My Fiance's brother bought one and took it back the next day because it was without a doubt the loudest bow either of us had ever shot. It had tremendous hand shock and sound like a hover craft when shot. Thought maybe it was just that bow so we got another with the same results. So needless to say "The Truth" won't be shot here again. Hope this helps. We do however have an element and the code and they are both excellent and quiet.