RE: Excessive fouling making loading difficult - suggestions?
vadeer, did you clean the barrel before you shot it for the first time? It is really important to get the factory lube out of the barrel b4 you begin shooting. When you clean the barrel use a bore brush b4 you use any liquid cleaner. This will remove build up in the lands and grooves! Then i would use hot water with a little DAWN dish soap to clean the barrel. After you have the barrel clean, oil it lightly. When out at the range shooting, use your wire brush between shots. This will give you more accurate shot placement.... I own a CVA, and that works for me! Good Luck!!
PS: I would recommend that you shoot loose Triple 7, than pellets. You get a cleaner burn from loose powder than pellets. One more thing, start around 80 grains of loose powder, then adjust your loads. I shoot 295 powerbelts, with 80 grains of 777 fffg. Killed every deer I shot!! Again Good Luck!