When I first started bow hunting I was given an old bow from the 80s as well. This thing was a beast in weight and very little to no let off at all. It was an old ProLine Bow. Great bow and took several deer for me. I practiced with the bow alot and got used to the fact that there was no let off. I found it easier to hold the bow steady than todays 90% let off bows such as my new bow.