RE: Why shoot a xbow over compound?
I shoot recurve, longbow, compound and crossbow.
All are legal for archery season here, and all have their place in my hunting.
The longbow or recurve can't be beat for a quick shot at undetermined range, so for stillhunting they are my choice. The compound (with sights) or crossbow require yardage be know for best accuracy, so for a blind or stand they get chosen.
My #1 choice would be a recurve for stillhunting and the crossbow for blind/stand hunting simply because I shoot them the best.