RE: Looking for a new bow
As I mentioned in another post. All the major manufactures make some good quality bows. You know your price range, so go to a pro shop and shoot as many different bows as you can before the guy behind the counter gets mad, Then make your decision based on the one that feels best to you.
Many bows have a different feel when you draw. Hit the wall and also at the release with balance and vibration ( hand Shock ) Each person has a different preference for what that feels like to them. So the only way to really decide is to go shoot them.
Most of the major Manufactures also have a mid range line of bows.
Hoyt - Reflex
Bowtech - Diamond
I think Mathews has the Mission and so on.
Also as already mentioned you can get some of last years models on Ebay or other places at dealers cost or find someone selling one becuase they upgrade every year. But ulitmately it will come down to needing to go shoot them and decide what you think feels good and shoots well for you.