The difference is that HE helped them & showed them what to do. They couldnt just buy one, open the box & shoot it. Matter of fact, if they practice before they hunt I think most will find its not as easy in real life as it is in a shop at a known distance. I know I was humbled. I may well be wrong as I'v shot guns for years & when I picked up a crossbow found it much easier than a compound to master, it was almost boring.

I suppose that compound shooters had a battle getting into the game in theyre time & all the things you said are true, recurves are harder than compounds. So what, you asked about xbows, had you asked about recurves vs compounds I'd a told you compounds are easier. Your still drawing & shooting a bow tho & IMO thats the key difference.