This is my first yr with a compound. Had a crossbow for 3 yrs I got for a steal to get into archery. Enjoy the compound bow so much more, and sold the crossbow a week after getting my compound.

I was also looking at the Razors Edge, but being there aren't many hunting stores around me let alone a bow shop I went with a Redhead Kronik from bass. They are made by Diamond for bass pro. I have a semi short draw legnth, left handed, and like you didn't want to blow much over $500 to see how I like shooting compound.

it goes up to 30" draw, you can pick 3 different limb poundages (I went with the 60 -70lb) Comes with a Hostage rest, Truglow 3 pin sight. They aren't the top of the line add ons but work just fine for me and where I hunt.

Think the total was $550 for the bow, arrows, case, and release.

I have added a different peep to my bow and got rid of the rubber tubing, put on some cat whisker silencers and put on my own wristsling I learned how to make since getting it back in Feb.

Good luck.

Dave