I use a xbow due to injury. I would have liked to use a compound. The crossbow is not as easy to lug thru the brush and it's size and shape require more room to make a shot. It would be easier to hide with one of those tiny compounds. Since I got into archery, I found out about the draw-loc, but I don't think I'll switch. Compounds seem to be more troublesome than the Excalibur xbow and that's money that can be spent on guns.