After being nervous about buying a newer bow to the market I am happy to report that this bow shoots great. After being at the range a lot the last few weeks and watching and listening to other shooters this baby is quiet as it better be with their reputation on the line. I am surprised though just how loud most of the people I see at the range are with their bows. One thing I have noticed different with me and everyone else that I still use the old cat whiskers on the bow string and I believe this helps so much. I also have the limbsaver leeches attached on the bow string. If one minor complaint I would like to have this bow just a tad lighter like Hoyt did with the alphamax otherwise lets rock n roll. Also check out the following site for limbsaver info: http://www.deadzonearchery.com/login.php?redirect=viewforum.php&f=1&start=0