All I can say is that I think Fred Bear bows don't get the respect they should. I have an Omni Pro and even the guy at the Pro Shop was impressed with the speed and the quietness of the bow, especially since it retailed at $299 (and I got it on sale as a 2005 model for $150)
Nor do I have any complaints about my Montana longbow.

Fred Bear Omni Pro
IBO 300fps
30" draw
74lb

I think that as long as they keep up the quality I will continue to buy their products, especially since they seem competative to bows that cost several hundred more.