Skeeter...buying a bow is worse than getting a gun these days. The choices are endless...as everyone says, try as many as possible (see which scope is best) One thing to keep in mind, I got mine on-line about 5 yrs ago, sight unseen. Best purchase I ever made. The new bows (mine is outdated now probably) now are 10x better than anything old. They are all decent no matter what brand. Just break it down by cost first, that will eliminate alot! Then style & look, lastly feel & availability. There are some places online & e-bay that have some smokin deals that canadian stores can't touch. I paid $300 for my Hoyt (5 yrs back) for an entire pkg. Bow, 6 carbon arrows, sites, rest, etc. the store here had it for $999 (bow only). I have been a happy camper ever since. Good luck bud, I'm a Hoyt fan but have seen some great new bows out there.