Hazmat fees?

[powell&hyde]

I agree with the haz/mat fees being ridiculous, I had to pay 2 separate haz/mat fees for powder and primers, plus an additional $25.00 shipping and handling fee. The first fee was $25.00 for the powder and the second fee was for $35.00 for the primers as they were in a different warehouse out of state and were air shipped. Then came the additional $25.00 shipping and handling fee. I have since talked to my local smith and can get me imr powder for $20-24 a pound.

[Ol` Joe]

Originally Posted by Mr. 16 gauge

Finding powder any more in my neck of the woods is now a hit or miss proposition! Once upon a time every gun shop in the area carried a well stocked powder cabinet, and you might have to go to a couple of stores to find what you wanted, but you WOULD find it! Now, you have to settle for whatever crap the guy has on the shelf, and it aint much.....and prices are ridiculous (one dealer wanted $35/lb for H4895).
Prices are good on the net, but I detest the idea of hazmat fees in addition to S & H fees.....just drives up the price as well, esp. if you are ordering only a pound or two.
I think I have a pretty big order put together, and I was wondering if there are any mail order companies out there that you folks deal with that will wave the hazmat fee if you place a big order.
Thanks in advance...............

Williams gun sight in Davison sells 4895 for $26/lb. They`ve a good selection of IMR, H, Ramshot, and Reloader powder on hand. they are only ~ 1 hr north of Troy off M15. Guns Galore in Fenton might be a couple mi closer and sells for very similar prices.
Stay away from Pro Bass and Cabelas IMO