The Guardian is a much better bow hunting rig imo due to the smooth draw cycle. I own both. I prefer a smooth no hump draw for my main bowhunting rig. Both gr8 bows...guardian is just sweet as u well know. Go shoot an 82nd. I am a treestand hunter 99% of the time and I don't need 300 fps for that. I just had the best season of my life with the Guardian. If I had to let my 82nd back down smoothly and quietly at full draw...I don't know if I could. That cam wants to go if you even come out of the back wall a 1/4". GONE!!