RE: deciding on a crossbow
Go to a good shop, shoot several CB's Including a Ten Point compound and the Curve. Talk to a dealer who knows them all and gives honest, objective opinions Like David at Wyvern. Ask lots of questions, know about how much you want to spend, then buy one! Look at warranty, customer service, where it's made, reliabilty etc. A lot of crossbows other than the big 4 (Ten Point, Excalibur, Parker, BowTech)and madeoff shore!!