Crossbow+vs+Compound+Bow

Advantages and Disadvantages of Crossbows and Compound Bows

Compound Bow
 * Pros
 * Faster to reload
 * More attachment options
 * Lighter weight
 * Wider range of draw weights
 * Cons
 * Harder to sight in
 * You have to pull back a string ( this could alert a deer/give away your position )

Cross Bow
 * Pros
 * easier to sight in
 * steadier because of the shoulder stock
 * Can have the string cocked before getting into a stand
 * Cons
 * Reload time
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Heavier
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Takes up more room