MY pellets seem to do fine for me an price isant to big of an issue my muzzle loader somes out for sight in and hunting so I have about 1/2 the original pack of pyrodex pellets I got with my M/L about 4 years ago and Ive shot maby 1/4 of my 777 pellets last year so it last me a long time so for $30 or so it can last me many years one reason ive never considered loose is because my traditions has a muzzle break and I figure some of my powder would blow out the holes when im pouring it but thanks for the info