Thanks everyone. 2nd time it has happened... i actually laughed and cursed(sorry) at the same time... He was a nice buck, not a monster. I would have had him mounted if i got him with the recurve, but not the compound. That alone would have made my season.My dad was busting me saying 'i told you, you should have used your compound" but i have shot many bigger and smaller than this one with the wheels. Just wanted something different. I will say though that i was surprised how loud the twang of the bow sounded. I think its the bow not me :rolleyes: