-length sizing die, it fits well into a modular bench setup where the reloader chooses separate seating and case-prep tools to match a specific process. For shooters loading .50 BMG for long-range work, specialist rifles, or carefully assembled heavy rifle ammunition, this Bench Rest die provides the core sizing step with the robust dimensions and cartridge-specific format the application requires.

About Forster

Forster Products dates its history to 1935 and has long focused on tools for reloaders and gunsmiths rather than general shooting accessories. The company is based in Lanark, Illinois, and states that its products are made in the United States. That manufacturing focus has helped establish Forster as a familiar name among handloaders who want durable bench equipment and cartridge-specific tooling.

Forster’s core expertise is in precision reloading and gunsmithing tools. Its catalog includes reloading dies, case trimmers, headspace gauges, and sight-mounting fixtures, with products such as the Co-Ax Press forming part of its established reloading range. Across these categories, the brand is known for practical designs aimed at repeatable setup, careful alignment, and consistent results at the loading bench.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Forster
• Made in: USA
• Die operation: Decapping, Full length sizing
• Pack size: Single
• Die type: Standard
• Bushing: No
• Case body design: Bottle neck
• Case type: Rifle
• Sizing die material: Steel
• Material: Steel
• Adjustment: Standard
• Press compatibility: 1-1/4"-12 thread
• Bullet Diameter (mm).: 12.98 mm
• Bullet Diameter (inch).: 511.00 inch
• Compatible calibers: .50 Browning, 12.7x99mm, .50 BMG

Warranty

Forster provides a 2-year warranty for this die. That stated period covers the product with a clear, time-defined warranty term.