I always run a wet patch and then two dry dry patches after every firing. That is the condition of the bore when I shoot an elk. If necessary, I can always get one more shot, but that is infrequent for me. I use BH209 or black. I gave up on 777 and Pyrodex long ago.
Now that BH209 is $60 for 8 ounces, it will be straight black for me once I use the jug I have now.

If God wanted you to walk and carry things on your back, He would not have invented stirrups and pack saddles