RE: cost of muzzle loader shooting
I've got a 45 cal cva, that I paid $99 for from natchezss.com or basspro. It costs about $2 per shot with 225 gr powerbelts. I shot a doe at 179 yds this year and I have killed several other deer around 100 yds.
Looking at your Indiana law, what about a NEF handi-rifle in a 500 s&w.They are about $200.