It is as much a mind set as it is a physical activity..! It's the difference between fishing with and spinning rig or a fly rod ...... shooting a bolt action rifle or a flintlock..! it is the challenge that makes it great ! there's a lot of sense of accomplishment and a lot of neat history involved in doing it the traditional way. perhaps it is not for everybody.... if doing things the easiest way is your thing, stick to the sights and wheel bows. plenty of room out there for them as well..!!