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When purchasing black powder, there is a haz mat fee imposed. Does anyone know where this money goes?
I agree, buying in bulk is about the only way to save on shipping & other costs. Myself, there are NO stores in my town that sell powder, and the closest store is 30 miles from where I live.Best thing to do is order in bulk then Davers, cause Nick is right. Spread the cost out over your larger order. That's what the shipper is doing.
The other option isn't an option for most of us. Going and getting it ourselves and transporting it in our own vehicles for the same miles. That one makes shipping and Hazmat fees kinda cheap.
Now, if MidwayUSA, Natchez and Midsouthshooters were all in Alaska, Id drive.![]()
Well, I got you beat. My closest store is just a tick under 100 miles away, with a second store being about 110 miles away from my house, and about 60 miles away from the first store. All I can say is thank God for the wonderful folks putting on the gunshow in town this weekend!I agree, buying in bulk is about the only way to save on shipping & other costs. Myself, there are NO stores in my town that sell powder, and the closest store is 30 miles from where I live.
I couldn't agree more.....I think the problem most people have with the hazmat fees applied to primers and powders is that, properly packaged, there is very little "haz" in the "mat". In other words, it isn't really all that dangerous to ship the stuff, it's just another form of taxation, imho.
110 miles...Well, I got you beat. My closest store is just a tick under 100 miles away, with a second store being about 110 miles away from my house, and about 60 miles away from the first store. All I can say is thank God for the wonderful folks putting on the gunshow in town this weekend!