Just my two cents and a bump. If you live in a competitive scrap market you should be able to get $3 per pound for #1 yellow brass and no shipping costs. Save it until you have 1000LBS 50 cents is $500.
Sorry you had to pay so much for your varget. Just had a fellow shooter get 2 8lb jugs from PV for $300 each shipped. I will trade you 500 Sierra 77 SMK for your Varget and $25 on your end to make up the difference.
Powder Valley in stock $167.99/500 Precision Reloading $180.38 Both reputable suppliers Plus Sales Tax and shipping
A couple weeks ago they could have been purchased for $150/500 shipped.