All beneficial posts here. My advice is talk to your local pro shops to get an idea on what' s available and at what costs. Get various opinions and estimates. I' d also rely heavily on any friends or neighbors of yours who hunt. Chat with them and also ask if they will assist you during your purchase.

Lastly, I am concerned about your price range. Good bows can be expensive and cheap ones cheap. I would suggest you start saving or budgeting your money to buy a good bow. I' d hate to see you spend $300 now and then 2 years from now upgrade to a better bow after you figured out your first purchase wasn' t sufficient. Just take yout time and make the right purchase for you.