as others stated i would consider good used bow over new,
i would try different bows, see if friends will take you out,
maybe if there's a range in the area,
also what do you plan on hunting? mostly turkeys/deer?
for that may not want/need same type of bow as someone who hunts bigger game,
how see how comfortable you are various #'s/let off's,
i paid about $500 for my browning tornado about 10 yrs ago,
still a great bow.