I own and shoot and hunt with both and I love my crossbow but it's more like a gun and just not the same as pulling back and releasing , it's almost like im part of my bow. Maybe it's just something I can't explain , you just have to feel it , he shows up and you draw as he's right there just hold it wait , wait ,wait ,ahhhh yes !!! Thankyou Lord. Sorry caught in a memory, try shooting as mentioned cause of you can you want both but if you only get one go compound . Just an opinion , have fun and be safe