is when this argument of Pyrodex vs. Blackpowder continues on. Sure Blackpowder IS faster than P-Dex. In light of the current supply issues when no Black Powder is around P-Dex will suffice. YOU just have to take in consideration that it is slower than Black Powder and adjust yourself to that fact. Will it kill a Deer? Absolutely! If one is so stuck on HOLY BLACK....well I guess you can sit around and pray for some to show up. For those that say P-Dex does not work in Flintlocks they are perhaps just lazy to try different methods to make it work. The other side of the argument is P-Dex will ruin your bore....Baloney! Clean your darn Gun! Ya change the oil in your car ...right? There may be a time where Black Powder due to regulations and availability can be rare as hens teeth...as we are seeing now with caps. I guarantee that there would be the same run on the supply of P-Dex. After all a half of loaf is better than no loaf. I also do not rock my Flintlock Rifle to sleep at night....carry on....