RE: buying my first bow
I don't think there are to many bows out that aren't pretty good. For 300 dollars you can find a lot of bows. My first was a Golden eagle Evolution XTR. It was under 200 dollars, and is split limb. I love the bow. But, you need to get a site and a rest. I ended up getting a good deal on mine and got the bow, the site, rest and quiver for 199. The rest isn't to good, but it will be upgraded. Shop around and find something you like. Check out magazines or the internet and see if you can find any information on bows in your price range!