Yes, the cost of lead is soaring. It has been going up for a couple of years a little bit. It has recently jumped in Ohio. $38 for 25# would be a bargain here. I'm seeing up to $2 per pound. Primers have also gone through the roof. 2 years ago I was paying in the neighborhood of $16 to $20 per 1000 for 209 primers. At least double that now. I'm looking at buying Estate or other ammo for my trapshooting. Unsure for my Smiths since I always reload for them.