I really don't think you are going to see a really big difference in hunting with the vert bow versus the xbow. At least I don't.
Does't sound to me you are going to shoot more than a hundred shots a year. If I were you I would check out the all of them but pay attention to the Hortons, Ten Points and the Excaliburs. Arrow junkies like Awshucks, Pydpiper and Squirrel test the durability of their equipment. The Excaliburs certainly endur the test of arrow junkies but from the sounds of it a good xbow that has a good trigger and backed by a good manufacturer seems suited to you. If you want power, durability, accuracy, a great trigger and an awsome manufacturer then the Excal is the way to go. The simplicity of recurve limbs may not be your cup of tea so check them all out and let us know what you are thinking about, then we'll beat you up! LOL! Just kidding!
