People, esp those who have had some or a lot of success with other equipment, pick up a trad bow and feel or think the weapon is the limitation. IT IS NOT. The limitation is the ability of the hunter to position themselves so they can make the shot. That is not hating on any other weapon it simply is what it is, imo. If you ask me who the better hunter is, the guy that killed 3 bucks over 150 with a rifle, compound or crossbow all shot at distances of 40-50 yards or greater or the guy that killed 3 does with a selfbow inside 15 yards, I'm taking the latter. That is not to diminish the others success, the selfbow guy just demonstrated a higher level of hunting skill. The hunt is about getting close enough to make a clean shot, regardless of weapon choice. My personal exception being long range rifle, that's just shooting. The killing happens when the hunt ends and the animal is in position. It's the thing that is missing on some folks that think you cant have a successful hunt without a kill and that, again imo, couldnt be further from the truth. The hunter makes the decision of whether or not to take the life separate from the hunt.