A crossbow isn't archery, least not in the same sense. Don't wanna ruffle anyone so maybe to me it's just not. You're shots w a crossbow will be limited because of the horizontal clearance, loading and shooting is akin to an aerobics excercise. Lotta work.
They're unweildy, and require lots of maintenance. Most manufacturers recommend replacing the string every 200 shots. Many archers shoot that in a week easily.
Word of warning, they can also be dangerous, watch your thumb when shooting!
More often than not in hunter ed classes at least one or two break.
If you decide to go that route good luck w it
