Like smokeless, you will find that a particular bullet and powder are just right for your gun. Once you work up the right loads, t's the shooter that will provide the accuracy. I'll mention in this article, and learn as much about the unique properties of black powder and Pyrodex as you can. They both have special properties of their own when it comes to loading and safe handling. They're no more difficult to load and use than smokeless, but they are different.
Cowboy shooting is one of the fastest growing shooting sports on the scene today.
Historical accuracy is of great importance to competitors, both in the costumes they wear, the manes or 'alias' they choose to be know by, and the equipment they use. Once you try it, there's no going back. Smokeless powder seems to lose its appeal. The sport of cowboy action shooting literally will recreate itself for you. Why, I've said more than once, I'd rather wear red tennis shoes to a match than shoot smokeless, and for good reason.