I have been forced to shoot also with a crossbow and shoot a Excaliber. I keep my shots the same as i did with compound bows and most are 20 yds or under. They shoot no farther than compounds in my opinion despite what some say. You could take a 30 yd shot or more but not ethical for me. Try one and see how comfortable you are with it. They are clumbsy as the limbs are horizontal and have to have clearance from obsticles. Would much rather hunt with traditional or compound but you do what you have to do to keep hunting. good luck