My friend beat my distance record on my place with a Contender. Shot at zero feet straight down from the stand. My best was 12 feet from the ground (nice 10-point buck during rut with a .44 rifle). I am using a crossbow for the first time this year after shoulder surgery. I don't think I'll go back to my compound except when it is raining to protect the expensive crossbow. The crossbow is extremely accurate out to 50 yards if you know the distance. At 55 yards, windage can be severe. Took a doe on opening day with a well placed shot at 35 yards. The crossbow was flawless. It is just heavy and awkward to carry and hold in the stand compared with a compound bow. During gun, I carry my .44 rifle which is good to 100 yards and a pleasure to carry and shoot.
