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Old 03-07-2011, 01:00 PM
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Cossack
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The hunting part is the same. The shooting part isn't much different and you're doing the deer a favor. If you can't shoot enough to be accurate, one should have enough respect for the game to either quit or try another weapon. That's the reason I quit using a handgun for hunting deer. Crossbows are keeping me in the game at 70+; had to stop using a vert (both shoulders cut and back-twice).
No doubt you'll find that effective crossbow distance isn't any further than your vert and you'll still have to shoot as accurately. But at least you'll be able to do so. If your hunting buddies can't understand that, there are lots of us out here that do.
Best of luck
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