you named a bunch of great crossbow companies. need more info though. for starters you really need to get to a shop and hold a few. if your far away from a store maintanance will be an issue so the recurve styles like the excaliburs would be a top pick. there warranty is legendary. if it were me i would get an axiom. it only comes as a kit and includes everything you need. its super light weight too. heres where i got mine. http://www.outdoors4less.net/proddet...58&ovcrn=75126