RE: how can a crossbow be easier ?
Raise the weapon, pick your aim point, put the crosshairs on it, flip off the safety, squeeze trigger.
Raise the weapon, hook up your release (or grab the string with your fingers) pick the correct time to draw so you won't be detected, draw, pick a spot, establish sight picture, release.
Which is the correct procedure for using a hunting bow?
Which could just as easily describe hunting with a gun?
Duh!