As you probably expected ... lots of makes and models are "favorites". And that is a good thing! Means that there is a wide range of good choices. I have experience with an older model top of the line Ten Point and 2009 vintage Parker Tornado. Both are great shooters ... fast, accurate, and dependable ... but neither is what I could call "quiet". I like the Parker better simply because of the way it fits me. Both are lethal on deer sized game well beyond 30 yards.