If people keep buying it, the prices won't come down.
Maybe if we don't buy any for 2 years, they'll come to terms.
I make it very clear in every muzzleloading and hunting forum that I am a part of that I will not purchase BH209 until the price is down, I'm sure the manufacturers have PR teams that browse muzzle loading specific websites.
If you look at the MSDS, it's literally slow burning shotgun powder, mixed with an inert filler to slow the burn. It's the same thing as cutting drugs. If someone had the proper test equipment, and the time, it would probably be pretty easy to make.
-From the SDS-
CAS Number %[Weight] Name
Not Disclosed 30-90 Nitrate Ester
Not Disclosed 1-5 Stabilizer, Proprietary
Not Disclosed 0-25 Oxidizer, Mineral
Not Disclosed 0-25 Oxidizer, Organic
Proprietary 0-10 Carbonaceous Substance
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To me, that means it's cheaper to manufacture BH209 than it is regular smokeless, the niche market is what keeps it going.
I'm hoping that Hodgdon releases their loose 888 powder soon, at a reasonable price.
I fully support a BH209 boycott until the prices come down too under $70 a POUND, not that dwimpy little 8oz jug.