Thanks for the help guys! I do, however, have a couple other questions. You're saying to use the Isopropyl Alcohol then dry patches and then a good gun oil. What does the alcohol do? Will hoppys and other gun oil hurt the barrel? I remember watching the videos on the T/C website when they go through the whole process of loading, shooting, cleaning etc. and remember them saying to stay away from gun oil on the interior of the barrel b/c the recent muzzleloader cleaners work so well. By no means am I trying to contradict anyone. I'm just trying to get this staight is all. How important is "seasoning"? Your help is greatly appreciated. Look forward to hearing back.