Both have their advantages and disadvantages, one can be just as deadly as the other.

Compounds with sights can be shot accuratly quicker, I think. You can generally pull more weight and get a faster arrow due to the let-off. You can add umpteem different attachments to help counter any problems you have or mistakes you make. Most folks can shoot a compound accurately at a longer distance.

On the other hand, compounds with all the gadgets weigh a lot more than most traditional bows. Anything with moving parts is more prone to failure, and bows can get out of tune, sights get bumped off, release aids lost/forgotten/left behind, etc. etc. Replacing a string is simple with a trad bow, but may take a good bit of equipment with a compound. If you break a string on a trad bow, generally you just put another one on (always keep a spare that is shot in and ready). With a compound, unless you have the right knowledge and equipment, you have to leave the camp and look for a shop. You generally won't have to be as good at judging exact yardage with a trad bow to make the shot. Trad bows are usually much quieter. Quick shots, off balance shots, awkward shots, etc. that cannot be made with a compound can usually be taken accurately with a trad bow. Trad bows don't become obsolete when they are a few years old. Trad bow take more dedication to become proficient with, and require regular practice to maintain that proficiency.

That's all I can come up with right now.

Chad