Being new to muzzle loading, but also living in a state with a lot of lead-free areas, I was curious as to peoples experience with lead alternatives for use in muzzleloading rifles. I am new to muzzleloading, and have a 50 caliber Thompson/Center Hawken rifle. Does anyone have any success stories with ammunition combinations? I have found two possible alternatives, the first are the these lead free round ball shots (http://www.tomboboutdoors.com/index.php ... le-loading) and the second are the powerbelt copper bullets of various shape and grain. Any advice would be appreciated.