RE: Muzzleloader or shotgun?
I forgot to mention that you need to look at your State's regulations as far as the size of muzzleloading projectiles. Most sabot loads for the .50 cal use a .44-.45 cal bullet. The .45 cal muzzleloaders use a .40 cal bullet. So if your State requires a .44 cal or larger bullet, you will need to buy a .50 cal muzzleloader.