I have a 1x2 with a partial hole for the ramrod end to fit in. This allows me to push the bullet down without my hand in the line of flight, but I need two hands, so it is a little awkward. After reading some similar accounts here, I think I will keep using this! At least for any shots after the first. For my purposes next week hunting, hopefully only one shot is what I will take!
In the article I read, the fellow waited a good five minutes between shots, but those pellets can be quirky. He did not swab the barrel down.