Scopes for 2021 WA Muzzleloader season?

[253shotgunner]

I thought I saw a reference to a possible rule change for allowing scopes on muzzleloaders in 2021. Is this real and where can I find the draft language? Thanks, 253shotgunner

[cem3434]

I hope not, that would push a lot more guys into muzzleloading due to the better and longer seasons. 

[Bob33]

https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2020-08/equipmentproposals_public_0.pdf

[buckfvr]

 

[253shotgunner]

Bob33 thanks! Now we know the proposed change is for 1x scopes and WDFW is against scopes with magnification.

[Dan-o]

A 1X scope would really help my old eyes. 

It's frustrating trying to shoot iron sights these days. 

In my case, what was easy to see 10 years ago is now a blur.  I simply cant focus on sights AND target.   

I get both sides, but in my case I'd put a 1X scope on asap when legal. 

[buckfvr]

A 1X scope would really help my old eyes. 

It's frustrating trying to shoot iron sights these days. 

In my case, what was easy to see 19 years ago is now a blur.  I simply cant foxis on sights AND target.   

I get both sides, but in my case I'd put a 1X scooe on asap when legal.

Ive always been against tech increases for supposed primitive weapons seasons, but I cant deny the idea of a 1x focusable scope would be something Id not pass on. 

[bigdub257]

A 1X scope would really help my old eyes. 

It's frustrating trying to shoot iron sights these days. 

In my case, what was easy to see 10 years ago is now a blur.  I simply cant focus on sights AND target.   

I get both sides, but in my case I'd put a 1X scope on asap when legal.

 

[dub870]

But who makes a 1x scope that does not have any electronics in it? I do not see much.

[full choke]

And people in Washington wonder why our seasons suck, and the game is dwindling.

[10thmountainarcher]

But who makes a 1x scope that does not have any electronics in it? I do not see much.

Looks like maybe vortex and Thompson center make one (I just googled it and they were the first two results).

[10thmountainarcher]

And people in Washington wonder why our seasons suck, and the game is dwindling.

Not because of a 1X scope being allowed on a muzzleloader...

[WapitiTalk1]

Not sure a 1X scope would be any better for accuracy over an iron peep site setup at reasonable ML distances? I really don’t know, just started into ML recently.

[Special T]

A 1X scope would really help my old eyes. 

It's frustrating trying to shoot iron sights these days. 

In my case, what was easy to see 10 years ago is now a blur.  I simply cant focus on sights AND target.   

I get both sides, but in my case I'd put a 1X scope on asap when legal.

This is what i heard was the reasoning. I belive something similar came up for bow hunters... something about how all you guys are getting old and need cheater and such to see.

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[full choke]

Death by a thousand cuts.
Inlines, waterproof primers, scopes- it all adds up.

People on this site love to bag on Seattle politics- you get what you vote for. These game regs are the exact same thing. If you want a PRIMITIVE weapon season- keep it PRIMITIVE. But no, everybody wants to cheat a little bit and make it just a bit easier or more comfortable.

Don't complain with the season reductions, permit reductions, and lack of opportunities. IT will be coming.