I load about 4-5k shotshells most years, and use Hodgdon's Clays shotgun powder. In recent years the price has increased from $90 for an 8-pound jug to $145. Then, they had a plant mishap in their Australian manufacturing plant,and now there is none for the next six months.

Shot in my area has increased from $25 for a 25-pound, up to $45.

Oh well, life goes on....

Jerry