Been there, done that Mark. It was accidental, but it really knocks your pecker in your watchpocket. Especially when you aren' t expecting it. I tried to clean the barrel after every 3 shot group to get an idea where it was hitting on a clean barrel versus 2nd and 3rd shot. That crud ring the Triple 7 leaves gave me fits after 3 shots. I accidentally put a dry patch in on the first swab after my final shot of the day, and I had to get a pair of heavy pliers and my brother' s assistance to pull my ramrod out(hence the reason for it being my last shot). I hope to get out and shoot some with the Powerbelts to see which bullet I like best.

Here' s my cleaning routine while at the range. You guys can tell me what I' m doing wrong or what works better for you. After 3 shots I run 2 spit patches down with my cleaning jag, really working to break up the crud ring. Then, I run a dry patch down using both sides. Finally, I take a patch soaked in Bore Butter to swab the barrel. Before reloading I shoot 2 or 3 caps to make sure the breech area is dry. The reason I use the Bore Butter swab is because that' s how my first shot in the field will be. I figure that' s the best way to get a representation of the first shot on an elk or deer.