I have never done it before because I never bought a bow that hasn't been unveiled. I have to say, I have been a loyal Mathews shooter for 6 years but have ordered the new DC Patriot sight unseen due to all the talk from BTS and JeffB. I only draw 60# for hunting, it tends to get cold here in Northern Illinois in late December and January and anything more gets to be tough after sitting that long in the cold. I am VERY excited if what BTS told me on another thread is close to being accurate, that with 60# @ 29" draw and approx. 360gr arrow I can get 300fps. That will make a great one pin huntin bow for next year. Heck depending on when it shows up in January, I actually might be able to hunt a week or so with it if I like it better than my SQ2. Here's hoping it's all it's been talked up to be.