i dont see what the big deal is. My sidelock shoots flatter @ 150 yards than my inline. Accuracy is darn near the same. Why not give it a try for a year and see how it goes. It may surprise the guys who never hunted with a sidelock and have them finally go, Hey! this isnt as bad as i thought it was going to be! Ive hunted with inlines for years and am now finally going to traditional rifles due to there being very little difference in accuracy. I think this change could even possibly turn hunters, into even better hunters due to the fact that they will be using open sights and will need to learn how to slow down their pace and take their time. As for the scopes and the whiners who say they need them because of their failing eye sight, i dont buy into that story. Without glasses, i cant even make out a persons face when standing 10 feet away from them. Actually i need to make an appointment for new glasses so i can see again. I say idaho should stick with it the new rules for a year and see how it goes.