My eyes are 70 years old. I was given a special license to use a scope in ML season here which is iron sights only. I felt horrible about it, and never could bring myself to use it.
Last week I decided I didn't even want the license on my record, and told the DOW to take it off.
I use a peep which help very little, but does give me a faster sight picture. I just get closer now.
The whole idea of the ML season is to accept it's restrictions. That's why we get to hunt in the rut here in Co. We're suppose to be at a disadvantage to the rifle hunters. With today's technology in ML. We're not at any disadvantage to at least 200yds, and some guns much further than that.
Hard for me to accept.
To be quite honest if I were to muzzle load hunt Elk in Co again, I would have zero problems using iron sights(peep sights)... I have never had more then a 50-60 yard shot on them anyway . Deer hunting where I live though is a bit more complex...most shots are 100 yards or more.
