Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Muzzleloader Hunting
New Mexico bans the use of scopes
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="VTbluegrass" data-source="post: 2663311" data-attributes="member: 104786"><p>Rules and regulations change with regard to wildlife management and weapons used usually because of the human dimension of wildlife management more so than than wildlife biology side of things, but its usually mixed. </p><p>Seasons are based typically on past harvest data, hunter success ratios, etc. If say a steady trend of increased harvest during muzzleloader season is seen you may see a shortened season or additional limits on weaponry. Yes the ultra modern smokeless long range muzzleloader exists but I doubt it is norm for harvest, hell long range not average for most during general firearms season. Saying no scopes takes out the normal CVA, T/C, Knight with a 3-9 that can easily shoot 200yds without a great deal of work. Now I would make a $20 wager 8 of 10 people going hunting this coming Saturday couldn't hit a 10" circle at 200 with irons no matter what gun they have, its just not the type of shooting most people practice or are proficient at. Hell I wouldn't put more than a $20 bet on myself to make an ethical shot at 200yds with irons right now add in waning light and it sure isn't happening. </p><p>Limiting to irons will allow hunters an increased effective range of about 100yards (for most) from bow season, but not turn muzzleloader season into effectively single shot rifle season.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VTbluegrass, post: 2663311, member: 104786"] Rules and regulations change with regard to wildlife management and weapons used usually because of the human dimension of wildlife management more so than than wildlife biology side of things, but its usually mixed. Seasons are based typically on past harvest data, hunter success ratios, etc. If say a steady trend of increased harvest during muzzleloader season is seen you may see a shortened season or additional limits on weaponry. Yes the ultra modern smokeless long range muzzleloader exists but I doubt it is norm for harvest, hell long range not average for most during general firearms season. Saying no scopes takes out the normal CVA, T/C, Knight with a 3-9 that can easily shoot 200yds without a great deal of work. Now I would make a $20 wager 8 of 10 people going hunting this coming Saturday couldn't hit a 10" circle at 200 with irons no matter what gun they have, its just not the type of shooting most people practice or are proficient at. Hell I wouldn't put more than a $20 bet on myself to make an ethical shot at 200yds with irons right now add in waning light and it sure isn't happening. Limiting to irons will allow hunters an increased effective range of about 100yards (for most) from bow season, but not turn muzzleloader season into effectively single shot rifle season. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Muzzleloader Hunting
New Mexico bans the use of scopes
Top