Yes Chad...  I use Hoppes #9 to clean, and then oil everything afterward.  Run a solvent patch through the barrel first, and then follow with a solvent soaked brush to scrub away any fouling and carbon residue.  The run a few solvent patches to remove the gunk and follow that with several dry patches until they come out almost clean.  Finally, run a couple oily patches through.  I always wipe the exterior metal parts with oil too!

I purchased my first Krag (my 1898 sporter) from a Mississippi pawn shop in 1983, and used it for hunting.  I knew what it was because my father had one (which I now have).  I knew nothing about reloading, but because I wanted to save money, I purchased a Lee Handloader and started reloading.  I learned as I went.  It's very easy, and most of the dies you purchase come with load data to get you started.  The initial cost of equipment (press, dies, scale, etc.) will eventually be offset by the money you save.  I now load for everything I shoot, from .30 USA (30-40 Krag) to .45 ACP.  If you decide to go this route, we'll definitely get you headed in the right direction. 

Although it would be a long drive, you should plan on attending the National Vintage Rifle Match at Camp Perry next year.  You'll see plenty of Krags (including me), along with 1917s, K-31 Swiss', Arisakas, Mausers, and a host of other old military arms.  It's great fun!!!

Paul