id pick up a nice used parker/excalibur/tenpoint/wicked ridge etc....you can find them for about 200 to 350 really easily. It might not be the latest greatest fastest, but it will be more than enough for hunting and youll learn the ins and outs of xbows that way. If you really like it, you can sell your used bow for about what you have in it and drop more money on something slicker later.