RE: what muzzleloader to buy
I agree with Cayugad... .50 inline or .54 for the traditional.
I own the T/C Encore .50 with a scope and I hunt with it during "Standard" gun season and use my T/C Renagade .54 green mountain round ball during muzzleloading season. If you are more budget minded look at the Thompson Triumph... very nice gun for the money.