Leech and Rigdon revolver

[45thga]

I hope this is the right area for this-I am new to black powder shooting and I have a Uberti copy of the Leech and Rigdon Colt navy 1851.When you load a black powder revolver do most people use a patch under the ball to prevent cross detenation or do most people use a lube like bore butter over the loaded cylinder? I have had a hard time finding patches for 36 caliber.Also I have found 36 cal balls(.350 Dia) and .375 dia balls.I'm not sure which I'm supposed to use.I would think the .375 for the tight bore fit.Help

[rbenne]

I may be the head of the department of redundency department, but i do both, patch and bore butter, never had a problem of any kind.

[45thga]

Thanks for the reply.Where is a good source for patches?

[rbenne]

I get em from my local gun shop, pretty common around here and this is the Cleveland area, not exactally gun friendly

[johan_steele]

Cabela's sells them; easily available through maile order. Good Luck