Availability of bullets

[As_west_as_it_gets]

Hi. I am totally brand new to muzzleloading and even rifle shooting in general. I’ve been primarily an archery hunter for a long time.
I’m definitely going to pick up a muzzleloader though. Going back and forth between whether to get a 50 cal and shoot sabots, or a 45 and shoot bullet to bore for maximum accuracy. I know with my personality, eventually I will go very deep into muzzleloading because that’s just how I am.
I live in California, so whatever projectile I shoot will have to be lead free. I will also have to purchase most of my bullets and supplies online.
Do you think if I went the 45 caliber route, I would have trouble reliably being able to purchase bullets? As I look around the web now, I see a lot are sold out on multiple different sites.
Should I just start with a 50 and shoot sabots to get myself started? Or should I just go balls deep and straight to 45 no sabot? I’m not so concerned with muzzleloading regs for now, I will probably hunt regular rifle season with it.

Thanks for the help!


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[LWH723]

Unless you want to experience the suck of sabots, just go 45 and don’t look back. Although solid copper Sabotless in a 45cal isn’t nearly as easy as the cup and core bullets.

 

[Wrench]

I'd pay attention to where you want to hunt, many states have a .50 minimum. If that matters not, the guys who shoot accurate 45's are simply dangerous with them.

 

[As_west_as_it_gets]

Thanks guys, thanks Luke. Luke, I was going to give you a call when I get set up to get one of those sizing dies and breech plug replacement.


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