I know about going out and trying outwhich bow feels the best and all, but as far as mechanical engineering, which compond bow or bows is the best in the $500.00 range.

A used top of the line bow of the past...

For example, find something like a 2007 for a good price, thats what I would do if I had 500 to put into a bow....

As far as what bow would I go for? Well last spring, I did this very thing, I bought a used 2007 Bowtech Allegiance, shoots awesome, I'll likeley not a have a new for quite a while....

Check out the Martins....I got my 07 Bengal for 400 bucks brand spankin new.

Killed 5 turkeys and 2 deer with it and hasnt caused me any problems...

Hoyt Kobalt.

I work with a guy who just got a Martin and he says he loves it, so id have to agree with you.

x3. My Martin Bengal has been nothing but a pleasure.

The Bengal is a good one for less than $500. If you want to get closer to the $500 mark then I'd choose the Martin Moab.

I'd look at Martin, Bear, PSE, and you can find great deals on used ones too. Like others have said.

A martin is my next bow b/c they come with all the cam mods you could ever need.....my PSE was under $500 and didn't come with any : (

Martins are also very adjustable poundage wise, usually 50-70lbs.

I just bought a brand new in the box bowtech guardian 08 model for $505 shipped off a guy on AT.