Probably getting in here late, but here's one more opinion. If you are an avid hunter, and are making a move to a crossbow for the long term, my advice is to buy one of the higher end set ups. After an early season shoulder injury, I finished out the 2007-08 season with a borrowed "entry level" Horton brand cross bow that is about their lowest priced model. And while it shot OK, and I killed 3 deer with it ... never missing, after I tried a high end Ten Point demo the next summer, there was enough difference in feel, bolt speed, fit and finish , etc. to lead me to buy one of their better set-ups. I am not pushing Ten Point. I used one for 2008-09 through 2009-10, and part of the 2010-11 season. I bought a Parker Tornado in the middle of the 2010-11 archery season after the Ten Point false-fired on me. (Long story and Ten Point handled it greats). The Parker actually fit me better and I have found that it is smooth, shoots great and has so far proven very rugged. As far as sight system? Mine is one of the typical 3-dot systems. Aim Point I think? It works fine, but be aware that it needs a good battery to work and could cra& out any time. I use a 125 gr. Montec broadhead. No problems with planing, and with the bolts I use ... drop dead accurate. Good luck!