That's kind of what I thought, and as long as I swab with alcohol after every 3 shots, the rifle seems to keep hitting the same spot and accuracy is great. I figured that guy didn't know what he was talking about. I used to swab with every shot, but found that it shoots the same if I do it every 3 shots so I do that now.
As far as cleaning without a brush, I never use a brush on my rifles, but I had used one on my muzzle loader. So do you guys still just use water on patches or what? I'm thinking maybe I should quit using them on my muzzle loader too now. BTW also, does alcohol do a decent job of cleaning a muzzle loader in pinch when away from home and unable to use water to clean it for a few days to a week, or would I be better off buying one of the advertised solvents they sell at the store?