tree stand man I have to agree with you. I would never try a 50 yard shot I will hunt with the xbow when it is real cold and I will take my 15-20 yard shots or nothing. the bow is shooting about 320 fps and jumping the string will not be that easy at close range. You cannot see the bolt flying it is just burried in target when you try to see it fly!
I know deer are quick and I am sure if you tried longer shots it might be an issue? I do not know what the good guy alert is but he had what he said he had and more at a great price works for me![up]