i would rather hear a big BOOM when i shoot at deer steak on the hoof!!! i really dont see why argue the issue if it floats your boat to hunt with a compound bow float by all means . but if you like a crossbow someones going to yank at your plug. look i believe it is far more ethical to shoot a animal than stick one. if arrows were so good armys would still be using them. and if you look at your traditional archery history you see crossbows not compound bows. i have both compound and crossbow i like to hunt with both. the crossbow is easier alot more stealthy. yeah i just have release the safety ,aim and shoot.but i still have to consider range and compensate accordingly . but i dont feel bad at all. but i still would rather go boom.