I had PSE Viper Rattler since 2006, good solid crossbow, never had one issue with it, took 4 deer in occasional hunts, traded it in for SZ380 last May. Reaper looks very similar, and just as affordable as Viper was in its time. But, I don't know, there is nothing to catch my attention other than price tag, kind of old school crossbow, short power stroke, mediocre velocities with heavy draw weight. I cock SZ380 with my bare hands, Reaper is 20lbs heavier, won't be as comfortable. Also, the balance won't be as good, it is in a traditional rifle configuration, with release and trigger group being in one place, way forward, I guess them never learnt anything in past few years, even I did but them PSE folks didn't. Well, after all, price is right I guess