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Was Dutch right about wiping between shots?

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I had issues with cleaning between shots.
I generally fire 25 rounds a session, and don't need cleaning between rounds. My barrels are lapped, and easy to load and clean. I use simple green + water to clean, and balistrol as a final clean. I don't believe in "oils". Maybe the cleaning and barrels condition helps with the no clean between shots?
 
I've been using Dutch's method inc. wiping between shots for the past 20+ years and it's worked for me. It forces me to pay a little more attention to my loading procedure and as a result I can't recall the last time I dry balled; it's been a while. Long ago when I was young I'd rush to get off the next shot and that's when "stuff" happens. The only speed-up I still use is coning all my muzzles to allow for ease of starting at the muzzle. For me, adding the extra step of wiping between shots helps with consistent accuracy and ease of loading which my old hands now cherish more than ever.
 
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