You have to factor in the hazmat costs too. That can be another $20+ on top of shipping, which is why pre-pandemic, we would often buy a bunch of powder all at once, a couple times a year. This is also why if you can get the powder you need locally, it's often the best option.
Don’t forget to add hazmat fee for ordering. A hazmat of $20 or more will make the local price better for only a pound or two.
For sure... I think most of the hazmat fees I've been hit with recently were $30 +? Maybe I am exaggerating, but I overpaid for some H4350 from Hodgon yesterday and the fee was 40, and I want to say Midway was 30 when I got some primers.
But yeah - after fees, shipping and tax I think Midsouth and even Midway would still be cheaper... but not enough it makes a big difference. Beggars cant be choosers. I decided I wanted to build a 7SAUM in 2019 and put off the reloading part of it because life got in the way... then COVID happened and I figured I'd wait it out. I have some hunts this year and I just need to suck it up at this point.
What really has me concerned is getting ADG brass. I have orders in but didnt get any last time they made it.