martinfaw -

If you want the definitive word on use of a crossbow as a hunting tool, I would recommend you go to http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/. There are a bunch of experienced crossbow hunters/shooters there that will be more than willing to assist you in your quest for information. But, in that regard I will tell you up front that the site is sponsored by Excalibur Crossbow Inc., and the majority of posters there own Excaliburs. However, it is NOT 100% an Excalibur owner site.

Regards

ruffitt