Here we go again. I shoot two types of ML's. Inline and sidelocks. I have settled on what I use in each type of gun. I've tried every powder on the market and past market. I use only what i'm going to list, because all the rest wasn't as good to me.

Sidelock (cap and flint)

Swiss 2F

I use only Hawken style guns with easily removable barrels.

Put breech in bucket of soapy water, and pump water through barrel for a few minutes. Nipple removed.

Dump soapy water out and fill with clear HOT water with a little Ballistol in it to prevent flash rusting. Pump for a few minutes. Dry barrel with patches, and then coat bore with straight Ballistol. No rust ever with this method.


Inlines.

BH 209 only.

Clean bore with Butch's Bore Shine.

Pretty simple.




Thoughts on other powders.

T7....Crud ring nightmare
ePyrodex....Clumpy..Begins to lose power as soon as the bottle is opened. Has no business in a sidelock, and can't compare to BH 209 in an inline.

APP/JSG.....Junk. Inconsistent kitty litter.

White Hots..Elk crap pellets. No thanks. Not legal in Co.

Goex and Schuetzen..... Good powders for sidelocks. Just not as good as Swiss.


Yes, i'm an strong opinionated old fart.