I finally shot the black horn 209 powder yesterday and was really impressed on one hand and kinda dissappointed on the other. accuracy is absolutley on point. I really didnt think it kicks any harder than anything else i have shot. but it dosent seem any easier to clean. u still need to run at least 3-4 wet patches to get the barrel clean so i wont say its easier than pyrodex. But i does not make a diffrence if its the first or fifth shot my TC Shockwaves load with the same force every time that is cool. but i noticed that the first 2 shoots are really good than the third shot the primer comes out all black and it shoots a little diffrent not alot but usually a half inch low.