Thanks for all the info. I really have not come up with a hard and fast budget. I generally try to buy around the midpoint or better. I have never had good luck with the budget or entry level products. I don’t like having to upgrade right away.

I have been told that xcalibur is good. I also have heard good things about Tenpoint. Are there any particular models you would recommend? Who has the best crank system or they all about the same? I don’t have to have the absolute fastest speed but I would like to feel good about 50 yard shots. Is this reasonable with practice?

I value quality over price and I like things that last. I won’t be buying a new bow every year so I would like something with fairly new technology. I don’t want to be obsolete right after I buy it.

Again, thanks for helping a newbie!

Dean