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sive fouling will be evident to the shooter as he experiences more difficulty in
loading from shot to shot.
The advantages to using all natural non-petroleum based lubes and clean-
ing products are many; the elimination of having to wipe your bore between
shots or of having to immediately clean your gun after use; and the increase in
accuracy due to more consistent velocities and more uniform pressures.
However, the responsibility to clean your muzzleloader thoroughly before
putting it away still exists. It’s a tradition that has always existed and for good
reason. A well maintained firearm is a safer firearm, and it’s up to the
owner/user to keep it that way.