There are things to help cold shots, or non fouled barrel shots. Most importantly is bedding and free floating the barrel!!
But all barrels are different. I have had some I simply clean and then fire an empty case with a primer in the case and that helped. But most I find after cleaning alight,,, and I can't emphasize "light" enough! But wipe the clean dri barrel with a lightly oiled patch, just enough to leave a slight film. Some prefer a graphite product like Lok-Eze, or other wet dri lubricants. I have found I get pretty consistent results using 2 stroke oil.
But the main thing is the fit in the stock, and the quality of the bedding, on out of the box rifles you just have to foul lube or whatever it takes to improve the cold shot, even on a good stocked hunting rig, I prefer to foul my barrel after cleaning before heading out with the rifle when that first shot counts!! It is standard practice with old M/L shooters and still a good practice today with modern firearms.
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