wow, does BP really cost over $50 a can now? I don't buy it much, but a local shop usually has it for like $20. Actually, during the shipping conflagration the past year, all ammo and powder, and primers are very expensive when you can find them. I went to a gun show last weekend, and the usual ammo sellers were putting $50 on a box of .38 Specials, $12 for a box of .22s. Vs $18 and $7 of 3 years ago. I don't think this inflation is the new normal. I think it's just gougers because supplies are low. Someone will make black powder, there are other uses in the industry, including fireworks.