I bought a Barnett Vengeance last year. I also wanted one that was quieter than the traditional crossbow. I tried this one out because it claimed to be quieter because of the reverse limbs. It seems to be. It's the only one I have ever owned but my dad has shot one for years and the Vengeance is much quieter than his Jackyle. As far as shooting out to 30 yards, I have no problems with shooting out to 50 yards. It's rated, if i remember correctly, at 355 fps. That's pretty fast. I still have to shoot it through a chronograph to see for sure. I don't see all the big companies bragging the reverse limb crossbows up but I love mine. I shot a buck with it last season and it blew rite through the deer with no problem.