Internet hunting forum for men is like a gossip party line for women.

If you won't like the product don't buy it. My nephew has a wildcat and totally abuses it, three years later it is still holding up.

Personally, Barnett is what it has always been. A low end bow manufacturer that has been beset with more than it's share of problems. I remember hanging out at the pro shop many years ago and the only crossbows I knew about were Barnetts and their bad prods. Though the pro shops didn't sell xbows they sold (and made a killin') selling replacement prods (limbs).

I think that they are trying to make a change and the best of luck to them. The industry is STRONGER with many choices in products. A single supplier is always bad for the consumer.