I own a Darton Maverick with the CPS cam system. Darton is the only make I have ever owned, although I have shot many. It has killed many deer for me. There are many good bows out there though. It all depends on what is comfortable in your hands.As previously stated, I believe you should shoot a metric buttload of bows and find out what is the most comfortable to you, and go with it! Speed doesn't kill......shot placement kills!