here is my take on it..Weather you are archery hunting or god forbid crossbow hunting,If you cant afford to do it then dont do it. If your buying a crossbow because that is the only thing you can afford,are you then going to K-mart for your arrows and 7.50 broadheads..Do you understand what I am saying..I'm not bashing what you want to do.All i'm saying is if your going to do it thyen do the critters a favor and make sure and buy quality stuff..Good luck to you.