I shoot both a recurve (Excalibur Phoenix and Vortex) as well as a compound (Parker Cyclone). The recurves re wider, just a tad louder (no crossbow is quiet, by vert standards) but extremely easy to maintain and very rugged (no cams or cables). The copmounds are narrower, tend to be heaviere and take a bit more effort to cock...esp the narrow ones, since their limbs are more stiff.
If I had to choose one to hunt out of a blind as you propose, it would be the Excalibur Vortex or a comperable recurve (both Parker and Te Point make them too) That get you at least 315 fps. .
As for scopes, its difficult to beat the Hawke MAP. 3.5 power, multiple aim points and at $70 areal steal. They have one with lighted reticule but that ups the price considerably.
Arrows, length and weight, will be determined by the bow you choose. I favor the Gold Tip Lazer II, with brass iserts and 2" Blazers for vanes, with either 100 or 125 gr Slick Trick Magnums for heads.They fly just like my filed points (I don't even practice with broadheads any longer) and give great terminal performance. Whats more, the FOC of these arrows is 18 and 20% respectively, about right for a crossbow IMO.
Be sure to get a rope cocker, the one by Excaliber is best. Using one centers the string, which pormotes accuracy, and makes cocking much easier.
I agree with Griz, a bow by Excal. Parker or Ten Point is hard to beat. (I'd add BowTech but have no personal experience). Lifetime warrenty on new bows, and very easy to work with. Best luck