My 8 years old girl Jaden shoots the "Vertical Crossbow" for the very first time, after I shorten the shoulder stock length, and was shooting an 85# pound bow with no problem. I got her on video shooting several shots, all within two inches of the mark (pine cone) at 20 yards. With very little practice, 10-15shots, her groups were the same at 30 yards. This bow amazes me how accurate it is and how easy it is to shoot.