i use a cross-bow and have been for awhile now BUT i used to shoot a compound and long-bow. while in high school i had a bad shoulder injury (right) during football..never gotta it fixed then re-injured it during wrestling season..should have had surgery...but i can say this every type of bow i have used ive killed deer with and missed! anyone who hunts and takes in the sport with respect of the land and the wildlife is a true hunter in my eyes whatever weapon they use.