I read the subject and was all excited for you. Then I got to the story and almost called in an air strike on you. I'm glad to see you back hobbling around. I know personally what its like to miss a hunting season. Two years ago I missed ALL hunting season due to reconstructive surgery on my right shoulder. Last year, I still couldn't draw my string back so I went pansy and bought an Xbow and got a Dr's note to allow me to use it. NOW I'M NOT SAYING WHOEVER USES A CROSSBOW IS A PANSY, I'M SAYING IT FELT LIKE I WAS CHEATING. The buck I shot walked to no more than 10' away from my ground blind and I dropped him. It seemed way to easy. I busted my ass this past year working on that shoulder and two weeks ago I was able to draw the string all the way back for the first time in two years. I think I told everyone I know (which includes a lot of people who could not give a rats glutious maximus about hunting). Today, I shot six arrows at the target and the grouping was still good. My shoulder was sore by the sixth shot, so I called it quits for the day. Can't wait until the rut starts to take the bow out. I think I'm going try coyote hunting with the XBOW which should be a lot harder than my AK.