What do ya think about the use of scopes on muzzle loaders in WI.
08-23-2009, 05:14 AM
#1
Typical Buck
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: N/W WI.
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What do ya think about the use of scopes on muzzle loaders in WI.
I think that the whole principle of using a muzzle loader is out of wack. The reason I hunt with one was the primative nature ie; ball and patch. Now we have the inline rifle that can shoot out to ranges of the modern rifle. Too each his own, but the whole principle of hunting with a primative weapon is lost.
08-23-2009, 05:58 PM
#2
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Shawano Co., WI
Posts: 41
I don't have a problem with scopes on muzzleloaders, or inlines for that matter. Although there has been a lot of advances made with bullets, sabots, and powder, its still only one shot, and the velocities are still usually below that of a hot shotgun slug. You still have to hit what you're aiming at the first time. The new bullets, etc really don't help you reload much faster, if at all. As far as the scopes go, if you don't like it, don't use it. I think hunters spend too much time worrying about what everyone else is doing, and not enough time promoting the sport in general. Too much bickering over details. I think the scopes help those of us with less than perfect eyesight. just my opinion.
08-24-2009, 03:46 AM
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 473
I use Ml's a lot an with my ol eyesight I would be very happy to use one, The deer have been chased for 3 months by archer's and rifle shooters but after that you can only use a 1X scope, what are you afraid of. I do use an in-line (White) but with conicals. I also go to Co. an have to use a peep but thats Ok because its limited but in the rut.
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08-24-2009, 04:38 AM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Minnesota
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I think that the whole principle of using a muzzle loader is out of wack. The reason I hunt with one was the primative nature ie; ball and patch. Now we have the inline rifle that can shoot out to ranges of the modern rifle. Too each his own, but the whole principle of hunting with a primative weapon is lost.
08-24-2009, 07:55 AM
#8
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Shawano Co., WI
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08-24-2009, 08:24 AM
#9
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Darien, IL
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To each his own. If you want open sights - have at it. If someone wants to use a scope - whatever.
Ya know ther might be someone that doesn't have the best sight anymore and a scope is right for them.
Ya know ther might be someone that doesn't have the best sight anymore and a scope is right for them.
08-25-2009, 11:10 AM
#10
Typical Buck
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