Wow, that's a bit of a hike. I guess I'm blessed having several archery only stores in my area where I can shoot and try different things.

If that is the only way you can shoot a bunch, I would try to narrow down a few bows to look at specifically based on your price range - and don't forget to include the necessary accessories, ie: arrows, heads, sight, rest, quiver, release, etc. Those items often add up to be quite a bit more than what you'd expect at first glance.