Well I went and shot the 45# and 50# Bear Montana, Viper DLX and A Samick bow. I ended up with the 50# Montana I really like the way this bow shoots! It just feels right! I got a pretty good deal for the Bow, $300 out the door with a 20% discount so I got it for $240.00. I also purchased 1 dozen CX Heritage 150's, I had 6 cut to 30 inches and left the other 6 full length in case things change down the road. My shop said I could exchange them of needed! I fiddled around and found that I shoot better with 3 fingers under, with a tab! I probably shot 100 arrows in the shops range, I really just concentrated on my form because I bought bare shaft arrows that I'll fletch on my own!