First shots in a clean barrel are always a problem. Even with CF guns.

Like others here. I get better accuracy using BH after the bore is fouled. I don't shoot sabots though, and have no problem loading 30-40 conicals of different makes with no swabbing.

This year i'll be doing something that really goes against my grain. I'll go to the range the day before hunting season starts. I shoot enough rounds until i'm getting good groups. Then i'll load it and leave it that way for the whole season. Just taking the primer in and out as needed. I'll be using iron sights this year, and I need the 1st shot to be accurate.

I'm not sure i'll be able to sleep at night with a dirty gun, but i'm going to try.