Proprietary marketing has been increasing in many areas. electronics for example. Use to be a universal usb cord was provided. Now everything has is own proprietary cord. Every camera, phone, e-caller etc. has to have it's own. I'm sure you guys can think of many things you have purchased where any accessories are designed as proprietary and must be purchased from the company also. makes sense as far as added revenue. I dont like it but it is the trend. Now how about Muzzleloaders. Well the 52 cal is a proprietary caliber, and i bet a lot more are sold than we think.
So now to the real point at hand. How about a fast twist 45. cal. i bet it could be marketed as long as Knight manufactured at least 2 bullets that shot well in it. Here's the reason:
I took a trip to a sporting goods store and hung around doing a personal survey whenever I found someone near the blackpowder section. My survey consisted of the following questions.
1.Do you have a muzzleloader?
2. what bullets do you shoot?
3. why that bullet?
4. have you experimented with different bullets?While not a formal survey it was enlightening. talked to about 25 people
23 named a bullet and the reason they shot it was because the guy where they bought the gun or a friend recommended that bullet. None had done any real experimenting.
My conclusion was that while many on this forum shoot a lot of different bullet the average joe does not. He shoots something that someone said would be good in his gun.
So if Knight provided a bullet I bet people who buy the gun would buy the bullet recommended and a large bullet selection wouldnt be a factor as long as what was available shot well.
Online buying has dominated sales , (just look at the christmas season stats) so having to get bullets from Knight wouldnt be a factor . As matter of fact i bet more companies would jump on the wagon to try and pick up after market sales of things like bullets.

I know most will disagree but just wanted to share those thoughts on my survey.