Okay - don't get in a huff. I have nothing against compounds, used one last fall, shot them for years.

However .......... it seems that the majority of people disapprove of crossbows in archery season because they are easier to shoot and take much less practice/skill (their argument, not mine)

Using that argument ........... I shoot a recurve. To me, the compound bow is so easy to use. It uses cables and pulley and cams to generate energy (instead of just the limbs and a single string). Its got really high let off, its very fast, very quiet, very light and designed to be highly accurate. They are designed to use sights on, drop away rests, triggered releases - they take much less practice/skill compared to my shooting. I have no sights, no letoff, I can't hold while my target animal gets into a good position. I have to practice all year round to stay good enough to shoot at 15-20 yards .......... and these compound can be picked up and in short order guys can be grouping out to 30-40 yards or more.

So ............ as easily as compounders can look down on crossbowers and say their weapons don't belong because of the way the bow is held, the way its released, the comparisons in letoff ............ can't I say the same thing about compounds ?