My son has been after me for a long time to get into bow hunting but after 3 shoulder surguries that just wasn't going to happen. Then he suggested I look into crossbows. I applied and got my disabilaty permit and now it's time to start shopping. Needless to say I don't have a clue what to really focus on except the prices I have been looking at. I have seen them from $500 to $2000. I would have to say the lower end of that for a package deal is what I am looking to spend, give or take. I know from experience you get what you pay for. I have read differences in the recurve vs the pulley type. I have read the pulley type requires constant adjustment after a certian amount of shots and the recurve is just a string change. I don't mind working on it but I don't want to have to change and or upgrade parts constantly just because I like to shoot it a lot.

I primaraly hunt for deer and hog and may hunt a turkey with it. With this is mind what would be the best draw weight without "overkill", and or best application.I more than likely will never huntbig gamewith it. But then again a 350lb hog is a fair size animal to hunt! It's really the 100lb'r that I want in the freezer!!!

Hope I have given enough info without being longwinded. Your advice and time is appriciated in advance.

Thanks Steve