the truth is, the new generation of compound bows are even more accurate than crossbows, and they also usually shoot with a flatter trajectory. the only thing that is easier about a crossbow, is that you don't have to worry about being seen during the act of drawing the bow back.

your challenge arguement, no longer applies. go back 15 years and shoot an old Bear Whitetail or something, and then you're justified about the advantages of a crossbow---but not today, if you're shooting a Hoyt or Matthews, etc.

Here's the thing I don't get---bow hunters look down on crossbow users, because it's "not challenging". If you want a challenge, replace those sweet shooting Hoyts, Bowtechs and Matthews with a nice, stiff longbow or recurve.

I shoot a High Country bow, by the way----it's just easier than having to practice for hours with a crossbow. I need all the advantages that I can get.