Old bow, new bow doesn' t really make a difference if you can' t hit what you are shooting at. I am still shooting a first model Golden Eagle. Its like 15 years old. Why? Because I like it. I Still kill deer with it every year. Plus, why do I need a 350 fps bow to make 15-20 yard shots? I think you got a good deal and if you are happy with what you are shooting, to hell with what other people think. I hunt mainly with an old recurve anymore and if people don' t like it they don' t have to eat any of my venison steaks.