RE: Which bullet type, pre packaged or bulk?
HD - I went the cheaper route after I went thru my first pre-packaged box of sabots/bullets. I am using Harvester Crush rib sabots and .45 cal 240gr XTPs. I ordered the sabots from cabelas, and I order all of my bullets from Midwayusa.com
Hope this helps ya out, just to fore-warn you, muzzleloading is a very addicting hobby!