I use Hornady SST 250s in front of 100 grains of pyrodex pellets with great accuracy through my Omega. I got good groups with 200 gr shockwaves too, but id rather save money and shoot hornady with just as good groups. I dont see any reason to switch from the pyrodex, its not bad at all. IMO, if you dont want to have to clean the gun then you shouldnt be muzzleloading, it just part of it.