Vista Outdoor (GEAR) 10-Q 4 Mar 15 2015 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	VISTA OUTDOOR INC.
Entity Central Index Key	1616318
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	28-Dec-14
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-28
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	0
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue, Net	$506,881	$524,228	$1,598,025	$1,308,754
Cost of sales	372,844	390,552	1,191,942	998,414
Gross profit	134,037	133,676	406,083	310,340
Operating expenses:
Research and development	2,318	1,842	7,043	6,274
Selling and Marketing Expense	39,377	34,542	114,801	78,634
General and Administrative Expense	28,728	34,717	86,598	77,298
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	52,220	0	52,220	0
Income before interest and income taxes	11,394	62,575	145,421	148,134
Interest expense	-8,357	-6,416	-25,281	-7,671
Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	3,037	56,159	120,140	140,463
Income tax provision	14,206	22,794	56,519	55,137
Net income attributable to Vista Outdoor Inc.	-11,169	33,365	63,621	85,326
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net income			63,621	85,326
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax benefit (expense) of $2, $41, $(316) and $(471), respectively	-3	-66	504	753
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	-7,677	-1,654	-15,415	-1,620
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	-7,680	-1,720	-14,911	-867
Comprehensive income (loss)	($18,849)	$31,645	$48,710	$84,459

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Change in fair value of derivatives, tax expense	$2	$41	($316)	($471)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax	$4,806	$1,035	$9,650	$1,011

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$65,766	$40,004
Receivables, Net, Current	361,720	301,729
Net inventories	418,241	421,949
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current	48,146	46,447
Other current assets	12,309	20,901
Total current assets	906,182	831,030
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	184,409	189,071
Goodwill	794,681	847,134
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	529,020	568,116
Deferred charges and other non-current assets	18,491	22,270
Total assets	2,432,783	2,457,621
Current liabilities:
Accounts Payable, Current	123,968	181,513
Accrued compensation	23,964	32,449
Accrued Income Taxes, Current	4,155	1,678
Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current	24,684	27,990
Other accrued liabilities	111,898	89,330
Total current liabilities	288,669	332,960
Long-term debt	1,001,686	1,014,911
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent	209,552	215,768
Other long-term liabilities	26,696	23,251
Total liabilities	1,526,603	1,586,890
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 10 and 12)
Parent company investment	922,596	872,236
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-16,416	-1,505
Total Vista Outdoor Inc. stockholders' equity	906,180	870,731
Total liabilities and equity	$2,432,783	$2,457,621

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Operating Activities
Net income	$63,621	$85,326
Adjustments to net income to arrive at cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	24,384	16,479
Amortization of intangible assets	23,112	13,135
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,923	359
Asset Impairment Charges	52,220	0
Deferred income taxes	-3,873	-3,277
Loss on disposal of property	1,129	3,463
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Net receivables	-71,034	3,799
Net inventories	3,552	-7,817
Accounts payable	-45,303	-92,261
Accrued compensation	-8,840	-3,720
Accrued income taxes	9,628	-5,560
Other assets and liabilities	28,655	36,477
Cash provided by operating activities	79,174	46,403
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	-30,630	-21,951
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	0	-1,301,597
Proceeds from the disposition of property, plant, and equipment	-4	138
Cash used for investing activities	-30,634	-1,323,410
Financing Activities
Borrowings on line of credit	0	200,000
Repayments of Lines of Credit	0	-200,000
Transfer (to) from parent, net	7,386	-300,899
Repayments of Long-term Debt	13,225	0
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt	50,000	1,021,273
Repayments of Medium-term Notes	50,000	0
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs	-501	-12,273
Cash (used for) provided by financing activities	-21,112	1,309,899
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents	-1,666	-121
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	25,762	32,771
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	40,004	67
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	65,766	32,838
Noncash investing activity:
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable	$1,694	$1,406

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Resp

Basis of Presentation and Responsiblity for Interim Financial Statements	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Responsibility for Interim Financial Statements	1. Basis of Presentation and Responsibility for Interim Financial Statements
	Nature of Operations.    Vista Outdoor Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company,” or “Vista Outdoor”), develops and produces ammunition, accessories, rifles and shotguns for the hunting, shooting, law enforcement, outdoor and sporting markets. Vista Outdoor is headquartered in Utah and has manufacturing operations and facilities in 10 U.S. States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico along with international sales and sourcing operations in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand.
	Prior to February 9, 2015, the business was operated as the Sporting Group reporting segment of Alliant Techsystems Inc. (“ATK”). On April 28, 2014, ATK entered into a Transaction Agreement (the “Transaction Agreement”) among Vista Outdoor, Vista Merger Sub Inc. (“Merger Sub”) and Orbital Sciences Corporation (“Orbital”), providing for, among other things, the transfer of the businesses comprising ATK’s Sporting Group reporting segment to Vista Outdoor (the “Sporting Transfers”), the distribution of all of the shares of Vista Outdoor Inc. common stock on a pro rata basis to the holders of ATK common stock (the “Spin-Off”), and the merger of Merger Sub with and into Orbital (the “ATK/Orbital Merger”), with Orbital surviving the ATK/Orbital Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of ATK.
	On February 9, 2015, ATK completed the Sporting Transfers and the Spin-Off, distributing to its stockholders two shares of Vista Outdoor Inc. common stock for every share of ATK common stock held as of record on February 2, 2015. In connection with the Spin-Off, Vista Outdoor filed a Registration Statement on Form 10 (as amended, the “Form 10”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which was declared effective on January 23, 2015. The Form 10 included an Information Statement (the “Information Statement”) describing the details of the Spin-Off and providing information as to our business and management. Refer to Footnote No. 16, “Subsequent Events,” for additional discussion related to the Spin-Off and related transactions.
	Except where indicated, references below to transactions completed by Vista Outdoor prior to February 9, 2015 refer to transactions completed by or on behalf of the ATK Sporting Group reporting segment that are reflected on the combined financial statements of Vista Outdoor.
	Basis of Presentation.    The unaudited condensed combined financial statements of Vista Outdoor as set forth have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for interim reporting. As permitted under those rules, certain footnotes and other financial information that are normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States can be condensed or omitted. Vista Outdoor’s accounting policies are described in the notes to the combined financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 (“fiscal 2014”), which were included in the Information Statement. Management is responsible for the unaudited condensed combined financial statements included in this document. The condensed combined financial statements included in this document are unaudited but, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of Vista Outdoor’s financial position as of December 28, 2014, and its results of operations for the quarter and nine months ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 and cash flows for the nine months ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013.
	The accompanying unaudited condensed combined financial statements have been prepared on a standalone basis and are derived from ATK’s consolidated financial statements and accounting records. The unaudited condensed combined financial statements represent Vista Outdoor's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as its business was operated as part of ATK prior to the distribution, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
	The unaudited condensed combined statements of operations include expense allocations for certain corporate functions historically provided to Vista Outdoor by ATK, including, but not limited to, human resources, employee benefits administration, treasury, risk management, audit, finance, tax, legal, information technology support, and other shared services. These allocations are reflected in the unaudited condensed combined statements of operations within the expense categories to which they relate. The allocations were made on a direct usage basis when identifiable, with the remainder allocated on various bases that are further discussed in Note 14. Management of Vista Outdoor and ATK consider these allocations to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services by, or benefits provided to, Vista Outdoor. The allocations may not, however, reflect the expense Vista Outdoor would have incurred as a standalone company.
	ATK maintains a number of defined benefit plans at a corporate level. The Company's employees participate in those plans, and as such, Vista Outdoor was charged a portion of the expenses associated with these plans. However, the unaudited condensed combined balance sheet does not include any ATK net benefit plan obligations. See Note 10 for further detail.
	Transactions between Vista Outdoor and ATK are reflected as effectively settled at the time of the transaction and are included in financing activities in the unaudited condensed combined statements of cash flows. The net effect of these transactions is reflected in "Parent’s Equity" in the unaudited condensed combined balance sheets.
	The unaudited condensed combined financial statements also include certain ATK assets and liabilities that are specifically identifiable or otherwise allocable to the Company. The Vista Outdoor unaudited condensed combined financial statements may not be indicative of Vista Outdoor’s future performance and do not necessarily reflect what the results of operations, financial position and cash flows would have been had Vista Outdoor operated as a standalone company during the periods presented.
	Principles of Combination. The unaudited condensed combined financial statements include the Company's net assets and results of operations as described above. All intercompany transactions and accounts within the combined businesses have been eliminated.
	All transactions between ATK and Vista Outdoor have been included in these unaudited condensed combined financial statements. Transactions with ATK or its affiliates are reflected in the unaudited condensed combined statements of cash flows as changes in ATK's net investment within financing activities and in the unaudited condensed combined balance sheet within Parent's Equity.
	Parent’s Equity. Parent’s Equity in the unaudited condensed combined statements of financial position represents ATK’s historical investment in Vista Outdoor, the net effect of cost allocations from and transactions with ATK, net cash activity, and Vista Outdoor’s accumulated earnings. See Note 14.
	New Accounting Pronouncements. On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, including most industry-specific revenue recognition guidance. This guidance is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and early application is not permitted. Vista Outdoor is in the process of evaluating the impact this standard will have on the Company.
	Other new pronouncements issued but not effective for the Company until after December 28, 2014 are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's continuing financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The current authoritative guidance on fair value clarifies the definition of fair value, prescribes a framework for measuring fair value, establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value, and expands disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
	The valuation techniques required by the current authoritative literature are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect internal market assumptions. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:
	Level 1—Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
	Level 2—Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
	Level 3—Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.
	The following section describes the valuation methodologies used by Vista Outdoor to measure its financial instruments at fair value.
	Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities—In order to manage its exposure to commodity pricing and foreign currency risk, Vista Outdoor periodically utilizes commodity and foreign currency derivatives, which are considered Level 2 instruments. Commodity derivatives are valued based on prices of futures exchanges and recently reported transactions in the marketplace. There were no commodity derivatives outstanding as of December 28, 2014 and March 31, 2014.
	Foreign currency derivatives are valued based on observable market transactions of spot currency rates and forward currency prices. Vista Outdoor entered into various foreign currency forward contracts during the nine months ended December 28, 2014. There were no foreign currency derivatives outstanding as of March 31, 2014.
	Long-term debt to Parent—The fair value of the variable-rate debt to Parent is calculated based on current market rates for debt of the same risk and maturities. The fair value of the fixed-rate debt is based on market quotes for each issuance. Vista Outdoor considers these to be Level 2 instruments.
	The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy Vista Outdoor's financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
		December 28, 2014
		Fair Value Measurements
		Using Inputs Considered as
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Derivatives	$	—	$	820	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Derivatives	$	—	$	—	$	—
	As of March 31, 2014, Vista Outdoor had no financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis outstanding.
	The following table presents Vista Outdoor's assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The carrying values and estimated fair values were as follows:
		December 28, 2014				31-Mar-14
		Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
		Amount		Value		Amount		Value
	Fixed-rate debt	$	300,000	$	301,500	$	300,000	$	309,339
	Variable-rate debt	701,686		699,684		714,911		715,223

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions
	In accordance with the accounting standards regarding business combinations, the results of acquired businesses are included in Vista Outdoor's combined financial statements from the date of acquisition. The purchase price for each acquisition is allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on fair value. The excess purchase price over estimated fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.
	Savage Arms Acquisition
	On June 21, 2013, Vista Outdoor acquired Caliber Company, parent company of Savage Sports Corporation ("Savage Arms"), a leading manufacturer of sporting long guns. Operating under the brand names of Savage Arms, Stevens and Savage Range Systems, the company designs, manufactures and markets centerfire and rimfire rifles, shotguns and shooting range systems used for hunting as well as competitive and recreational target shooting. Savage Arms is included within the Shooting Sports segment. The purchase price was $315,000 net of cash acquired. Vista Outdoor believes the acquisition complements Vista Outdoor's growing portfolio of leading consumer brands and allows the Company to build upon offerings with Savage Arms' prominent, respected brands known for accuracy, quality, innovation, value and craftsmanship. Savage Arms' sales distribution channels, new product development, and sophistication in manufacturing significantly increase Vista Outdoor's presence with a highly-relevant product offering to distributors, retailers and consumers. Savage Arms employs approximately 400 employees. The purchase price allocation was completed during the first quarter of fiscal 2015. None of the goodwill generated in this acquisition will be deductible for tax purposes.
	Bushnell Acquisition
	On November 1, 2013, Vista Outdoor acquired Bushnell Group Holdings, Inc. ("Bushnell"). Bushnell is a leading global designer, marketer and distributor of branded sports optics, outdoor accessories and eyewear. Bushnell is included within the Outdoor Products segment. The purchase price was $985,000 net of cash acquired, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Vista Outdoor believes the acquisition broadened our existing capabilities in the commercial shooting sports market and expanded our portfolio of branded shooting sports products. In addition, this transaction enabled the Company to enter new sporting markets in golf and snow sports. Vista Outdoor has leveraged Bushnell’s strong sourcing, marketing, branding and distribution capabilities and capitalized on Bushnell’s track record of successfully integrating acquisitions and delivering profitable growth. Bushnell employs approximately 1,100 employees. The purchase price allocation was completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2015. A portion of the goodwill generated in this acquisition will be deductible for tax purposes. As of December 28, 2014, the total amount of goodwill related to the acquisition expected to be deductible for tax purposes is $11,400. Vista Outdoor has recorded sales of approximately $151,164 and $420,736 for the quarter and nine months ended December 28, 2014, respectively and gross profit of approximately $44,164 and $119,132 for the quarter and nine months ended December 28, 2014 associated with the operations of this acquired business which reflects transition costs. Subsequent to November 1, 2013, Vista Outdoor recorded sales of approximately $85,074 for the quarter and nine months ended December 29, 2013 and gross profit of approximately $21,109 for the quarter and nine months ended December 29, 2013 associated with the operations of this acquired business which reflects transition costs and $1,377 of inventory step-up costs.
	Allocation of Consideration Transferred to Net Assets Acquired:
	The purchase price was allocated based on the estimated fair value of net assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisitions. During fiscal 2015, the Company recorded fair value adjustments to the preliminary purchase price allocation reported at March 31, 2014. Purchase price adjustments were applied retrospectively back to the date of the acquisitions. These adjustments did not have a material impact on net income (loss) in fiscal 2014 and, therefore, the Company has not adjusted its net income (loss) attributable to Vista Outdoor for the year ended March 31, 2014.
	The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisitions as originally reported in the Company's Form 10 for the year ended March 31, 2014 and as revised for adjustments made during fiscal 2015:
	Savage Arms Purchase Price Allocation
		As Originally Reported			As Revised
	Purchase price net of cash acquired:
	Cash paid	$	315,000		$	315,000
	Cash received for working capital	(2,498		)	(2,498		)
	Total purchase price	312,502			312,502
	Fair value of assets acquired:
	Receivables	$	39,374		$	39,374
	Inventories	36,499			36,499
	Tradename, technology, and customer relationship intangibles	126,600			126,600
	Property, plant, and equipment	24,965			24,965
	Other assets	6,589			7,040
	Total assets	234,027			234,478
	Fair value of liabilities assumed:
	Accounts payable	14,461			14,461
	Deferred tax liabilities	49,915			49,545
	Other liabilities	22,314			21,733
	Total liabilities	86,690			85,739
	Net assets acquired	147,337			148,739
	Goodwill	$	165,165		$	163,763
	Bushnell Purchase Price Allocation
		As Originally Reported			As Revised
	Purchase price net of cash acquired:
	Cash paid	$	985,000		$	985,000
	Cash paid for additional working capital	4,185			4,185
	Total purchase price	989,185			989,185
	Fair value of assets acquired:
	Net receivables	$	108,434		$	109,429
	Net inventories	160,793			157,184
	Tradename, technology, and customer relationship intangibles	364,843			365,579
	Property, plant, and equipment	25,080			25,055
	Other assets	10,938			6,886
	Total assets	670,088			664,133
	Fair value of liabilities assumed:
	Accounts payable	80,092			80,099
	Deferred income taxes	75,692			88,121
	Other liabilities	30,025			30,932
	Total liabilities	185,809			199,152
	Net assets acquired	484,279			464,981
	Goodwill	$	504,906		$	524,204
	Intangible assets from above include:
		Value			Useful life (years)
	Savage Arms
	Indefinite lived tradenames	$	70,200		Indefinite
	Tradenames	12,900			20-May
	Customer Relationships	43,500			10-May
	Bushnell
	Indefinite lived tradenames	$	95,100		Indefinite
	Tradenames	105,700			15
	Technology	15,900			20-Jun
	Customer Relationships	148,000			15
	Supplemental Pro Forma Data:
	Vista Outdoor used the acquisition method of accounting to account for these acquisitions and, accordingly, the results of Savage Arms and Bushnell are included in Vista Outdoor’s combined financial statements for the period subsequent to the date of acquisition. The following unaudited supplemental pro forma data for the quarter and nine months ended December 29, 2013 present consolidated information as if the acquisitions had been completed on April 1, 2012. The pro forma results were calculated by combining the results of Vista Outdoor with the standalone results of Savage Arms and Bushnell for the pre-acquisition periods, which were adjusted to account for certain costs which would have been incurred during this pre-acquisition period:
		Quarter Ended			Nine Months Ended
		29-Dec-13			29-Dec-13
Sales	$	580,254		$	1,662,997
Net income	60,384			144,384
The unaudited supplemental pro forma data above include the following significant non-recurring adjustments made to account for certain costs which would have been incurred if the acquisition had been completed on April 1, 2012, as adjusted for the applicable tax impact:
	Quarter Ended			Nine Months Ended
	29-Dec-13			29-Dec-13
Inventory Step-up, net1	$	(847	)	$	(6,517	)
Fees for advisory, legal, and accounting services2	(8,369		)	(9,696		)
1. Adjustment reflects the increased cost of goods sold expense resulting from the fair value step-up in inventory of $10,377 related to Bushnell and Savage Arms which was expensed over the first inventory cycle.
2. Removed the fees that were incurred in connection with the acquisition of Savage Arms and Bushnell from fiscal 2014, and considered those fees as incurred during the first quarter of fiscal 2013. Costs were recorded in General and administrative expense.
There were no acquisitions during fiscal 2015.

Goodwill_and_Deferred_Charges_

Goodwill and Deferred Charges and Other Non-Current Assets	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Goodwill and Deferred Charges and Other Non-Current Assets
Goodwill and Deferred Charges and Other Non-Current Assets	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment were as follows:
		Shooting Sports			Outdoor Products			Total
	Balance, March 31, 2014	$	246,487		$	600,647		$	847,134
	Impairment	(41,020		)	—			(41,020		)
	Effect of foreign currency exchange rates	204			(11,637		)	(11,433		)
	Balance, December 28, 2014	$	205,671		$	589,010		$	794,681
	As a result of the current market correction impacting demand for firearms and a decline in the Company’s near-term projected cash flows in the Firearms reporting unit during the quarter ended December 28, 2014, Vista Outdoor determined a triggering event had occurred which indicated it was more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit was less than the book value. The fair value of the reporting unit is determined using both an income and market approach. The value estimated using a discounted cash flow model is weighted against the estimated value derived from the guideline company market approach method. This market approach method estimates the price reasonably expected to be realized from the sale of the company based on comparable companies.
	The goodwill recorded within the Shooting Sports segment above is presented net of $41,020 of impairment losses. In addition as a result of the market correction noted above Vista Outdoor evaluated the fair value of the trade names as well. Vista Outdoor determined the fair value of the tradenames based on the relief of royalty method and used a royalty rate of 6% for the Savage Arms tradename based on public guideline royalty-based transactions and a discount rate of 16%. This analysis resulted in a $11,200 noncash impairment charge that was recorded within the Firearms reporting unit related to the non-amortizing Savage Arms tradename intangible. The remeasurement of goodwill and intangible assets is classified as a Level 3 fair value assessment as described in Note 2 due to the significance of unobservable inputs developed using company-specific information.
	The goodwill recorded within Outdoor Products above is presented net of $47,791 of accumulated impairment losses.
	Net intangibles includes amortizing and non-amortizing assets consisting of trademarks, tradenames and brand names that are not being amortized as their estimated useful lives are considered indefinite.
	Net intangibles consisted of the following:
		28-Dec-14									31-Mar-14
		Gross			Accumulated			Total			Gross		Accumulated			Total
		carrying			amortization						carrying		amortization
		amount									amount
	Trade names	$	184,660		$	(31,125	)	$	153,535		$	184,660	$	(21,723	)	$	162,937
	Patented technology	22,600			(7,855		)	14,745			22,600		(5,956		)	16,644
	Customer relationships and other	195,152			(27,510		)	167,642			200,248		(16,011		)	184,237
	Total	402,412			(66,490		)	335,922			407,508		(43,690		)	363,818
	Non-amortizing trade names	193,098			—			193,098			204,298		—			204,298
	Net intangibles	$	595,510		$	(66,490	)	$	529,020		$	611,806	$	(43,690	)	$	568,116
	The assets in the table above are being amortized using a straight-line method over a weighted average remaining period of approximately 12.6 years. Amortization expense for the quarter and nine months ended December 28, 2014 was $7,734 and $23,112, respectively. Amortization expense for the quarter and nine months ended December 29, 2013 was $7,617 and $13,135, respectively. Vista Outdoor expects amortization expense related to these assets to be as follows:
	Remainder of fiscal 2015	$	7,754
	Fiscal 2016	29,618
	Fiscal 2017	29,352
	Fiscal 2018	29,352
	Fiscal 2019	26,608
	Thereafter	213,238
	Total	$	335,922
	Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets consist of the following:
		December 28, 2014			March 31, 2014
	Debt issuance costs	$	12,405		$	12,273
	Less accumulated amortization	(2,450		)	(897		)
	Net debt issuance costs	9,955			11,376
	Other	8,536			10,894
	Total deferred charges and other noncurrent assets	$	18,491		$	22,270

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

Vista Outdoor is exposed to market risks arising from adverse changes in:

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commodity prices affecting the cost of raw materials,

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interest rate, and

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foreign exchange risks

In the normal course of business, these risks are managed through a variety of strategies, including the use of derivative instruments. Commodity forward contracts are periodically used to hedge forecasted purchases of certain commodities, and foreign currency exchange contracts are used to hedge forecasted transactions denominated in a foreign currency.

Vista Outdoor did not enter any commodity forward contracts during the nine months ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013. Such contracts would essentially establish a fixed price for the underlying commodity and are designated and qualify as effective cash flow hedges of purchases of the commodity. Ineffectiveness is calculated as the amount by which the change in the fair value of the derivatives exceeds the change in the fair value of the anticipated commodity purchases.

Vista Outdoor entered into various foreign currency forward contracts during the nine months ended December 28, 2014. These contracts are used to hedge forecasted inventory purchases and subsequent payments, denominated in foreign currencies and are designated and qualify as effective cash flow hedges. Ineffectiveness with respect to forecasted inventory purchases is calculated based on changes in the forward rate until the anticipated purchase occurs; ineffectiveness of the hedge of the accounts payable is evaluated based on the change in fair value of its anticipated settlement. Vista Outdoor did not enter into any foreign currency forward contracts during fiscal 2014.

The fair value of the commodity and foreign currency forward contracts is recorded within other assets or liabilities, as appropriate, and the effective portion is reflected in AOCL in the financial statements. The gains or losses on the commodity forward contracts are recorded in inventory as the commodities are purchased. The gains or losses on the foreign currency forward contracts are recorded in earnings when the related inventory is sold.

As of December 28, 2014, Vista Outdoor had no outstanding commodity forward contracts in place.

As of December 28, 2014, Vista Outdoor had outstanding foreign currency forward contracts in place for the following amounts:

Notional Amount of Currency

Sale of foreign currency:

Euro

5,983

British Pound Sterling

1,371

The table below presents the fair value and location of Vista Outdoor's derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments in the combined balance sheets.

Asset Derivatives

Liability Derivatives

Location

28-Dec-14

31-Mar-14

28-Dec-14

31-Mar-14

Foreign currency forward contracts

Other current assets /

$

820

$

—

$

—

$

—

other current liabilities

Total

$

820

$

—

$

—

$

—

For the periods presented below, the derivative gains and losses in the unaudited condensed combined statements of operations related to commodity and foreign currency forward contracts were as follows:

Pretax Gain

Gain (Loss) Recognized

(Loss) Reclassified from

in Income on Derivative

AOCI

(Ineffective Portion and

Amount Excluded from

Effectiveness Testing)

Location

Amount

Location

Amount

Quarter Ended December 28, 2014

Foreign currency forward contracts

Cost of Sales

$

764

Cost of Sales

$

—

Quarter Ended December 29, 2013

Foreign currency forward contracts

Cost of Sales

$

—

Cost of Sales

$

—

Nine Months Ended December 28, 2014

Commodity forward contracts

Cost of Sales

$

—

Cost of Sales

$

—

Foreign currency forward contracts

Cost of Sales

764

Cost of Sales

—

Nine Months Ended December 29, 2013

Commodity forward contracts

Cost of Sales

$

(268

)

Cost of Sales

$

(1,637

)

Foreign currency forward contracts

Cost of Sales

$

—

Cost of Sales

$

—

All derivatives used by Vista Outdoor during the periods presented were designated as hedging instruments.

During the nine months ended December 29, 2013, there was a loss of $1,637 recognized in earnings as a result of ineffectiveness on forward contracts for copper and zinc. There was no ineffectiveness recognized in earnings for these contracts during any other period presented. Vista Outdoor expects that any unrealized losses will be realized and reported in cost of sales, as the cost of the commodities is included in cost of sales. Estimated and actual gains or losses will change as market prices change.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL"), net of income taxes, are as follows:
			December 28, 2014				March 31, 2014
	Derivatives		$	504			$	—
	Cumulative translation adjustment		(16,920		)		(1,505		)
	Total AOCL		$	(16,416	)		$	(1,505	)
	The following table summarizes the changes in the balance of AOCL, net of income tax:
		Quarter Ended December 28, 2014											Nine Months Ended December 28, 2014
		Derivatives				Cumulative Translation Adjustment				Total			Derivatives			Cumulative Translation Adjustment			Total
	Beginning of period unrealized gain (loss) in AOCL	$	478			$	(9,243	)		$	(8,765	)	$	—		$	(1,505	)	$	(1,505	)
	Net increase in fair value of derivatives	496				—				496			974			—			974
	Net gain reclassified from AOCL, offsetting the price paid to suppliers (1)	(470		)		—				(470		)	(470		)	—			(470		)
	Net change in cumulative translation adjustment	—				(7,677		)		(7,677		)	—			(15,415		)	(15,415		)
	End of period unrealized gain (loss) in AOCL	$	504			$	(16,920	)		$	(16,416	)	$	504		$	(16,920	)	$	(16,416	)
	-1	Amounts related to Vista Outdoor derivative instruments that were reclassified from AOCL and recorded as a component of cost of sales for each period presented.
		Quarter Ended December 29, 2013											Nine Months Ended December 29, 2013
		Derivatives				Cumulative Currency Translation Adjustment				Total			Derivatives			Cumulative Currency Translation Adjustment			Total
	Beginning of period unrealized gain (loss) in AOCL	$	418			$	34			$	452		$	(401	)	$	—		$	(401	)
	Net decrease in fair value of derivatives	(66		)		—				(66		)	(411		)	—			(411		)
	Net losses reclassified from AOCL, offsetting the price paid to suppliers (1)	—				—				—			165			—			165
	Net losses reclassified from AOCL, due to ineffectiveness (1)	—				—				—			999			—			999
	Net change in cumulative translation adjustment	—				(1,654		)		(1,654		)	—			(1,620		)	(1,620		)
	End of period unrealized gain (loss) in AOCL	$	352			$	(1,620	)		$	(1,268	)	$	352		$	(1,620	)	$	(1,268	)
	-1	Amounts related to Vista Outdoor's derivative instruments that were reclassified from AOCL and recorded as a component of cost of sales for each period presented.

Receivables

Receivables	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables	Net Receivables
	Net receivables are summarized as follows:
		December 28, 2014			March 31, 2014
	Trade receivables	$	368,188		$	304,232
	Other receivables	2,155			3,118
	Less allowance for doubtful accounts	(8,623		)	(5,621		)
	Net receivables	$	361,720		$	301,729
	As of December 28, 2014 no customer represented more than 10% of the total trade receivable balance and as of March 31, 2014 the largest individual trade receivable balance accounted for 15% of the total trade receivable balance.

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Net Inventories
	Net inventories consist of the following:
		28-Dec-14		31-Mar-14
	Raw materials	$	121,880	$	102,277
	Work in process	54,282		59,604
	Finished goods	242,079		260,068
	Net inventories	$	418,241	$	421,949

Other_Liabilities

Other Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Liabilities
			December 28, 2014		March 31, 2014
	Other current liabilities:
	Employee benefits and insurance		$	19,923	$	14,379
	Customer obligations		1,658		5,394
	Warranty		7,879		8,158
	Accrued taxes		4,772		4,505
	Accrued advertising		2,091		3,051
	In-transit inventory		21,263		2,316
	Product liability		1,590		1,470
	Rebate		37,092		17,593
	Freight accrual		2,673		1,735
	Other		12,957		30,729
	Total other current liabilities		$	111,898	$	89,330
	Other noncurrent liabilities:
	Environmental remediation		$	373	$	521
	Management nonqualified deferred compensation plan		643		4,753
	Non-current portion of accrued income tax liability		18,234		14,056
	Performance share liability		404		1,040
	Other		7,042		2,881
	Total other noncurrent liabilities		$	26,696	$	23,251
	Vista Outdoor provides product warranties on certain products within the Shooting Sports and Outdoor Products segments. The Company provides consumer warranties against manufacturing defects on firearm products with a one-year warranty and a variety of its accessories products with warranties ranging primarily from one to three years. The estimated costs of such product warranties are recorded at the time the sale is recorded. Estimated future warranty costs are accrued at the time of sale based upon actual past experience, Vista Outdoor's current production environment as well as specific and identifiable warranties as applicable. The warranty liability recorded at each balance sheet date reflects the estimated liability for warranty coverage for products delivered based on historical information and current trends. The following is a reconciliation of the changes in Vista Outdoor's product warranty liability during the period presented:
	Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	8,158
	Payments made	(3,143		)
	Warranties issued	2,909
	Changes related to preexisting warranties	(45		)
	Balance as of December 28, 2014	$	7,879

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	Employee Benefit Plans
	Vista Outdoor participates in several defined benefit pension plans of ATK covering the majority of its employees hired prior to January 1, 2007. ATK has tax-qualified defined benefit plans, a supplemental (nonqualified) defined benefit pension plan, a defined contribution plan, and a supplemental (nonqualified) defined contribution plan. A qualified plan meets the requirements of certain sections of the Internal Revenue Code and, generally, contributions to qualified plans are tax deductible. A qualified plan typically provides benefits to a broad group of employees and may not discriminate in favor of highly compensated employees in coverage, benefits or contributions. In addition, ATK provides medical and life insurance benefits to certain retirees and their eligible dependents through its postretirement plans. Such plans are accounted for as multiemployer plans. As a result, no asset or liability was recorded by Vista Outdoor to recognize the funded status of these plans. The amount of expense attributable to Vista Outdoor has been allocated based on the number of participants in each of the plans.
	Following the Spin-Off, Vista Outdoor expects to establish one or more defined benefit pension plans that provide benefits substantially identical to those provided by the ATK pension benefit plans applicable to Vista Outdoor employees who continue employment with the Company, and former Vista Outdoor employees and their respective beneficiaries who participated in the ATK pension plans immediately prior to the Spin-Off.
	Each Company participant in an ATK pension plan as of the date of the Spin-Off will become a participant in a Vista Outdoor pension plan. As soon as practicable following the spin, ATK will cause its actuary to calculate the accrued liability as of the end of the month that the Spin-Off occurs. In addition, ATK will cause assets to be transferred from the trust established as part of the ATK pension plan to a trust established by Vista Outdoor for the Vista Outdoor pension plan benefits.
	Defined Benefit Plans
	Pension Plans.    Vista Outdoor participates in several defined benefit pension plans of ATK covering the majority of its employees hired prior to January 1, 2007. Eligible non-union employees hired on or after January 1, 2007 and certain union employees are not covered by a defined benefit plan but substantially all do receive an employer contribution through a defined contribution plan, discussed below. On January 31, 2013, the plans were amended for non-union employees to freeze the current pension formula benefits effective June 30, 2013, and to implement a new cash balance formula applicable to pay and service starting July 1, 2013. The cash balance formula provides each affected employee with pay credits based on the sum of that employee's age plus years of pension service as of December 31 of each calendar year, plus 4% annual interest credits. Prior to the effective date of the amendment, the plans provided either pension benefits based on employee annual pay levels and years of credited service or stated amounts for each year of credited service. ATK funds the plans in accordance with federal requirements calculated using appropriate actuarial methods. Employees' pension benefits generally vest after three or five years depending on the terms of the applicable plan. As of December 28, 2014 the portion of pension plan obligation and assets attributable to Vista Outdoor was $169,100 and $143,700, respectively.
	ATK also sponsors a nonqualified supplemental executive retirement plan which provides certain executives and highly compensated employees the opportunity to receive pension benefits in excess of those payable through tax-qualified pension plans. The benefit obligation of these plans is included in the pension information below.
	Other Postretirement Benefit Plans.    Vista Outdoor participates in postretirement benefit plans of ATK. Generally, eligible employees who terminated employment from ATK on or before January 1, 2004 and were at least age 50 or 55 with at least five or 10 years of service, depending on the provisions of the applicable pension plan, are entitled to a pre- and/or post-65 healthcare company subsidy and retiree life insurance coverage. Employees who terminated employment after January 1, 2004, but before January 1, 2006, are eligible only for a pre-65 company subsidy. The portion of the healthcare premium cost borne by ATK for such benefits is based on the pension plan the employees are eligible for, years of service, and age at termination. As of December 28, 2014 the portion of other postretirement benefit plans obligation and assets attributable to Vista Outdoor was $2,596 and $0, respectively.
	The components of net periodic benefit cost are as follows:
		Pension Benefits
		Quarter Ended						Nine Months Ended
		December 28, 2014			December 29, 2013			December 28, 2014			December 29, 2013
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	316		$	469		$	948		$	1,408
	Interest cost	1,760			1,758			5,281			5,275
	Expected return on plan assets	(2,257		)	(2,175		)	(6,772		)	(6,525		)
	Amortization of unrecognized net loss	1,610			1,970			4,830			5,909
	Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	(304		)	(283		)	(911		)	(850		)
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,125		$	1,739		$	3,376		$	5,217
		Other Postretirement Benefits
		Quarter Ended						Nine Months Ended
		December 28, 2014			December 29, 2013			December 28, 2014			December 29, 2013
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	19			21			58			64
	Expected return on plan assets	—			—			—			—
	Amortization of unrecognized net loss	13			17			39			52
	Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	(28		)	(28		)	(83		)	(83		)
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	4		$	10		$	14		$	33
	Employer Contributions. During the nine months ended December 28, 2014, ATK contributed $5,782 directly to the pension trust and $133 directly to retirees under its nonqualified supplemental executive retirement plan, associated with the Vista Outdoor allocated portion of these plans. ATK also contributed $93 to its other postretirement benefit plans, associated with the Vista Outdoor allocated portion of these plans. ATK does not anticipate making any additional contributions to the pension trust during the remainder of fiscal 2015.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	Vista Outdoor's provision for income taxes includes federal, foreign, and state income taxes. Income tax provisions for interim periods are based on estimated effective annual income tax rates.
	The income tax provisions for the quarters ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 represent effective tax rates of 467.8% and 40.6%, respectively. The increase in the rate from the prior year quarter is primarily due to the nondeductible goodwill impairment partially offset by the true-up of prior-year taxes and the absence of the nondeductible acquisition costs recorded in the prior year.
	The income tax provisions for the nine months ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 represent effective tax rates of 47.0% and 39.3%, respectively. The increase in the rate from the prior year period is primarily due to the nondeductible goodwill impairment partially offset by the true-up of prior-year taxes and the absence of the nondeductible acquisition costs recorded in the prior year.
	The IRS released final regulations relating to the capitalization of tangible personal property on September 13, 2013. Vista Outdoor is currently analyzing the impact of these new regulations and does not believe they will have a material impact on the financial statements.
	ATK or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal and various U.S. state jurisdictions which include Vista Outdoor. In addition, certain of ATK's subsidiaries that are included in Vista Outdoor file income tax returns in foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, including the recent acquisitions, ATK is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or foreign income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2008. The IRS is currently auditing ATK for fiscal 2013 and 2014. We believe appropriate provisions for all outstanding issues have been made for all remaining open years in all jurisdictions.
	Although the timing and outcome of audit settlements are uncertain, it is reasonably possible that a $1,193 reduction of the uncertain tax benefits will occur in the next 12 months. The settlement of these unrecognized tax benefits could result in earnings from $0 to $1,158.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	13. Stock-based Compensation
	Certain of Vista Outdoor's employees participate in certain of ATK's stock-based award plans. The information below includes only Company employee stock-based award plan activity. As of December 28, 2014, the Company had stock-based compensation awards outstanding under the three stock-based incentive plans that ATK sponsors, which are the Alliant Techsystems Inc. 1990 Equity Incentive Plan, the Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan, and the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan.
	Total pretax stock-based compensation expense of $771 and $519 was recognized during the quarters ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively. Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense of $2,269 and $1,566 was recognized during the nine months ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively.
	The total income tax benefit recognized in the statement of operations for share-based compensation was $296 and $199 during the quarters ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the statement of operations for share-based compensation was $870 and $601 during the nine months ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively. No allocation of the APIC pool was included in the tax benefit recognized.

Contingencies

Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Contingencies	Contingencies
	Litigation.    From time to time, Vista Outdoor is subject to various legal proceedings, including lawsuits, which arise out of, and are incidental to, the conduct of Vista Outdoor's business. Vista Outdoor does not consider any of such proceedings that are currently pending, individually or in the aggregate to be material to its business or likely to result in a material adverse effect on its operating results, financial condition, or cash flows.
	Environmental Liabilities.    Vista Outdoor's operations and ownership or use of real property are subject to a number of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, as well as applicable foreign laws and regulations, including those governing the discharge of hazardous materials, remediation of contaminated sites, and restoration of damage to the environment. Vista Outdoor is obligated to conduct investigation and/or remediation activities at certain sites that it owns or operates or formerly owned or operated.
	Vista Outdoor also has been identified as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”), along with other parties, in a regulatory agency action associated with hazardous waste sites. As a PRP, we may be required to pay a share of the costs of the investigation and clean-up of these sites. While uncertainties exist with respect to the amounts and timing of the ultimate environmental liabilities, based on currently available information, we have concluded that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our operating results, financial condition, or cash flows. The company has recorded a liability for environmental remediation of $373 as of December 28, 2014.
	Vista Outdoor could incur substantial additional costs, including cleanup costs, resource restoration, fines, and penalties or third-party property damage or personal injury claims, as a result of violations or liabilities under environmental laws or non-compliance with environmental permits. While environmental laws and regulations have not had a material adverse effect on Vista Outdoor's operating results, financial condition, or cash flows in the past, and Vista Outdoor has environmental management programs in place to mitigate these risks, it is difficult to predict whether they will have a material impact in the future.

Related_Parties_Notes

Related Parties (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	14. Related Party Transactions
	Allocation of General Corporate Expenses
	The unaudited condensed combined financial statements reflect an allocation of certain costs managed at the ATK level. These costs have historically been allocated to Vista Outdoor. These costs generally fall into one of the following categories:
	•	ATK management and support services – This category includes costs for functions such as acquisition transaction costs, human resources (talent acquisition/compensation), treasury, risk management, internal audit, finance, tax, legal, executive office, business development, government relations, and other administrative support. These costs are allocated to the Company based on a percentage of sales for all of ATK or as specifically identified. The unaudited condensed combined financial statements include ATK management and support services allocations included within the general and administrative expense totaling $6,576, and $12,637 for the quarter ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively, and $21,734 and $26,593 for the nine months ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively.
	•	Infrastructure costs – This category includes costs for functions such as information technology support, systems maintenance, and telecommunications. These costs are generally allocated to the Company using either sales, headcount, or fixed assets. The unaudited condensed combined statement of operations reflects infrastructure costs allocations included within the general and administrative expense totaling $1,565 and $1,178 for the quarter ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively, and $4,463 and $3,229 for the nine months ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively.
	•	ATK-provided benefits – This category includes costs for group medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, pension and postretirement benefits, and other benefits. These costs are generally allocated to the Company based on specific identification of the benefits provided to Company employees participating in these benefit plans. Medical and dental, including the human resources and finance administration of those plans, are allocated to business units based upon their year-to-date enrolled medical headcount. Postretirement benefits, including the human resources and finance administration of those plans, are allocated based upon member headcount. Pension expense is actuarially determined for individual segments and is identified directly to those segments. The pension expense determined for composite pension segments is further allocated to individual segments using total payroll. The unaudited condensed combined financial statements include ATK-provided benefits allocations totaling $14,084 and $11,718 for the quarter ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively, and $43,694 and $33,469 for the nine months ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively.
	Management believes that the methods of allocating these costs are reasonable and consistent with past practices.
	Related Party Sales and Cost of Sales
	Vista Outdoor purchases and sells certain products and services to/from other ATK businesses. Purchases of products and services from these affiliated entities, which were recorded at sales price, were $37,521, and $79,581 for the quarter ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively, and $157,188, and $191,123 for the nine months ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively. Sales of products and services to these entities were $2,369 and $2,351 for the quarter ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively, and $7,406 and $8,191 for the nine months ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively. An intercompany payable of $0 and $23,756 was outstanding as of December 28, 2014 and March 31, 2014, respectively included within "Accounts payable" and no intercompany receivable was outstanding as of December 28, 2014 and March 31, 2014.
	Long-term debt payable to Parent
	ATK Senior Credit Facility
	On June 20, 2013, ATK borrowed $200,000 on its Revolving Credit Facility. ATK used these borrowings in conjunction with the purchase of Savage Arms. As such, ATK allocated the revolver borrowings to Vista Outdoor. Subsequent to June 20, 2013, ATK paid off the full amount of revolver borrowings prior to March 31, 2014. As such, no related borrowings were recorded as of December 28, 2014.
	On November 1, 2013, ATK entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "ATK 2013 Senior Credit Facility"), which replaced ATK's previous Senior Credit Facility. The ATK 2013 Senior Credit Facility is comprised of a Term A Loan of $1,010,000 and a $700,000 Revolving Credit Facility, both of which mature in 2018, and a Term B Loan of $250,000, which matures in 2020.
	Under the terms of the ATK 2013 Senior Credit Facility, ATK exercised its option to increase the Term A Loan by $150,000 (the "Accordion") during the nine months ended December 28, 2014. The terms of the Accordion are the same as the existing Term A Loan with the exception that it will mature on January 31, 2019, approximately three months after the existing Term A Loan. During the nine months ended December 28, 2014, ATK also repaid $50,000 of its outstanding Term B Loan.
	ATK used proceeds from the 2013 Senior Credit Facility in conjunction with the purchase of Bushnell including financing costs in the amount of $1,021,273. As such, ATK allocated a portion of its outstanding long-term debt under the ATK 2013 Senior Credit Facility to Vista Outdoor. This debt is not necessarily representative of Vista Outdoor's future debt levels. This debt is reflected in the unaudited condensed combined balance sheet as “Long-term debt payable to Parent”. Net interest expense on this debt totaled $13,523 for the nine months ended December 28, 2014, and is included in “Interest expense” in the unaudited condensed combined statement of operations. Interest expense is considered to be effectively settled at the time the transaction is recorded. Upon completion of the Spin-Off the debt will be carried on ATK's balance sheet.
	The outstanding debt under the ATK 2013 Senior Credit Facility allocated to Vista Outdoor included the full amount of the outstanding Term B loan of $198,251, $503,435 of the outstanding Term A Loan and $50,000 of the Accordion. The Term A Loan is subject to quarterly principal payments of $12,625 ($5,737 allocated to Vista Outdoor), the first of which was paid on March 31, 2014, with the remaining balance due on November 1, 2018. The Accordion is subject to quarterly principal payments of $1,875 ($625 allocated to Vista Outdoor), with the balance due on January 31, 2019. The Term B Loan was subject to quarterly principal payments of $625 (all of which was allocated to Vista Outdoor), the first of which was paid on March 31, 2014, with the remaining balance due on November 1, 2020. During the quarter ended September 28, 2014, ATK repaid $50,000 of its Term B Loan. The Term B Loan was thereafter subject to quarterly principal payments of $499 (all of which was allocated to Vista Outdoor), with the remaining balance due on November 1, 2020. As of December 28, 2014, ATK had $100,000 of borrowings against the Revolving Credit Facility, none of which was allocated to Vista Outdoor. Debt issuance costs of approximately $9,273 were allocated to Vista Outdoor and are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Term Loans.
	Substantially all domestic tangible and intangible assets of ATK and its subsidiaries, including those of ATK’s Sporting Group, were pledged as collateral under the ATK 2013 Senior Credit Facility. Borrowings under the ATK 2013 Senior Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to either the sum of a base rate plus a margin or the sum of a Eurodollar rate plus a margin. Each margin is based on ATK's senior secured credit ratings. Based on ATK's credit rating as of December 28, 2014, the current base rate margin is 1.00% and the current Eurodollar margin is 2.00%. The weighted average interest rate for the Term A Loan, after taking into account the interest rate swaps discussed below, was 2.52% at December 28, 2014. ATK pays a commitment fee on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility based on its senior secured credit ratings. Based on ATK's credit rating as of December 28, 2014 rating, this fee is 0.30%.
	5.25% Notes
	On November 1, 2013, ATK issued $300,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.25% Senior Notes (the "ATK 5.25% Notes") that mature on October 1, 2021. The full amount of the ATK 5.25% Notes were allocated to Vista Outdoor. The ATK 5.25% Notes are general unsecured obligations. Interest on the ATK 5.25% Notes is payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year. Debt issuance costs of approximately $3,000 related to the ATK 5.25% Notes are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the notes.
	Guarantees
	The ATK 5.25% Notes and ATK’s outstanding 6.875% Senior Subordinated Notes ("the ATK 6.875% Notes") that mature on September 15, 2020 are guaranteed on an unsecured basis, jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally, by substantially all of ATK's domestic subsidiaries including all of Vista Outdoor's domestic subsidiaries. These guarantees are senior or senior subordinated obligations, as applicable, of the applicable subsidiary guarantors. The guarantee by any subsidiary guarantor of ATK’s obligations in respect of the ATK 5.25% Notes and the ATK 6.875% Notes will be released in each of the following circumstances:
	•	if, as a result of the sale of its capital stock, such subsidiary guarantor ceases to be a Restricted Subsidiary, as defined under the terms of the Notes;
	•	if such subsidiary guarantor is designated as an “Unrestricted Subsidiary”;
	•	upon defeasance or satisfaction and discharge of the ATK 5.25% Notes or the ATK 6.875% Notes, as applicable; and
	•	if such subsidiary guarantor has been released from its guarantees of indebtedness under the 2013 Senior Credit Facility and all capital markets debt securities.
	Upon completion of the Spin-Off, the ATK subsidiaries included in the Vista Outdoor combined group that were guarantors of the ATK 5.25% Notes and ATK 6.875% Notes were released from this obligation.
	Parent’s Equity
	Transactions between Vista Outdoor and ATK have been included in the unaudited condensed combined financial statements and are considered to be effectively settled at the time the transaction is recorded. The net effect of the settlement of these transactions is reflected within "Parent’s Equity" in the unaudited condensed combined balance sheets.

Subsequent_events_Notes

Subsequent events (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	16. Subsequent Events
	On December 19, 2014, Vista Outdoor entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Vista Outdoor Credit Agreement”). Vista Outdoor entered into the Vista Outdoor Credit Agreement in connection with the Spin-Off and the ATK/Orbital Merger. The Vista Outdoor Credit Agreement is comprised of a senior secured term loan of $350,000 (the “Term Loan”) and a senior secured revolving credit facility of $400,000 (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), both of which mature five years from the date the Term Loan was drawn under the Vista Outdoor Credit Agreement, which was February 9, 2015.
	On February 9, 2015, ATK completed the Sporting Transfers and the Spin-Off, distributing to its stockholders two shares of Vista Outdoor Inc. common stock for every share of ATK common stock held as of record on February 2, 2015. In connection with the Spin-off, Vista Outdoor used a portion of the Term Loan to pay a $214,000 dividend to ATK as required under the Transaction Agreement. The Term Loan is subject to quarterly principal payments of $4,375, beginning in June 2015, with the remaining balance due on February 9, 2020. Substantially all domestic tangible and intangible assets of Vista Outdoor and its subsidiaries are pledged as collateral under the Vista Outdoor Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the Vista Outdoor Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to either the sum of a base rate plus a margin or the sum of a Eurodollar rate plus a margin. Each margin is based on Vista Outdoor's consolidated leverage ratio, as defined in the Agreement, and based on the current ratio, the base rate margin is 0.75% and the Eurodollar margin is 1.75%. The initial interest rate for the Term Loan is 1.92%. Vista Outdoor pays a commitment fee on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility based on its consolidated leverage ratio, and based on the current ratio, this fee is 0.30%. Debt issuance costs of approximately $11,000 will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the Term Loan.
	Prior to the completion of the Spin-off all intercompany balances between Vista Outdoor and ATK were settled in a non-cash settlement as required under the Transaction Agreement.
	On February 9, 2015, each outstanding stock option with respect to ATK common stock converted into both an option to acquire Vista Outdoor common stock and an option to acquire common stock of Orbital ATK on generally the same terms as were applicable prior to the Spin-Off (with the exceptions noted below), with respect to a corresponding number of shares of common stock of Orbital ATK and Vista Outdoor common stock and with an adjusted exercise price, in each case after giving effect to the Distribution Ratio and the relative values of the common stock of Vista Outdoor and Orbital ATK.
	On February 9, 2015, each award of restricted shares of ATK common stock converted into both (a) an award of restricted shares of common stock of Orbital ATK and (b) an award of restricted shares of Vista Outdoor common stock, with respect to a corresponding number of shares of Orbital ATK common stock and Vista Outdoor common stock after giving effect to the Distribution Ratio. For current and former employees of Vista Outdoor immediately following the Spin-Off, converted Orbital ATK restricted shares granted more than one year prior to the Distribution fully vest immediately following the Spin-Off, and all other Orbital ATK restricted shares, as converted from ATK restricted shares, will vest on the first anniversary of the date granted by ATK.
	On February 9, 2015, ATK performance share units ("PSU") converted into time-vesting restricted stock units ("RSU") based on (i) the level of achievement of performance goals determined by the ATK compensation committee for FY13-15 ATK PSUs, and (ii) based on target performance for FY14-16 and FY15-17 ATK PSUs. FY13-15 ATK PSUs, as converted into RSUs, held by all ATK employees and all other PSUs held by ATK corporate senior vice presidents and above immediately prior to the Spin-Off will convert into equivalent RSUs of both Orbital ATK and Vista Outdoor, with respect to a corresponding number of shares of common stock of Orbital ATK and Vista Outdoor common stock after giving effect to the Distribution Ratio. For vice presidents employed by Vista Outdoor after the Spin-off, FY14-16 and FY15-17 ATK PSUs will convert into RSUs with respect to Vista Outdoor common stock, adjusting the number of shares to retain the aggregate value of such awards. Subject to limited exceptions, all RSUs with respect to Vista Outdoor common stock and Orbital ATK common stock will maintain the same terms and conditions as the ATK PSUs to which they relate, provided that the vesting criteria will be adjusted to provide for solely service-based vesting.
	On February 9, 2015, each ATK deferred share unit and each ATK phantom stock unit (whether held by an ATK director, officer or other employee) converted into both a deferred share unit or phantom stock unit, as applicable, of Orbital ATK and a deferred share unit or phantom stock unit, as applicable, of Vista Outdoor, with respect to a corresponding number of shares of Orbital ATK common stock and Vista Outdoor common stock after giving effect to the Distribution Ratio.

Operating_Segments_Notes

Operating Segments (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Operating Segments [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	15. Operating Segment Information
	Vista Outdoor operates its business structure within two operating segments. These operating segments are defined based on the reporting and review process used by the chief operating decision maker, Vista Outdoor's chief executive officer.  Management reviews the operating segments based on net sales and gross profit. Certain significant selling, and general and administrative expenses are not allocated to the segments. In addition certain significant asset balances are not readily identifiable with individual segments and therefore can not be allocated. Each segment is described below:
	•	Shooting Sports, which generated 65% of Vista Outdoor's external sales in the nine months ended December 28, 2014. Shooting Sports products include pistol, rifle, rimfire and shotshell ammunition and primers, centerfire rifles, rimfire rifles, shotguns and range systems.
	•	Outdoor Products, which generated 35% of Vista Outdoor's external sales in the nine months ended December 28, 2014. The Outdoor Products product lines are optics, accessories and eyewear. Optics products include binoculars, laser range finders, riflescopes and trail cameras. Accessories products include archery accessories, blinds, decoys, game calls, gun care products, mounts, powder, reloading equipment, targets and target systems. Eyewear products include safety and protective eyewear, as well as fashion and sports eyewear.
	For the nine months ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 no single customer contributed more than 10% of Vista Outdoor's sales.
	The following summarizes Vista Outdoor's results by segment:
			Quarter Ended					Nine Months Ended
			28-Dec-14			29-Dec-13		28-Dec-14			29-Dec-13
	Sales to external customers:
	Shooting Sports		$	308,787		$	383,543	$	1,039,298		$	1,044,906
	Outdoor Products		198,094			140,685		558,727			263,848
	Total sales to external customers		$	506,881		$	524,228	$	1,598,025		$	1,308,754
	Gross Profit
	Shooting Sports		$	80,973		$	104,566	$	254,123		$	268,847
	Outdoor Products		54,224			28,253		152,925			43,687
	Corporate		(1,160		)	857		(965		)	(2,194		)
	Total gross profit		$	134,037		$	133,676	$	406,083		$	310,340
	The sales above exclude intercompany sales between Outdoor Products and Shooting Sports of $2,708, and $2,804 for the quarters ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively and $9,525, and $8,265 for the nine months ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of fair value of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis	The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy Vista Outdoor's financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
		December 28, 2014
		Fair Value Measurements
		Using Inputs Considered as
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Derivatives	$	—	$	820	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Derivatives	$	—	$	—	$	—
Schedule of carrying values and estimated fair values of assets and liabilities that are not measured on a recurring basis
		December 28, 2014				31-Mar-14
		Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
		Amount		Value		Amount		Value
	Fixed-rate debt	$	300,000	$	301,500	$	300,000	$	309,339
	Variable-rate debt	701,686		699,684		714,911		715,223

Acquisitions_Nonrecurring_Adju

Acquisitions Nonrecurring Adjustments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustments [Table Text Block]	The unaudited supplemental pro forma data above include the following significant non-recurring adjustments made to account for certain costs which would have been incurred if the acquisition had been completed on April 1, 2012, as adjusted for the applicable tax impact:
		Quarter Ended			Nine Months Ended
		29-Dec-13			29-Dec-13
	Inventory Step-up, net1	$	(847	)	$	(6,517	)
	Fees for advisory, legal, and accounting services2	(8,369		)	(9,696		)
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]	Savage Arms Purchase Price Allocation
		As Originally Reported			As Revised
	Purchase price net of cash acquired:
	Cash paid	$	315,000		$	315,000
	Cash received for working capital	(2,498		)	(2,498		)
	Total purchase price	312,502			312,502
	Fair value of assets acquired:
	Receivables	$	39,374		$	39,374
	Inventories	36,499			36,499
	Tradename, technology, and customer relationship intangibles	126,600			126,600
	Property, plant, and equipment	24,965			24,965
	Other assets	6,589			7,040
	Total assets	234,027			234,478
	Fair value of liabilities assumed:
	Accounts payable	14,461			14,461
	Deferred tax liabilities	49,915			49,545
	Other liabilities	22,314			21,733
	Total liabilities	86,690			85,739
	Net assets acquired	147,337			148,739
	Goodwill	$	165,165		$	163,763
	Bushnell Purchase Price Allocation
		As Originally Reported			As Revised
	Purchase price net of cash acquired:
	Cash paid	$	985,000		$	985,000
	Cash paid for additional working capital	4,185			4,185
	Total purchase price	989,185			989,185
	Fair value of assets acquired:
	Net receivables	$	108,434		$	109,429
	Net inventories	160,793			157,184
	Tradename, technology, and customer relationship intangibles	364,843			365,579
	Property, plant, and equipment	25,080			25,055
	Other assets	10,938			6,886
	Total assets	670,088			664,133
	Fair value of liabilities assumed:
	Accounts payable	80,092			80,099
	Deferred income taxes	75,692			88,121
	Other liabilities	30,025			30,932
	Total liabilities	185,809			199,152
	Net assets acquired	484,279			464,981
	Goodwill	$	504,906		$	524,204
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]	Intangible assets from above include:
		Value			Useful life (years)
	Savage Arms
	Indefinite lived tradenames	$	70,200		Indefinite
	Tradenames	12,900			20-May
	Customer Relationships	43,500			10-May
	Bushnell
	Indefinite lived tradenames	$	95,100		Indefinite
	Tradenames	105,700			15
	Technology	15,900			20-Jun
	Customer Relationships	148,000			15
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	The following unaudited supplemental pro forma data for the quarter and nine months ended December 29, 2013 present consolidated information as if the acquisitions had been completed on April 1, 2012. The pro forma results were calculated by combining the results of Vista Outdoor with the standalone results of Savage Arms and Bushnell for the pre-acquisition periods, which were adjusted to account for certain costs which would have been incurred during this pre-acquisition period:
		Quarter Ended			Nine Months Ended
		29-Dec-13			29-Dec-13
	Sales	$	580,254		$	1,662,997
	Net income	60,384			144,384

Goodwill_and_Deferred_Charges_1

Goodwill and Deferred Charges and Other Non-Current Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Goodwill and Deferred Charges and Other Non-Current Assets
Schedule of carrying amount of goodwill by operating segment	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment were as follows:
		Shooting Sports			Outdoor Products			Total
	Balance, March 31, 2014	$	246,487		$	600,647		$	847,134
	Impairment	(41,020		)	—			(41,020		)
	Effect of foreign currency exchange rates	204			(11,637		)	(11,433		)
	Balance, December 28, 2014	$	205,671		$	589,010		$	794,681
Schedule of deferred charges and other non-current assets	Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets consist of the following:
		December 28, 2014			March 31, 2014
	Debt issuance costs	$	12,405		$	12,273
	Less accumulated amortization	(2,450		)	(897		)
	Net debt issuance costs	9,955			11,376
	Other	8,536			10,894
	Total deferred charges and other noncurrent assets	$	18,491		$	22,270
Schedule of amortizing assets
		28-Dec-14									31-Mar-14
		Gross			Accumulated			Total			Gross		Accumulated			Total
		carrying			amortization						carrying		amortization
		amount									amount
	Trade names	$	184,660		$	(31,125	)	$	153,535		$	184,660	$	(21,723	)	$	162,937
	Patented technology	22,600			(7,855		)	14,745			22,600		(5,956		)	16,644
	Customer relationships and other	195,152			(27,510		)	167,642			200,248		(16,011		)	184,237
	Total	402,412			(66,490		)	335,922			407,508		(43,690		)	363,818
	Non-amortizing trade names	193,098			—			193,098			204,298		—			204,298
	Net intangibles	$	595,510		$	(66,490	)	$	529,020		$	611,806	$	(43,690	)	$	568,116
Schedule of expected future amortization expense	expects amortization expense related to these assets to be as follows:
	Remainder of fiscal 2015	$	7,754
	Fiscal 2016	29,618
	Fiscal 2017	29,352
	Fiscal 2018	29,352
	Fiscal 2019	26,608
	Thereafter	213,238
	Total	$	335,922

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Derivative Financial Instruments
Schedule of fair value and location of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments in the consolidated balance sheet	The table below presents the fair value and location of Vista Outdoor's derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments in the combined balance sheets.
				Asset Derivatives							Liability Derivatives
			Location	28-Dec-14			31-Mar-14				28-Dec-14		31-Mar-14
	Foreign currency forward contracts		Other current assets /	$	820		$	—			$	—	$	—
			other current liabilities
	Total			$	820		$	—			$	—	$	—
Schedule of derivative gains and losses in the consolidated income statements related to commodity forward contracts and foreign currency forward contracts
			Pretax Gain				Gain (Loss) Recognized
			(Loss) Reclassified from				in Income on Derivative
			AOCI				(Ineffective Portion and
							Amount Excluded from
							Effectiveness Testing)
			Location	Amount			Location		Amount
	Quarter Ended December 28, 2014
	Foreign currency forward contracts		Cost of Sales	$	764		Cost of Sales		$	—
	Quarter Ended December 29, 2013
	Foreign currency forward contracts		Cost of Sales	$	—		Cost of Sales		$	—
	Nine Months Ended December 28, 2014
	Commodity forward contracts		Cost of Sales	$	—		Cost of Sales		$	—
	Foreign currency forward contracts		Cost of Sales	764			Cost of Sales		—
	Nine Months Ended December 29, 2013
	Commodity forward contracts		Cost of Sales	$	(268	)	Cost of Sales		$	(1,637	)
	Foreign currency forward contracts		Cost of Sales	$	—		Cost of Sales		$	—
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
		Notional Amount of Currency
	Sale of foreign currency:
	Euro	5,983
	British Pound Sterling	1,371

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Schedule of components of accumulated OCI, net of income taxes
			December 28, 2014				March 31, 2014
	Derivatives		$	504			$	—
	Cumulative translation adjustment		(16,920		)		(1,505		)
	Total AOCL		$	(16,416	)		$	(1,505	)
Schedule of net of income tax activity in accumulated OCI	The following table summarizes the changes in the balance of AOCL, net of income tax:
		Quarter Ended December 28, 2014											Nine Months Ended December 28, 2014
		Derivatives				Cumulative Translation Adjustment				Total			Derivatives			Cumulative Translation Adjustment			Total
	Beginning of period unrealized gain (loss) in AOCL	$	478			$	(9,243	)		$	(8,765	)	$	—		$	(1,505	)	$	(1,505	)
	Net increase in fair value of derivatives	496				—				496			974			—			974
	Net gain reclassified from AOCL, offsetting the price paid to suppliers (1)	(470		)		—				(470		)	(470		)	—			(470		)
	Net change in cumulative translation adjustment	—				(7,677		)		(7,677		)	—			(15,415		)	(15,415		)
	End of period unrealized gain (loss) in AOCL	$	504			$	(16,920	)		$	(16,416	)	$	504		$	(16,920	)	$	(16,416	)
	-1	Amounts related to Vista Outdoor derivative instruments that were reclassified from AOCL and recorded as a component of cost of sales for each period presented.
		Quarter Ended December 29, 2013											Nine Months Ended December 29, 2013
		Derivatives				Cumulative Currency Translation Adjustment				Total			Derivatives			Cumulative Currency Translation Adjustment			Total
	Beginning of period unrealized gain (loss) in AOCL	$	418			$	34			$	452		$	(401	)	$	—		$	(401	)
	Net decrease in fair value of derivatives	(66		)		—				(66		)	(411		)	—			(411		)
	Net losses reclassified from AOCL, offsetting the price paid to suppliers (1)	—				—				—			165			—			165
	Net losses reclassified from AOCL, due to ineffectiveness (1)	—				—				—			999			—			999
	Net change in cumulative translation adjustment	—				(1,654		)		(1,654		)	—			(1,620		)	(1,620		)
	End of period unrealized gain (loss) in AOCL	$	352			$	(1,620	)		$	(1,268	)	$	352		$	(1,620	)	$	(1,268	)
	-1	Amounts related to Vista Outdoor's derivative instruments that were reclassified from AOCL and recorded as a component of cost of sales for each period presented.

Receivables_Tables

Receivables (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of receivables, including amounts due under long-term contracts (contract receivables)
		December 28, 2014			March 31, 2014
	Trade receivables	$	368,188		$	304,232
	Other receivables	2,155			3,118
	Less allowance for doubtful accounts	(8,623		)	(5,621		)
	Net receivables	$	361,720		$	301,729

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current	nventories consist of the following:
		28-Dec-14		31-Mar-14
	Raw materials	$	121,880	$	102,277
	Work in process	54,282		59,604
	Finished goods	242,079		260,068
	Net inventories	$	418,241	$	421,949

Other_Liabilities_Tables

Other Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of major categories of other current and long-term accrued liabilities
			December 28, 2014		March 31, 2014
	Other current liabilities:
	Employee benefits and insurance		$	19,923	$	14,379
	Customer obligations		1,658		5,394
	Warranty		7,879		8,158
	Accrued taxes		4,772		4,505
	Accrued advertising		2,091		3,051
	In-transit inventory		21,263		2,316
	Product liability		1,590		1,470
	Rebate		37,092		17,593
	Freight accrual		2,673		1,735
	Other		12,957		30,729
	Total other current liabilities		$	111,898	$	89,330
	Other noncurrent liabilities:
	Environmental remediation		$	373	$	521
	Management nonqualified deferred compensation plan		643		4,753
	Non-current portion of accrued income tax liability		18,234		14,056
	Performance share liability		404		1,040
	Other		7,042		2,881
	Total other noncurrent liabilities		$	26,696	$	23,251
Schedule of reconciliation of the changes in product warranty liability
	Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	8,158
	Payments made	(3,143		)
	Warranties issued	2,909
	Changes related to preexisting warranties	(45		)
	Balance as of December 28, 2014	$	7,879

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of components of net periodic benefit cost	The components of net periodic benefit cost are as follows:
		Pension Benefits
		Quarter Ended						Nine Months Ended
		December 28, 2014			December 29, 2013			December 28, 2014			December 29, 2013
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	316		$	469		$	948		$	1,408
	Interest cost	1,760			1,758			5,281			5,275
	Expected return on plan assets	(2,257		)	(2,175		)	(6,772		)	(6,525		)
	Amortization of unrecognized net loss	1,610			1,970			4,830			5,909
	Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	(304		)	(283		)	(911		)	(850		)
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,125		$	1,739		$	3,376		$	5,217
		Other Postretirement Benefits
		Quarter Ended						Nine Months Ended
		December 28, 2014			December 29, 2013			December 28, 2014			December 29, 2013
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	19			21			58			64
	Expected return on plan assets	—			—			—			—
	Amortization of unrecognized net loss	13			17			39			52
	Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	(28		)	(28		)	(83		)	(83		)
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	4		$	10		$	14		$	33

Operating_Segments_Tables

Operating Segments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	The following summarizes Vista Outdoor's results by segment:
		Quarter Ended					Nine Months Ended
		28-Dec-14			29-Dec-13		28-Dec-14			29-Dec-13
	Sales to external customers:
	Shooting Sports	$	308,787		$	383,543	$	1,039,298		$	1,044,906
	Outdoor Products	198,094			140,685		558,727			263,848
	Total sales to external customers	$	506,881		$	524,228	$	1,598,025		$	1,308,754
	Gross Profit
	Shooting Sports	$	80,973		$	104,566	$	254,123		$	268,847
	Outdoor Products	54,224			28,253		152,925			43,687
	Corporate	(1,160		)	857		(965		)	(2,194		)
	Total gross profit	$	134,037		$	133,676	$	406,083		$	310,340

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	derivative	derivative
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis
Number of Foreign Currency Derivatives Held	0	0
Fair value of assets and liabilities that are measured on a recurring basis | Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as Level 2
Assets
Derivatives	820
Liabilities
Derivatives	0	0

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru3

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 2) (Fair value of assets and liabilities that are not measured on a recurring basis, USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying Amount
Assets and liabilities that are not measured on a recurring basis
Fixed rate debt	$300,000	$300,000
Variable rate debt	701,686	714,911
Fair Value
Assets and liabilities that are not measured on a recurring basis
Fixed rate debt	301,500	309,339
Variable rate debt	$699,684	$715,223

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 21, 2013
	Entity	employee
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	12 years 7 months 18 days
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount						$0
Number of acquisitions	0
Savage Sports Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of employees of the acquired entity	400	400
Bushnell Group Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of employees of the acquired entity	1,100	1,100
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual	420,736	151,164	85,074		85,074
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual	119,132	$44,164	$21,109	$21,109
Trademarks and brand names | Bushnell Group Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	15 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Bushnell Group Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	15 years
Minimum | Trademarks and brand names | Savage Sports Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	5 years
Minimum | Patented technology | Bushnell Group Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	6 years
Minimum | Customer Relationships [Member] | Savage Sports Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	5 years
Maximum | Trademarks and brand names | Savage Sports Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	20 years
Maximum | Patented technology | Bushnell Group Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	20 years
Maximum | Customer Relationships [Member] | Savage Sports Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	10 years

Acquisitions_Details_2_Details

Acquisitions Details 2 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	5 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 20, 2014	Dec. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 28, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquired Inventory, Stepup adjustment expense	$1,377	$10,377
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue	580,254	1,662,997
Goodwill			847,134		794,681	847,134	794,681		847,134
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)	60,384	144,384
Savage Sports Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid			315,000	315,000
Business acquisition, cash paid for working capital adjustment			-2,498	-2,498
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred			312,502	312,502
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Fair Value			39,374		39,374	39,374	39,374		39,374
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory			36,499		36,499	36,499	36,499		36,499
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill			126,600		126,600	126,600	126,600		126,600
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment			24,965		24,965	24,965	24,965		24,965
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets			6,589		7,040	6,589	7,040		6,589
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets			234,027		234,478	234,027	234,478		234,027
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable			14,461		14,461	14,461	14,461		14,461
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent			49,915		49,545	49,915	49,545		49,915
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other			22,314		21,733	22,314	21,733		22,314
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities			86,690		85,739	86,690	85,739		86,690
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net			147,337		148,739	147,337	148,739		147,337
Goodwill			165,165		163,763	165,165	163,763		165,165
Bushnell Group Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual	85,074				151,164		420,736		85,074
Business Combination, Acquired Inventory, Stepup adjustment expense		1,377
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid						985,000		985,000
Business acquisition, cash paid for working capital adjustment						4,185		4,185
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred						989,185		989,185
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Fair Value			108,434		109,429	108,434	109,429		108,434
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory			160,793		157,184	160,793	157,184		160,793
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill			364,843		365,579	364,843	365,579		364,843
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment			25,080		25,055	25,080	25,055		25,080
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets			10,938		6,886	10,938	6,886		10,938
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets			670,088		664,133	670,088	664,133		670,088
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable			80,092		80,099	80,092	80,099		80,092
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent			75,692		88,121	75,692	88,121		75,692
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other			30,025		30,932	30,025	30,932		30,025
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities			185,809		199,152	185,809	199,152		185,809
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net			484,279		464,981	484,279	464,981		484,279
Goodwill			504,906		524,204	504,906	524,204		504,906
Fair Value Adjustment to Inventory [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Acquisitions, Nonrecurring adjustments	-847	-6,517
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Acquisitions, Nonrecurring adjustments	-8,369	-9,696
Patented technology | Bushnell Group Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill					15,900		15,900
Customer Relationships [Member] | Savage Sports Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill					43,500		43,500
Customer Relationships [Member] | Bushnell Group Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill					148,000		148,000
Trademarks and brand names | Savage Sports Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill					12,900		12,900
Trademarks and brand names | Bushnell Group Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill					105,700		105,700
Trademarks and brand names | Savage Sports Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill					70,200		70,200
Trademarks and brand names | Bushnell Group Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill					$95,100		$95,100

Goodwill_and_Deferred_Charges_2

Goodwill and Deferred Charges and Other Non-Current Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
Goodwill
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)			$11,200
Amortization of intangible assets	7,734	7,617	23,112	13,135
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period			847,134
Balance at the end of the period	794,681		794,681
Accumulated impairment losses			-41,020
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments			-11,433
Deferred charges and other non-current assets
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Gross	12,405		12,405		12,273
Less accumulated amortization	-2,450		-2,450		-897
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net	9,955		9,955		11,376
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent	8,536		8,536		10,894
Total deferred charges and other non-current assets	18,491		18,491		22,270
Shooting Sports [Member]
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period			246,487
Balance at the end of the period	205,671		205,671
Accumulated impairment losses			-41,020
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments			204
Outdoor Products [Member]
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period			600,647
Balance at the end of the period	589,010		589,010
Accumulated impairment losses			0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments			($11,637)

Goodwill_and_Deferred_Charges_3

Goodwill and Deferred Charges and Other Non-Current Assets (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
Non-amortizing intangible assets
Fair Value input, royalty rate			6.00%
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate			16.00%
Amortization expense	$7,734	$7,617	$23,112	$13,135
Trademarks and brand names
Non-amortizing intangible assets
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	193,098		193,098		204,298
Shooting Sports [Member]
Non-amortizing intangible assets
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	41,020		41,020
Outdoor Products [Member]
Non-amortizing intangible assets
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	$47,791		$47,791

Goodwill_and_Deferred_Charges_4

Goodwill and Deferred Charges and Other Non-Current Assets (Details 3) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Amortizing assets
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	12 years 7 months 18 days
Gross carrying amount	$402,412	$407,508
Accumulated amortization	-66,490	-43,690
Total	335,922	363,818
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	595,510	611,806
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	529,020	568,116
Expected future amortization expense
Remainder of fiscal 2015	7,754
Fiscal 2015	29,618
Fiscal 2016	29,352
Fiscal 2017	29,352
Fiscal 2018	26,608
Thereafter	213,238
Total	335,922	363,818
Trade names
Amortizing assets
Gross carrying amount	184,660	184,660
Accumulated amortization	-31,125	-21,723
Total	153,535	162,937
Expected future amortization expense
Total	153,535	162,937
Patented technology
Amortizing assets
Gross carrying amount	22,600	22,600
Accumulated amortization	-7,855	-5,956
Total	14,745	16,644
Expected future amortization expense
Total	14,745	16,644
Customer relationships and other
Amortizing assets
Gross carrying amount	195,152	200,248
Accumulated amortization	-27,510	-16,011
Total	167,642	184,237
Expected future amortization expense
Total	167,642	184,237
Trademarks and brand names
Amortizing assets
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	$193,098	$204,298

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair value of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments
Fair value of derivative assets designated as hedging instruments	$820		$820		$0
Fair value of derivative liabilities designated as hedging instruments	0		0		0
Pretax amount of gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Commodity forward contracts, (gain)/loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			0	-268
Forward foreign currency contracts, (gain)/loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	764	0	764	0
Gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)
Commodity forward contracts, gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)			0	-1,637
Forward foreign currency contracts, gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	0	0	0	0
Other Current Assets [Member]
Fair value of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value	820		820		0
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Fair value of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value	$0		$0		$0
Euro foreign currency sale forward contract [Member]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Outstanding commodity forward contract	5,983,000		5,983,000
British Pound Sterling foreign currency sale forward contract [Member]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Outstanding commodity forward contract	1,371,000		1,371,000

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Derivatives	$504		$504			$0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	-16,920		-16,920			-1,505
Total AOCL	-16,416	-1,268	-16,416	-1,268	-8,765	-1,505	452	-401
Net increase in fair value of derivatives	496	-66	974	-411
Net losses reclassified from AOCI, offsetting the price paid to suppliers	-470	0	-470	165
Net losses reclassified from AOCI, due to ineffectiveness				999
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	-7,677	-1,654	-15,415	-1,620
Derivative Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Derivatives	504	352	504	352	478	0	418	-401
Net increase in fair value of derivatives	496	-66	974	-411
Net losses reclassified from AOCI, offsetting the price paid to suppliers	-470	0	-470	165
Net losses reclassified from AOCI, due to ineffectiveness				999
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	($16,920)	($1,620)	($16,920)	($1,620)	($9,243)	($1,505)	$34	$0

Receivables_Details

Receivables (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current	$368,188	$304,232
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	-8,623	-5,621
Other Receivables	2,155	3,118
Net receivables	$361,720	$301,729

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$121,880	$102,277
Work in process	54,282	59,604
Finished goods	242,079	260,068
Net inventories	$418,241	$421,949

Other_Liabilities_Details

Other Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrued Other taxes	$4,772	$4,505
Employee benefits and insurance, including pension and other postretirement benefits	19,923	14,379
Warranty	7,879
Accrued Advertising, Current	2,091	3,051
Rebate	37,092	17,593
Accrued in Transit inventory	21,263	2,316
Product Liability	1,590
Commodity forward contracts		1,470
Freight Accrual	2,673	1,735
Other	12,957	30,729
Total other accrued liabilities - current	111,898	89,330
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent	373	521
Management nonqualified deferred compensation plan	643	4,753
Non-current portion of accrued income tax liability	18,234	14,056
Long term incentive comp accrual	404	1,040
Other	7,042	2,881
Total other long-term liabilities	26,696	23,251
Reconciliation of the changes in product warranty liability
Balance at the beginning of the period	8,158
Payments made	-3,143
Warranties issued	2,909
Changes related to preexisting warranties	-45
Balance at the end of period	7,879
Payables to Customers	$1,658	$5,394

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$0		$0
Change in benefit obligation
Service cost	0	0	0	0
Interest cost	19	21	58	64
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0	0
Amortization of unrecognized net loss	13	17	39	52
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	-28	-28	-83	-83
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	4	10	14	33
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	2,596		2,596
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	143,700		143,700
Change in benefit obligation
Service cost	316	469	948	1,408
Interest cost	1,760	1,758	5,281	5,275
Expected return on plan assets	-2,257	-2,175	-6,772	-6,525
Amortization of unrecognized net loss	1,610	1,970	4,830	5,909
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	-304	-283	-911	-850
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	1,125	1,739	3,376	5,217
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	$169,100		$169,100

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details1

Employee Benefit Plans (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans
Service cost	$316	$469	$948	$1,408
Contributions
Interest cost	1,760	1,758	5,281	5,275
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets	-2,257	-2,175	-6,772	-6,525
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)	1,610	1,970	4,830	5,909
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	-304	-283	-911	-850
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	1,125	1,739	3,376	5,217
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Contributions
Employer contributions directly to the pension trust for the period			5,782
Employer's contribution to retirees during the period			133
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans
Service cost	0	0	0	0
Contributions
Employer contributions directly to the pension trust for the period			93
Interest cost	19	21	58	64
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets	0	0	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)	13	17	39	52
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	-28	-28	-83	-83
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	$4	$10	$14	$33

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Income tax provision (as a percent)	467.80%	40.60%	47.00%	39.30%
Potential reduction of uncertain tax benefits over the next 12 months from audit settlements	($1,193)		($1,193)
Minimum
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	0		0
Maximum
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	$1,158		$1,158

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Equity [Abstract]
Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	$771	$519	$2,269	$1,566
Total income tax benefit recognized in the income statement for share-based compensation	$296	$199	$870	$601

Contingencies_Details

Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent	$373	$521

Related_Parties_Details

Related Parties (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 21, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party	$37,521	$79,581	$157,188	$191,123
Revenue from Related Parties	2,369	2,351	7,406	8,191
Accounts Payable, Related Parties	0		0			23,756
Line of Credit, Current	100,000		100,000
Base rate margin (as a percent)	1.00%		1.00%
Eurodollar margin (as a percent)	2.00%		2.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage			0.30%
Interest and Debt Expense	8,357	6,416	25,281	7,671
Managerial and Support Services [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	6,576	12,637	21,734	26,593
Infrastructure Costs [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	1,565	1,178	4,463	3,229
Benefits allocated [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	14,084	11,718	43,694	33,469
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due to Affiliate, Noncurrent	0		0				200,000
ATK Term A Loan due 2018 [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due to Affiliate, Noncurrent	503,435		503,435
Debt instrument, face amount	1,010,000		1,010,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal			12,625
Allocated principal payments			5,737
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	2.52%		2.52%
ATK revolving credit Facility [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	700,000		700,000
ATK Term B Loan due 2020 [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due to Affiliate, Noncurrent	198,251		198,251
Debt instrument, face amount	250,000		250,000
Repayments of Debt			50,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal			499		625
ATK Term A Loan due 2019 [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due to Affiliate, Noncurrent	50,000		50,000
Debt instrument, face amount	150,000		150,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal			1,875
Allocated principal payments			625
2013 Senior Credit Facility [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due to Affiliate, Noncurrent							1,021,273
Interest and Debt Expense			13,523
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross	9,273		9,273
ATK Senior Subordinated Notes 5.25 Percent Due 2021 [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	300,000		300,000
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross	$3,000		$3,000

Subsequent_events_Details

Subsequent events (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Mar. 10, 2015	Feb. 09, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Eurodollar margin (as a percent)	2.00%
Base rate margin (as a percent)	1.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.30%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount			$400,000
parent dividend [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividend payment to former parent		214,000
Term Loan due 2020 [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Eurodollar margin (as a percent)			1.75%
Debt instrument, face amount			350,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal		4,375
Base rate margin (as a percent)			0.75%
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate			1.92%
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage		0.30%
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross			$11,000

Operating_Segments_Details

Operating Segments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
			segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	$506,881	$524,228	$1,598,025	$1,308,754
Gross Profit	134,037	133,676	406,083	310,340
Number of Operating Segments			2
Shooting Sports [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	308,787	383,543	1,039,298	1,044,906
Revenues from External Customers Percentage			65.00%
Gross Profit	80,973	104,566	254,123	268,847
Outdoor Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information, Intersegment Revenue	2,708	2,804	9,525	8,265
Revenue, Net	198,094	140,685	558,727	263,848
Revenues from External Customers Percentage			35.00%
Gross Profit	54,224	28,253	152,925	43,687
Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross Profit	($1,160)	$857	($965)	($2,194)