Well I have complained for a long time that while a powerbelt used properly might be a great hunting load, easy to carry, easy to reload, and very accurate in some rifles, their price was out of line. I cast bullets. I understand the metal prices have jumped through the roof on some metals. Yet when I read your post, I have decided that powerbelts are no longer on my "to shoot" list. I will stick with other more cost effective projectiles.