Well, I have shot crossbows, recurve bows, and compound bows. I just dont want to use them to hunt. When i first came on here, i was willing to admit that i don't know that much about bows. But, after talking to you I realize i know a bit more than i thought. But to get back to my original point, have you actually went out in the woods hunting with a crossbow, or is your perspective based on shooting one at a bale of hay a couple times?