besides silencers and a scope there is nothing else you can do to a crossbow. as for it being accurate up to 50 yards, i just have not seen one do that yet. mine is accurate up to 30 yards. the crossbow will move the arrow,or bolt, much further off the target with movement. crossbows are very basic and not made for all the extras. no place to put them. i tried at the dealer.i agree that as long as you are a ethical hunter it should make not difference your choice of weapons such as a compound or crossbow.