Originally Posted by
SteveBNy
A modern decked out compound is as far from traditional archery as you can get. Or are you talking about your own "tradition"?
So the 98% plus of compounds shot with a release/ aka trigger are guns?
By "traditional archery" I meant pulling a string and holding it back with your arms till you release it. A release or "trigger" as you call it on a compound bow is not the same a a trigger on a crossbow. With a crossbow, you have nothing to hold on your own. The trigger on a crossbow releases an arrow that is being held for you. That is no different than a loaded gun with just less velocity. The release on a compound is an option and not everybody uses one. It is still used in conjunction with your own arms to hold back the string. Yes compound bows have made pulling and holding easier but you still have to do it with your own strength. As I said, I would use a crossbow during gun or muzzle season though.