Yes, I cleaned all oil out of the barrel and any other junk that was in it from packaging. No, I didn't swab the barrel between shots, as I rarely do. The bullets were loading easily. I have no other muzzleloading supplies than the XTP's and AP powder. I have to get some supplies soon. I will make sure and get some Pyrodex when I do. That's what I normally buy, but I had someone pick up the powder and they bought the APP. I would rather get the Pyrodex anyways, as it's cheaper. I would like to stick to the XTP's as they are my favorite bullets.

I'm sure that once I get a bunch of bullets and abunch of time I will get it figured out and zeroed in. I was short on both today.

Boy, I was impressed though, that gun is much easier loading and simpler to clean than my other. It does kick horribly though. That gun weighs 8 1/2 pounds and my other weighs 5 and they both kick the same.I didn't expect that. Now I've got a big bruise and a sore shoulder. Oh well. Thanks once again and Merry Christmas.