Kyle,
Thanks for the advice. I'm actually looking to get something better but I'm waiting (with fingers crossed) for a bit of massive overtime at work before deer season in order for that to happen... as I work as a psychiatric aide (new term for the older term of orderly) at a state mental hospital that might actually play out... we are getting overloaded with admissions right now so mandated overtime (or aka volunteer so someone can go home) may come into play.....
what do you recommend for the beginner, by the way? The bow I'm using, as stated above, is a 50lb. deal but I think I could honestly use something a wee bit stronger... perhaps a 60 to 70lb. pull? I don't exactly want to go out and buy the most expensive thing on the market but I realize myself that my equipment is at best borrowed....