You have to tell us where you are hunting. Each state has their own requirements for muzzleloading hunting. First you have to know what is legal in the state you are hunting. Then you can move to what kind of rifle you want either traditional like a sidelock Hawken or a more modern inline which is usually what a part time muzzleloader only interested in using a few times for hunting a MZ season will select. You do need to understand that this sport is additive. You may find that in a short time you are having trouble keeping track of how many muzzleloaders you have. Do not buy the first inexpensive rifle you see at Wallyworld until you get some of the specifics out of the way. Give us more information. Where you are hunting, What you are hunting, how traditional do you want to be- or not, What you expect the rifle to do, How much time will you have to spend with the rifle, what do you expect to spend and how many additions will you be adding like a scope etc. Then you will get a lot better information from the guys on the site.