I started out using old school black powder. Many of the folks new to shooting modern muzzleloaders have never messed with the stuff. It shoots great, but chances are your wife will not let you (let alone your messy gun) in the house for cleaning.

I went to Pyrodex, which I never cared for much. I didn't think it was worth the switch from BP.

Next was the Triple7. I like the easy cleanup, and it's still what I'm using. I shoot two 50gr pellets under either Shockwaves or Hornady SST-ML's. It's a deer killer, but I don't have the downrange consistency that I think my Optima is capable of.

I started finding articles and reviews of the Blackhorn 209 stuff. I don't think I've found many bad things about it aside from ignition issues due to wrong primers and fouled breech plugs.

What do you all have to say about the stuff? Is it worth driving all around the countryside to find? I'm willing to pay for a can of it if you all agree it's as good as what I've already read. I'll be derned if I'm going to pay the hazmat fees though. I'll wait til I go somewhere that has it first. Let me know if should be the next thing that I try!

thanks-
rw