Hi Wrenchman
Walters Wads,
FIND WALTERS WADS HERE which is what I use, and the bore button...
FIND BORE BUTTONS HERE which is a felt wad either lubed or unlubed
The purpose of the wad is to a) cushion the blast against the bullet (patch) and b)will protect the base of a conical (patch in the round ball).
In the round ball, the wad will prevent the patch from being blown and you will gain accuracy from your projectile.
Aloha...