loading with my knight bullets was very tough. the knight ez loads were alot easier as well as the shockwave super glides.
my bases and rings are tight. i use blue locktite on the screws. the bases and rings are burris redfield style. i don't use bore butter, just light oil during storage. it's the orginal plug and i've shot probably 100rds through it.

i hate a fouled barrel as well. i real anal about keeping my guns in mint condition.