Forster Products E-Z Expander Ball Features The Forster E-Z Expander Ball is an oversized replacement part designed to swap in for the standard expander ball found on Forster sizing dies giving reloaders a simple way to change bullet tension without buying an entirely new die. Soft seating a technique used by many top competitive shooters relies on leaving the bullet seated slightly further out so that closing the bolt pushes it back into the case which helps each bullet start true to the rifling. This oversized expander is built specifically to support that technique by producing lighter more consistent bullet tension across a batch of reloads. Precisely controlling bullet release in this way can help overcome variables such as inconsistent seating depth and the seating depth changes that come from throat erosion over a barrel s life. Sized at .224 inch diameter this expander ball is intended for reloaders working with .22 caliber centerfire cartridges seeking finer control over their case necks. Because soft seating changes how a round chambers shooters using this method should approach maximum pressures with additional caution when developing loads. This small focused upgrade fits directly into existing Forster die bodies meaning no additional tools or die purchases are required beyond the expander itself. For competitive handloaders chasing the smallest possible variance between rounds the Forster E-Z Expander Ball is a low cost way to gain finer control over the reloading process. Forster Products E-Z Expander Ball Specifications Manufacturer: Forster Model: E-Z Expander Ball Diameter: .224 Available At: GrabAGun