Puddle: Your sentiments match mine.
I am more than hesitant to try anything new with the uncertain supply chain these days (these years?) - let alone the ultra-steep prices.
My local gunshop got in an 8 pound jug of IMR 4831 SC and it did NOT last a day on the shelf!
It was priced at $46.00 a pound (no sales tax in Montana).
Hoping for better times for the reloader/shooter/Hunter.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy