Triple Se7en,
I did remove the oil before loading and shooting. I still use the same method. I use the alcohol pads, I use 2 on both sides. I them dry patch and fire 3 caps. Then I swab again with a slightly moist spit patch and another dry patch. I swab after I pop the caps just in case I dislodge somethingwhen I pop the caps. The alcohol will remove the surface oil but will not get the oil that keeps seeping from the pores of the barrell.
Rob