Thanks guys - great information. About the reload question. The coyotes that are living near my house and causing problems run around in a 3 pack. They pretty much don't care about humans and are often poping up within 30 to 40 yards. I thought maybe I could hit one and possibly reload for another shot. I know I could easily take all 3 with myAR -However, I like the idea of stealthly hunting with a cross bow

When I was a kid, I bought one of the first Whamo cross bows. I think it was 40 lbs but don't remember. I shot a rabbit at close range and the arrow went right through it - the rabbit jerked a little but kept sitting in the same spot! -I don't even think he knew he was hit! But that was a long time ago. I remember the bow was not as quite as you would think. Are the newer onesnoisy as well?

Looks like the Excal is the one to start out with. Seems like everyone agrees. What model would be best for hunting? I read a 200 lbs bow could be pulled at 100 lbs with a rope device. I like the idea of POWER[:@]

Thanks again for your time in information. I feel this is going to be a GOOD forum and I plan to have fun with the cross bow (whatever I get). Thinking of giving a tree stand a go as well. Never used one but up where I have my cabin is a lot of trees.