Shot #1 is the lowest of all the shots... I would like to think the bore oil that I use (Montana Xtreme Bore Conditioner) is a part of the decent accuracy I can get with the first shot. I also shoot 3-4 primers through the breech plug and out in the bore. I then dry patch the residue in the bore and load up...

I think this really give me a decent chance with that first shot - but I would be the first to tell you I never shoot a clean barrel hunting, it is always semi clean in that I do run a Windex patch after each shot, not really because of the 'crud ring' but that way I know the barrel is in the same condition from shot to shot. All of my rifles are somewhat more accurate in this condition. If I were shooting the King of Elk - I want a semi-fouled barrel.