I bought an impala this year as i am new in this arena and money was a little tight.

I have yet to shoot a deer with it but it is a nice bow. That being said, Ive not shot any thing else. It is plain jane, but the deer dont care what theyre being shot w/.

As for arrows, Im using cabelas carbons, 125g muzzys.

If I were to become extremely serious, I would think of upgrading. To what i dont know but ive come to see other bows of the same weight throw an arrow much faster.

If your looking for a bow to learn with, Id start asking around and maybe you could find someone that will loan you one. Other wise visit a GOOD sporting goods store (cabelas, bass pro, local archery shop) that would let you try several out in the store.