Mike, I was wondering about the cases work hardening on their own. You confirmed what I suspected, thank you. I do not know what my 40-82 as cast size is and I haven't loaded any in years. I do believe I have some cast up, if I can find them. I had even forgotten I had the .406 die until I grabbed it by mistake the other day. It's never been in a sizer/luber so my cast for the 40-82 must be fairly close to .406. That would be the perfect bullet, eh? I do know its effectiveness on game too as I've taken deer and hogs with it.
I have acquired molds from Accurate Molds and have been very satisfied with both Tom and his product. His selection is.....enormous! And he'll customize them for your needs. Kinda the same with a sizing die. There is a gentleman in California, Rick Tunnel I believe, and he's cut a sizing die for me in .505. As perfect as one could ask for. Those will more than likely be my sources for a mold and sizer. From the one job each they've both done for me I believe I can recommend them without any fears. I was certainly a happy camper.
I have both Lyman and RCBS sizer/lubricators. One for smokeless and one for black powder lubes. I'm more than open to suggestions!!!! I have never tried the Lee dies. Are they done by hand? Seems like I remember that being the case....but never trust an old guys memory!!
I still have the chamber cast too.
Buchse, thank you for that link, that's what I was looking for but couldn't remember his name.
