RE: Fred Bear Bows
I have not shot any, but I have talked to someone who has bought and shot the Element package from Bass pro.
The specs in the catalogue are right on with other much more expensive bows, for a fraction of the cost. He says he loves the bow. That it is pretty quiet, and it comes in around 250+ AMO speed wise, set up for his hunting rig. It is smooth and he is very happy with it, especially for the money he saved , and was able to use for other things. He bought arrows, a release, and a rangefinder with the extra money.
From the way he talks, I believe he is really pleased with it. One of these days I am going to have to go shoot it and see what I think, by comparison.