The *only* problem I have with crossbows is that we've probably had 5 times more deer injured and lost with them than with compounds on our club. I've talked to several people with similar stories. A lot less misses, but a lot more deer running away, never to be seen again with a bolt in them rather than an arrow. I don't know if it's because people are taking longer shots than the should with the crossbows, less concentration on making a good shot, older/younger (than the normal bowhunting crowd) people getting out there with crossbows, or what...but it's a fact on our club.