I lived in Oregon for 20+ years and granted, they have their fair share of "stupid rules". My guess is your state has their fair share of stupid rules also. I am sure there are states that have pretty liberal ML laws, but how about their handgun laws or carry laws?

But, back to your quote, how do any of these rules mandate inaccuracy? Not being able to use a scope somewhat limits the range, but in no way makes the gun inaccurate. Having exposed ignition could cause problems in inclement weather but hey in my mind that is part of the game of MLing.

I don't know the history behind some of these laws, but maybe the western states that have more stringent ML laws have always had the intent that ML was considered "primative" and therefore have some similarities to primative firearms. Not all, but much of our land is wide open land either forested or not, with no houses for many, many miles. The seasons are seperate, in most cases, with modern, muzzleloading and archery.

While on the other hand, to the east, in more populated areas, the ML is not necessarily meant to be a primative firearm, but limits the range in more populated areas. You must admit that a modern ML with sealed ignition, topped with a Leupold 3-9 is a pretty modern firearm not only in looks but also in function.

Others, please chime in and correct me here. I have no idea if my thinking is right or not, it is just what makes sense to me.

By the way, thanks UC for the helpful info. I think I am good to go.