If you' re not in a hurry, wait until the first of the year. There will be a HUGE sell off as guys scramble to get rid of their ' 03 bows to fund the new ' 04s they can' t live without...
Geez...I think I need to change my habits. Too many folks know of my typical strategies now...the ebay route and all....
I do tend to agree though. At this time of year both the brand new 2003 models still on pro shop shelves and used high-end 2003 models via the internet or locally can usually be found in your price range. Plus, there are plenty of new 2004 bows that you could consider as well. Hoyt has their new Ultramag which is taking the place of the Magnatec but with more refinements. Bowtech has their Tomkat and Blackhawk and several of the other manufactuers like Darton, Martin, PSE and NAAG all have something to fit your bill. Do some research of the various manufacturer websites in terms of specs and go from there. You can find most of the links at
www.bowjackson.com