The biggest reason I hunt with a crossbow is because I feel more comfortable shooting from the stand with it. I hunt 99 percent of the time from the tree. In the height of buck fever, I dont want to have to worry about staying balanced on the tree stand while trying shoot. I think I can get a cleaner more accurate shot sitting with a crossbow. I have a rail on my stand so I cant shoot a compound sitting. And I try not to go past 30 yards with it also because of the drop. If I plan on a stalk, then I will take my compound.