Sounds like a good friend !!!!
I own a Horton 200 pounder Hunter . Killed many deer and hogs with it. Very accurate. Very dependable. Never has given me any trouble at all .....
Be a great crossbow to start with.
There are many good crossbows on the market, different folks like different bows. All have their good points, some have better points !!!!
Take it out and test fire it, if you like it, shake your friends hand and tell him thanks. As long as you are confortable with it , buy it !!!!!!!