Welcome to the forum. A great bunch of guys in here that like to have a good time and you can get great info to. I almost bough that CB a few years back but settled for the Super max 175. It's a great bow and I liked it alot, never had any problems with it. I also shoot a Excal, the weight issue is what turned me on to them and I just bought a Excal Vortex this summer. You and Kenneth will have alot of fun in here, don't be afraid to jump right in and share. You have any buck pics to share like him? Sounds like you two have some good hunting ground.