Forster Neck Tension Gage .22 Caliber

• .22 Caliber neck-tension checking: Built around the .224 caliber family, this gage helps sort sized case necks by actual holding force so bullet seating starts from more consistent brass.
• Four stepped measuring diameters: The stepped design gives a quick pass/fail style check across a useful range, making it easier to spot necks that are too loose or too tight before loading.
• Steel construction: A steel body suits repeated bench use and helps the gage maintain the dimensional consistency needed for precision reloading work.
• Useful for brass sorting: By identifying variation in neck tension, the tool supports more uniform ammunition, which matters when chasing repeatable seating pressure and stable downrange results.
• Made in the USA: Domestic manufacture fits Forster’s long-standing focus on precision reloading tools and gives reloaders a purpose-built inspection tool from a specialist maker.

About the Neck Tension Gage Series

Forster Neck Tension Gage tools are part of the company’s precision reloading range for reloaders who want tighter control over case preparation rather than relying only on die settings or nominal dimensions. The series is intended for shooters who sort brass carefully, tune loads for repeatable bullet seating, and want a practical way to evaluate how much grip a sized neck is likely to apply to the bullet.

Each Neck Tension Gage uses a four-step inspection layout so the user can compare neck fit across progressively larger diameters. That approach makes the series useful for identifying variation caused by brass springback, neck-wall differences, or case-conditioning steps. In the Forster lineup, these tools sit alongside the brand’s case-prep, die, and measurement products, giving handloaders a way to connect sizing results with actual seating consistency. The series is especially relevant for precision rifle reloading, where uniform neck tension can influence seating feel, start pressure, and overall ammunition consistency.

About the Forster Neck Tension Gage .22 Caliber

The Forster Neck Tension Gage .22 Caliber is tailored to reloaders working with .224-caliber cartridges who want a direct way to inspect case-neck consistency after sizing. Instead of assuming every case responds the same way to the die, this tool helps reveal real variation from one piece of brass to the next. That makes it particularly useful when loading for varmint, target, or precision rifle cartridges where small differences in neck grip can show up as uneven seating feel or less consistent ammunition.

The gage’s four stepped diameters give it practical value at the bench: cases can be checked quickly, grouped by similar neck tension, and set aside if they fall outside the desired range. In use, that supports more deliberate brass sorting and helps the reloader decide whether additional neck turning, sizing adjustment, or case conditioning is needed. Because the tool is made from steel, it is suited to repeated handling without feeling like a disposable accessory. As a dedicated reloading measuring tool, it fits best into a workflow where consistency matters at every stage, from case prep through bullet seating.

About Forster

Forster Products dates its history to 1935 and has long focused on precision reloading and gunsmithing tools. Based in Lanark, Illinois, the company states that its products are made in the United States. Forster is widely associated with bench-oriented tools for reloaders who value repeatable setup and careful measurement rather than high-volume production.

Its catalog includes reloading dies, case trimmers, headspace gauges, and sight-mounting fixtures, showing a broad emphasis on the detailed fitting and inspection work behind accurate ammunition and rifle setup. Among its better-known products is the Co-Ax Press, which reflects the company’s reputation for mechanically straightforward tools built around alignment and consistency.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Forster
• Product type: Case Neck Gauge
• Caliber: .22 Caliber
• Material: Steel
• Made in: USA
• Application: Reloading

Warranty

2 years. The Forster Neck Tension Gage .22 Caliber is supplied with a two-year warranty period.