Let me start by saying that I am not trying to start a war and I am not looking down upon anyone who uses a cross bow. What I want is to be educated by others on the use of this weapon.

In michigan you can use a cross bow during the rifle season orif you are physically disabled. Now, I can see the point of using one if you are physically limited, but why use a cross bow when you can use a rile?? also i know that in other states it is legal to use a cross bow during the archery season. To me the point of using a bow is the challenge. I like having to have the animal with 30 yards. With a cross bow (and correct me if i'm wrong) but the effective range is 50 or so yards. It takes the challenge out.

for those of you that use a cross bow instead of a compound or traditional bow...why do you do it?