I received my Predator last week. It shoots better that I can hold. It also
seems pretty fast to me.

I was surprised that noise level was higher that
I had anticipated. Up close it is a loud clack. Twenty five yards away and off
to the side it is more a muffled thump.

I'm looking forward to using
it archery season here in Va. I bought it new from a dealer and it was a 2007
model and not 2008. I found out after shooting it that some upgrades had been
for 2008. Mine has the plastic trigger. After the season I will return to Barnett
and get the upgrade metal one that was put in 2008 models. Live and learn!