| Cover Page | Aug. 08, 2019 |
| Cover page. | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 8, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Vista Outdoor Inc |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-36597 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-1016855 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1 Vista Way |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Anoka |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 55303 |
| City Area Code | 763 |
| Local Phone Number | 433-1000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $.01 |
| Trading Symbol | VSTO |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001616318 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
