Been reading all this debate and just had to weigh in. I agree with bowmaker.Bow Hunters have to stick together, not be Elitists,or prejudice. CrossBows cannot be considered new, "High Tech" weapons when they were used in Biblical times. The Compound makers, keep coming up with more and more gadgets, to make Bows easier and more accurate to shoot. They cannot be considered Primitive weapons. They are a far cry from the stick and string that Indians used. The big difference pointed out is the motion needed to pull a compound back. At the moment of truth, you pull back, and the animal sees movement, he moves, you let fly, and you end up hiting him not exactly where you wanted. Too far back,, possibly? The deer goes a long way, suffers a bunch, before it dies, or maybe you never find it. This is considered more sporting? Than little movement, so you hit dead on and the deer dies swiftly. Another thought,, with our compounds, if we are careful, and the deer sticks around after one shot, you can nock another arrow. You cannot cock a CrossBow without alot of noisy movement. One shot only. Just some thoughts. Thank You all.