I am not too surprised either and personally kinda glad. I think using weapon technology from 50 years ago with a few small improvements is OK, but by design, the ML season is not about the latest and greatest. The benefit of hunting during the elk rut is enough for me.

But in the interest of full disclosure, I am also glad CO doesn't allow scopes or sabots either. The difference between the ML weapon and a high-powered weapon must always be enough to easily justify it's own season in CO IMO.

YMMV