I hunt with both and will do so for as long as I can. Here in Illinois you can hunt with a pistolduring the shotgun season ifyou like. The range is about the same as with a bow 50yds and under but try aiming an iron sighted 4 4/8 Ruger single action at something 30yrds away. I get a thrill out of both guns and archery and both can be quite challenging.