8 pound varget in stock now!!

[55fairlane]

Hodgdon VARGET®

Varget is an extruded propellant in the Hodgdon line of Extreme series of powders. Varget features small, extruded grains for uniform metering, is insensitive to hot and cold temperatures and produces higher energy for improved velocities over other powders in its burning-speed class. The...

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8 pounders in stock

 

[DadSmith]

Hodgdon VARGET®

Varget is an extruded propellant in the Hodgdon line of Extreme series of powders. Varget features small, extruded grains for uniform metering, is insensitive to hot and cold temperatures and produces higher energy for improved velocities over other powders in its burning-speed class. The...

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8 pounders in stock

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[Aszerigan]

$330 for an 8# of Varget plus shipping and Hazmat? No thanks.

 

[Creedmoor]

$330 for an 8# of Varget plus shipping and Hazmat? No thanks.

We were at a store last week, and they were asking $384.00 for 8lbs of Varget.

 

[Brian's Surplus]

$330 for an 8# of Varget plus shipping and Hazmat? No thanks.

That's the new normal. They are only a buck or 2 higher than what I sell them for. Just about all the powder Hodgdon sells DTC is pretty much the same price I have it for on the shelf. Keep in mind that powder prices go up quarterly now...

 

[sheepdog697]

$330 for an 8# of Varget plus shipping and Hazmat? No thanks.

What exactly are you expecting? We have terrible inflation, and a demand that is still out pacing supply. Do you really think you’re going to get it for $230 and free hazmat/shipping?

 

[2in1evtime]

Knew it had went up in price, glad i still have 3 8# jugs i paid 199.99 each+ tax for and thought i was over paying then!!!!!!!!

 

[indyjohn]

$330 for an 8# of Varget plus shipping and Hazmat? No thanks.

I still have the last of a jug I bought from you back in the day for $180 OTD. But you gave me friends & family pricing.

 

[bwframe]

I swear that I'm gonna start shooting again soon. This high pricing doesn't encourage me much though.

Not to mention gas prices like they are and everything else related is inflation taxed.

My shooting may just have to stay the occasional varmint shot, air gun work and dry fire until prices moderate some more?

I have a fair amount of ammo and components on hand. It just doesn't make good sense to expend the reserve when replacement cost is so high.

On top of all of that, I hate to feed the beast. If these prices are the new norm, whoever decided what the new norm is needs to get that I won't be playing like I used to.


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[Aszerigan]

What exactly are you expecting? We have terrible inflation, and a demand that is still out pacing supply. Do you really think you’re going to get it for $230 and free hazmat/shipping?

No, I don't expect that. I have plenty, and I'll buy when the pricing comes back down to an acceptable *to me* price. Your acceptable is obviously different than mine.

 

[Aszerigan]

On top of all of that, I hate to feed the beast. If these prices are the new norm, whoever decided what the new norm is needs to get that I won't be playing like I used to.

This was my thought. Well said, sir.

 

[Orezona]

That's the new normal. They are only a buck or 2 higher than what I sell them for. Just about all the powder Hodgdon sells DTC is pretty much the same price I have it for on the shelf. Keep in mind that powder prices go up quarterly now...

What do you get it for?

 

[sheepdog697]

No, I don't expect that. I have plenty, and I'll buy when the pricing comes back down to an acceptable *to me* price. Your acceptable is obviously different than mine.

What price is that? I’m genuinely curious.

 

[bwframe]

Varget was always one of Hodgden's higher priced powders.

IIRC it went for +/- $200 for an 8# jug before the panic, 'rona, lockdown, gouging?


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[Brian's Surplus]

What do you get it for?

I get it for less than I sell it for, that's how I stay in business.

I'm paying more for it now than I was selling it for a few months ago. Unfortunately, that's the case with almost everything I sell. Prices are going up so fast that if I don't pay attention, I sometimes end up paying more to replace products than I sell them for...

 

[mark40sw]

Varget was always one of Hodgden's higher priced powders.

IIRC it went for +/- $200 for an 8# jug before the panic, 'rona, lockdown, gouging?


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I remember hodgson's slower powders such as h1000 and retumbo had a shortage in the fall of 2019. I think varget was caught up in that shortage as well.

 

[Brian's Surplus]

I remember hodgson's slower powders such as h1000 and retumbo had a shortage in the fall of 2019. I think varget was caught up in that shortage as well.

Basically everything that comes from ADI in Australia had shortages, some worse than others. They are all still very difficult to get, and they typically sell out quickly when we do get them (with the exception of H50BMG). Some, like Benchmark and Trail Boss, are not currently being produced from what I've heard.

 

[DadSmith]

Basically everything that comes from ADI in Australia had shortages, some worse than others. They are all still very difficult to get, and they typically sell out quickly when we do get them (with the exception of H50BMG). Some, like Benchmark and Trail Boss, are not currently being produced from what I've heard.

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Who makes CFE 223 and CFE Pistol? Is that American made? I've seen that available more often than about anything else

 

[Aszerigan]

What price is that? I’m genuinely curious.

* Insert grumpy old man noises*

I won't pay more than $240-$250 for an 8# of anything. That's my limit, or should I say "That's my limit right now." Again, your limits may be different. It's about need.

I bought a lot of supplies several years ago, but when I start to run low, my willingness to pay more may change. I suspect it will. Having said that, I do jump on extra materials that I find on INGO / Armslist for (what I consider) reasonable prices.

Those are just my personal price limits, I'm not saying Brian's Surplus is overpriced - quite the contrary, they've always done me right and I have the highest respect for their shop. If you haven't made the drive, it's awesome. Highly recommended. Businesses need to make money, and if people are paying $350 per jug, then that's cool. It's just not what I choose to do.

*Grumpy old man noises cease*

 

[Brian's Surplus]

Who makes CFE 223 and CFE Pistol? Is that American made? I've seen that available more often than about anything else

Those are made in the USA by St. Marks, a division of General Dynamics. Part of the reason they are easier to get (and less expensive), they start out much closer to home.