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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: CP on June 07, 2011, 08:28:46 AM

Title: Scopes
Post by: CP on June 07, 2011, 08:28:46 AM: If WA legalized scopes for ML seasons would you use one?
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: PolarBear on June 07, 2011, 08:32:01 AM: Nope
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: Rick on June 07, 2011, 08:51:36 AM: Quote from: PolarBear on June 07, 2011, 08:32:01 AM
Nope

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Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: 6x6in6 on June 07, 2011, 08:52:58 AM: Quote from: Rick on June 07, 2011, 08:51:36 AM
Quote from: PolarBear on June 07, 2011, 08:32:01 AM
Nope

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Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: wapiti hunter2 on June 07, 2011, 08:53:25 AM: yes, I would still only shoot out to about 125 but my eyes just aren't what they used to be.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: fair-chase on June 07, 2011, 09:43:55 AM: I voted no because if WA legalized scopes for muzzle loaders I would probably switch to archery permanently. One of the things I despise the most about modern rifle season is the amount of times I get scoped by some *censored* *censored* who thinks scopes on a rifle are an acceptable substitute for binoculars.
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Post by: whacker1 on June 07, 2011, 09:49:49 AM: Yes I would, but I sure hope that doesn't become an option
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Post by: dscubame on June 07, 2011, 10:26:00 AM: I would be all over it.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: Sabotloader on June 07, 2011, 03:19:57 PM: Quote from: CP on June 07, 2011, 08:28:46 AM
If WA legalized scopes for ML seasons would you use one?

I am in Idaho so my vote probably doesn't count - but I certainly would use scope were they legal... my eyes are terrible.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: Kowsrule30 on June 08, 2011, 03:34:02 PM: Yes, but I hope it doesn't change.... :twocents:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 08, 2011, 04:06:44 PM: I would not have a problem using one if they were legal.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: JimmyHoffa on June 08, 2011, 04:38:57 PM: I said yes. Since it's not a traditional season and they allow inlines/sabots/pellets....why not?
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Post by: huntandjeep on June 08, 2011, 05:13:52 PM: yes
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Post by: Whitelightning on June 08, 2011, 06:04:42 PM: Nope I would not.
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Post by: dupedc on June 08, 2011, 09:00:19 PM: Yes, if legal. Somehow since 47 I can't see through open sights w/o my glasses.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: Kowsrule30 on June 09, 2011, 02:27:15 AM: Quote from: JimmyHoffa on June 08, 2011, 04:38:57 PM
I said yes. Since it's not a traditional season and they allow inlines/sabots/pellets....why not?

Bow isn't a traditional season.... Hasn't been for as long as ML.... Little longer actually.. Let's allowe them lights and optics on bows.... :dunno:
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: Sabotloader on June 09, 2011, 06:51:11 AM: Quote from: Kowsrule30 on June 09, 2011, 02:27:15 AM
Quote from: JimmyHoffa on June 08, 2011, 04:38:57 PM
I said yes. Since it's not a traditional season and they allow inlines/sabots/pellets....why not?

Bow isn't a traditional season.... Hasn't been for as long as ML.... Little longer actually.. Let's allowe them lights and optics on bows.... :dunno:

Can you legally hunt big game at night in Washington, over here we have the dawn to dusk thing so lights would not help our bow hunters...
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: Hank on June 12, 2011, 02:26:55 AM: I would use a scope, but I would much rather see the WDFW allow the use of 209 primers during the regular ML seasons.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: rtspring on June 12, 2011, 02:45:34 AM: I would vote no,

I think it takes the primitive out of the hunt. Never hunted with a muzzleloader or a bow for that matter. I like the report of a big ol rifle going off and the dirt nap that follows.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: teanawayslayer on June 12, 2011, 08:05:56 AM: Quote from: rtspring on June 12, 2011, 02:45:34 AM
I would vote no,

I think it takes the primitive out of the hunt. Never hunted with a muzzleloader or a bow for that matter. I like the report of a big ol rifle going off and the dirt nap that follows.
That happens with a muzzle loader too. More times than not that the animals I shoot with a smoke pole take a dirt nap.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: The100Road on June 17, 2011, 03:46:41 PM: BIG yes for me. I think it would help a lot with people taking the shots that they know the gun can do but end up being a bad shot on the animal because of the open sites. We all know that you shouldnt take the shot if you are not 100% but you know people still take the 125-150yard shot because they know the gun can do it. Ends up with a wounded animal. I think scopes would help that problem.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: JColony on June 17, 2011, 09:26:42 PM: Couldn't have said it better myself The100Road :tup:
In all reality, if we want to truly use primitive weapons for the Muzzleloader season we should be using flint locks. Anyone using an inline with Musket caps or #11 caps can't use the argument that it takes away from the primitive nature of the hunt.
Title: Re: Scopes
Post by: coyotewallace on June 17, 2011, 09:38:11 PM: I would run a scope forsure....