Yep, I heard nothing but good things about the Parker Buckshot! Good looking bows that shoot great! A young guy had one at the range the other day and it really moved his arrows downrange pretty good! I was thinking about getting my son one but he wanted a Longbow or recuve, he picked out a 65' Kodiak Magnum!

Good luck Sam, listen to your Pops, he a pretty good guy and has all the tips you need!