I don't mind cleaning black, pyrodex or Blackhorn. I get crud ring really bad and that I do mind cleaning I do not use APP powders because I got a couple of bad cans and I won't take a chance on using something for hunting that I do not trust. I guess one of the reasons I favor Blackhorn in my inlines is the dependable accuracy with out swabbing between shots this makes my shooting time much more enjoyable, I can take 3 guns and spend my range time shooting.