I've got some ancient 800X Du Pont powder from decades ago, when I last loaded 12 bore shells.

What's the better powders today?

We seem to have permanent handgun powder shortages, for years. Some Vitatouri (splg?) was available after five years $1200 For 3.6 kg!!! Sold out instantly. I need powder for a .38 Super.

So shotgun powders are hard to get still?

Black powder is hard to get here? Someone needs to drive over to Vic to pick it up.

Rifle powders can become scarce at times.

Primers can be in short supply.

My paranoid mind sees a pattern here.

Loaded ammo very expensive. Rare cartridge ammo non existent.