I got into muzzleloader hunting around 15-20 yrs ago did it for a few years and then life happen and now I am now just getting back into it. When I first bought my TC back then the shop told me to pick what I wanted to clean my weapon with natural lube i.e. lard or anything animal or synthetic i.e. hoppies 9 or other gun oil. He suggested I go natural so I can season the barrel. So I did, kind of. My barrel never seasoned because I cleaned it to much plus it just didn't pass the common sense test for me. Spent to many years in the Army to let my weapon be dirty or fouled any longer than needed. I went to the BP shop today and there were few guys discussing how they season all there muzzleloaders. I didn't argue or disagree because I don't know enough to back up any statement I would have made to disagree the point. Now I have read that seasoning the barrel doesn't help and is a myth. Can someone point me in the right direction. What should I use to clean and maintain my weapons? I understand that question in it self could could lead to a lot of personal preference but at this time I am open to any suggestions so I can come up with what works for me. Is there any truth to seasoning a barrel? Right now until I learn more I am cleaning with CLP and I like hoppies.
