Stickbows built in the 60's -80's ( pre compound ) were extremely fine bows. Bear, Wing, Browning and many others built thousands of bows that shoot as good now as then did back then. If you would like to shoot before buying then visit Ted at Raptor Archery in Hood River OR. He runs a trad only shop and typically has hundreds of new and used bows in stock. He can also set you up with the right arrows and equipment. Arrows matched to the bow are extremely important - just as you cant shoot a.223 bullet out of a .270, trying to shoot arrows unmatched to the bow is an exercise in frustration.