no questions are silly

1, I just use a calliper to check the barrel
2, Kranks one are ok on mine
3, no idea
4, I use the LEE Minie Mold
5, you can remove the barrel, and pour hot water down it. I always use a little screen wash as well. Or get some small bore pipe that fits over the nipple and place this in a bucket
6, carefully, you should not scrape the bluing
7, nice to have but not necessary
8, I just use a vial, but you can use a tube its just more to carry
9, I use Medium or TS2 so sorry

hope it helps