Here it is, my opinion for what its worth. Both styles of bows are extremely difficult to score with and killing any big game animal with any bow is challenging enough. If I was spending the kind of money that you're going to be spending I would use the x-force. It's hard enough to get within 40 yards and use the compound, but the trad bow just adds a level of frustration for me. Some people are blessed to live in areas where they get many opportunities a year and the trad bow gives them an extra challenge, I don't live in one of those places so I don't want to handicap myself any more than I need to. Just my $0.02.