Pyrodex only weighs about 80% as much as black. You load it on a volume-for-volume basis, and it produces about the same velocities as black. It is a little more difficult to ignite, so you need to use a hot cap like the CCI No. 11 Magnums, or better yet, the # 209 shotgun primer. Pyrodex blows most of its fouling out of the barrel, unlike black, which leaves most fouling in the gun! Consequently, you can shoot a lot more rounds without having to swab the bore when using Pyrodex. In fact, Hodgdon recommends NO) CLEANING between shots when using it. I agree, but you may have to clean between shots if shooting sabots, 'cause they are different in this respect. I don't use sabots, so can't comment on this factor. As far as cleaning after shooting, Pyrodex requires just as much, if not more, vigorous cleaning than even black powder, so don't skimp on this requirement!! Good shooting!!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Keep yore powder dry!!