Locally here, I see prices range from 28.99 up to 34.99 per pound for the IMR, Alliant, Hodgdon, Winchester, Ramshot, Accurate brands and 40 to 45ish per pound for the Norma and VihtaVuori line up. Personally, I usually have no problem with the powders costing $29-35 but it hurts my heart to see them edging closer to $40-50. This comes from being in the game a long time and can remember prices being $10-20 a pound. Just me I guess
. I understand the economics of it but still don't like it. I'm just like everyone else though; stuff starts disappearing off the shelf due to perceived or real problems and I'll pay the exorbitant prices.
I have access to most powders but some are not and have not been seen, at least by me. Specifically, N565, N570, H4350, H4831(SC) and RL26 lately. I will splurge for the two VV's, and have a small supply (3-4lb) of RL-26 but at 75gn's a contraction that's less than 400rds.
I got into reloading to "save money" but that's laughable.