Is hunting with a red dot scope legal?

[Tivan636]

My friend told me that someone told him that hunting in Oregon with a red dot scope is illegal. I don't believe it, but I figure I'd ask. I don't see in on the big game regulation anywhere. Please let me know asap. I'm going with my AR15 tomorrow for deer. Otherwise, I have to take my Savage 270.:huh:

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[DieselScout]

For general season centerfire rifle it isn't.

 

[MarkAd]

But can you DiesilScout cite the reg that prevents it or are you tossing out opinions?

 

[slimmer13]

If you can use irons, why not a red dot?

 

[DieselScout]

But can you DiesilScout cite the reg that prevents it or are you tossing out opinions?

I am confused by this. I am saying for general season rifle it is legal. Under the prohibited methods section (page 27-28) use of infrared or nightvision is prohibited as is use of artificial light. The red dot could be seen as artificial light but the section goes on to say it "does not include battery operated sights which only light the reticle." So, red dot is legal. It wouldn't be legal for muzzle loaders where light gathering sights are illegal.

 

[Bam]

Red dot scopes/sights are legal.

Night vision scopes and infrared illuminators are not. Artificial light refers to using a laser sight.

 

[Tivan636]

That's what I thought, doesn't make sense if you can't use a red dot sight. I doesn't even give any advantages, except being able to acquire the target quicker.

 

[Capn Jack]

Had me worried...

Now to check Washington...

Jack...

 

[Unka-Boo]

Artificial light refers to using a laser sight.

I would venture to say it means spot lights....but laser would also fall under it.

 

[MarkAd]

Sorry DieselScou dude, I wasn't reading things correctly.. I just had some brain surgery Wednesday, I reckon I am still not tracking right.

Jack - red dot in WA is legal. I just had this coversation down at the gun shop recently. DiesilScout covers it in his posting.

 

[BuckShot1118]

I have heard that it would be leagal you just cant use any light source to lights up the animal so no lasers or spot lights but I think red dots would be fine becuase it does not cast light on to the animal.

 

[Greenbug]

Quote from 2012 Oregon regulations: "Prohibited methods (page 28) It is unlawful to use an artificial light for hunting any wildlife except, raccoon, bobcat, and oppossum provided the light is not cast from or attached to a motor vehicle. This includes laser sights or any other sights wich project a beam to the target. This does not include battery operated sights wich only light the reticle."

You are good to use your red dot sight in Oregon.

 

[Saw141]

I am not sure about Oregon but I am pretty sure in Washington an ar15 if chambered in 223/5.56 can not be used to hunt deer or any other big game

 

[BDA.45]

The regs ARENT that hard to follow. Yes your red dot is legal. Contrary to popular (hunters) beliefs, silences are also legal. 223/556 IS legal for deer IN OREGON....

 

[BDA.45]

AND I DONT EVEN F-ING HUNT AND I KNOW THE REGS!!!!

 

[BDA.45]

Just read the damn synopsis....

 

[slimmer13]

2012

 

[Velzey]

Holy thread revival

 

[284guy]

Just read the damn synopsis....

But reading is hard and stuff. If it ain't on da utubes I don't do it.

 

[BDA.45]

Holy thread revival

GOD DAMMIT!!! How in the HELL did I get sucked Into this....???
OBVIOUSLY wasnt paying attention. Apparently my situational awareness needs some work.....