As to why CVA MLs apparently have some trouble shooting BH209 out of the box (w/ no mods to the breechblug), I suspect some of us are overstating BH209's popularity. Here on the ML boards, it is well known. Not so much in the real world, at least in my personal experience. I have yet to have anyone at the range recognize my powder - I am always going through the whole spiel of "cleans with Hoppes #9, no swabbing, yadda yadda".

And apparently it is still hard to find in many parts of the country. The head gun guy at Carter's Country, probably the biggest hunting store in Houston, TX (and Houston is a BIG city) gave me a blank stare when I asked about it. We are always seeing posts about where to get it.

I think that the "two pellets and yer good to go" crowd is a big one, and not too much affected by what goes on online. They are not looking to change what works for them and if CVA makes them happy their business will flourish.

One last thing. The guy at Western Powders said CVA is "aligned" with Hogden, whatever that means. But I would guess if CVA MLs were more BH209 friendly, Hogden's business might suffer. Just sayin'.