Took the T/C out today with some BH 209, and I have to say that it did not impress me at all. Yes, it was much cleaner and doesn't stink like Pyrodex, but I don't really see a huge advantage. I shot Barnes 250 grain EZs and 200 grain shockwaves with everything from 100 to 120 grain loads and neither bullet would group too well. Maybe it is just me, but I don't mind swabbing between shots. Also, I don't believe that it cleaned up any easier than Pyrodex. Don't get me wrong, I am not bashing BH 209, I just don't see what all of the hype is about. I feel the marketing is better than the product.

I am open to any suggestions for what I may be overlooking or another method or bullet to try. Who knows, the issue I am having may be the gun itself. It is a huge pain in the neck to get a sabot down the barrel.