Stealthy: I will answer that question, however i use both a compound and a crossbow and it all depends on what stand location i will hunt that day along with terrrain and yardage. I like the crossbow in heavy terrain, short distances where for me to have a shot is withing 10 to 12 yards, with open lanes, less dense terrain i use my compund. Now, i disagree with you about getting close to the game versus the weapon.....The acutal hunt is getting prepared, knowing your hunting area, the deer movements, the location of beds, food sources, wind, trails, etc...... Then getting in there in the morning / evening close enough and quite enough with out odor.....or being seen.......using your calls, scents,,,,for that moment of truth. Now i will agree that compounds are more accurate out past 20 yards then a crossbow......so in all your infinite wisdom how can you say that crossbows are easier....sure maybe easier to "trigger" but harder to actual hunt due to you HAVE To get real close to game due to accuracy.......Thats in my own humble experience only.

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