It does seem unfair but the stores really have no control over that hazmat fee. They have to follow the law and guidelines set down which they follow. Believe me, they would rather sell a lot more pyrodex and triple se7en. The question is, who really collects that hazmat fee? Who's pocket does that fall into? There is your answer and place to hold your anger towards. I also have to pay the hazmat and the way I get around this is to order in volume. If you order 25 pounds of powder at a time it only adds a dollar a pound which I guess is easier to live with then your case. Although I could not even dream of getting that many packets of pellets.

If you can find other shooters in your area, perhaps you can put an order together and share the fee and all will come out ahead, and you will have friends to shoot the powder off with also... Good luck in your search for your pellets...