Dep, was this study done in just Texas? How about a study for the entire country. That would be more accurate that just a Texas study. As for the comparing crossbows, let it go, it isn't going anywhere. Buf if you want to keep comparing them, lets just take a look at the Cabelas magazine. Hmmm, look at that, A Buckmaster MaxPoint Crossbow. Shoots 335 fps. A silent lock safety, hmmmm wasnt that you who said safteys on crossbows were very loud?. Lightweight molded one piece nylon stock and forearm. Hmmm, I thought crossbows were REALLY heavy. Hmmmm, the crank cocking device. It take a smooth 16 lbs of pressure to draw back the 175 pound draw weight. O yeah, Carbon Impact X-Bow Bolts. Weaver scope mounts, O MY, Would you look at the Excalibur Drop Zone Scope, 2.5 power multiples scope that allows you to ACCURATELY compensate for trajectory up to 50 yards. Yep, his has neat little dots that are marked off at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 yards. Wow, I wish they had that for my compound. Hmmmmmmm, It looks like Simms Solid limb Limb Saver works on crossbows. Reduces vibration up to 65% and noise up to 12db on both crossbows and compound bows. Hmm, wasn't it you that was complaining about crossbows not having Vibration Dampeners? Hmmmm, wow, The YardagePro laser rangefinder could be rigged on to your crossbow. O my, simms String Leeches can be put on crossbows, but wait, that is another vibration dampener. WOW, its amazing what you see when you just look. Hmmmm, as for your comments on compound bows having arrow rests, DONT YOU GET IT, your arrow rest is the body of the crossbow. For your information, most of the arrow rests that people use aren't like the ones you describe. Most are two prongs that you set the arrow upon. The one you describe wears away fletchings. Just a little helpful information for you.

Good Luck This Season: Buck Magnet
P.S. Only Chuck Adams can sit at home and see deer so get into the woods. =;^)