From experience only you can decide what is right for you . Like bows and guns , all crossbows are individuals . You' ll have to find a dealer with a range or other place to shoot a few before deciding what' s best for your needs . Or you could seek out folks near you who have one and will let you try it out , some of them may be members here . Caveat emptor , you definitely get what you pay for with a crossbow , buy the best one you can afford when you make your final selection . They have pluses and minuses like any other tool , and compared to a compound or stick bow they have more minuses . Noise , no let off(Easy there Rack) , less KE , weight , etc. Your biggest obstacle , as you can see above , is acceptance from traditional archers . My advice : The tool is legal where you live , use it if you want to . Above all else , try as many as you can before deciding whether or not you want one , they aren' t as " easy" as some would have you believe . If you do buy one then welcome to a small but growing community , you' ll find us to be an open minded and very helpful bunch . E-mail if you' d like more details .