Making sure that smokepole goes off!!!!

[Mr. 16 gauge]

I run an alcohol swab down to remove the oils, followed by a couple of dry patches. I then pop a cap to make sure that the ignition system is clear (making sure that it moves leaves, ect); after that I take a nipple pick and run it through followed by a pipe cleaner. I then dump my powder charge with the gun pointed slightly to my right....this way some powder will trickle into the drum. I then run a patched round ball home. At the end of the day, I fire the load.....I then run a patch to help remove the fouling, followed by a couple of dry patches, then a good cleaning once I'm home.