I shot one a couple of weeks ago, I agree if you are going to spend that kind of money you can do a lot better. The draw cycle was a little harsh and there was a good amount of vibration after the shot even with two stealth shot type string silencers. On another note that thing is just pplain ugly, poor old Fred Bear is probably turning in his grave as we speak. The color scheme just makes it look cheap. It's not junk by any means, it just wasn't my cup of tea.