Congratulations! I really like the sound of "I got to get proficient first." While us "bow purists" tend to think of archery in terms of not having the bow sitting on a gun stock, I would a whole lot rather see you use a crossbow until you feel adequately proficient. Too many people grab a bow, put a few arrows through it and head to the woods. And, like Dave said, a hunter is a hunter. Congrads again!!