Will scopes increase kill rates? I think scopes will increase successful well placed hits. So from that aspect it will make shooting one easier. I know (and I am talking only from me) I shoot much better with a scope then with open sights. With open sights I often liked to limit my shots to 75 yards and under. With scopes, I would push that to 125 yards. Does that mean I am going to be more successful.. well it will allow me more shots, but I still have to find the animal first. Then I have to get into a reasonable range to shoot.

It will be interesting to watch Wisconsin's harvest numbers and percentages for Muzzle loader season next year. Now with the addition of scoped rifles.