I have been shooting the same one for over a decade.
They prefer newer string materials, and an arrow around 10 grains of arrow per pound of draw weight. (10 gpp)
Mine is THE most forgiving bow I have ever shot.
It makes an awesome hunting companion.
Noise from mine has never been an issue. I keep my brace height where it likes it,(not sure of actual measurment), and use the rubber catwhiskers on the string.
You can dress them up most any way you want. You can spend more on other bows, but you won`t get more.
Mine is a 60" bow, and I draw it to 29 1/2" with no problems. I prefer a fairly heavy draw weight, but my fifteen yr old son owns a Predator that is 42@28". He has killed two deer with his, and the penetration was excellent.
All of my equipment decisions are based on what works best for hunting. I have owned a Widow, Martin Hunter(s), a Martin Super Diablo, a Martin Mamba, Bear Super Kodiak, and a few others. The Predator far exceeds all of them.
For the last month, I have been playing around with a Great Northern "Bushbow" that I bought here on Trad Gang. I have not put many arrows thru the Predator as of late. At last light yesterdey evening, I stepped out on my elevated deck, and shot two arrows at my 3-D deer.
Quiet, stable, dead in the hand, and shoots where you look.
Ain`t ishootforthrills` bow sweet!