I think the alcohol is to make sure there is no oil or water in the barrel. I would guess either will cause a failure or atleast could. Just hit me that oil before shooting would cause the powder to get wet
Originally Posted by
hometheaterman
Why the alcohol? Can I not just run a few dry patches down it before getting ready to shoot it then fire off a couple caps? Or is just firing off a couple caps and not running any patches a bad idea?