Joe, You might try looking at a PSE or a Hoyt. They have good moderatly priced bows. That is really all that you need. If you can find a dealer or a pro shop they may have a bow that they have a deal on. The place that I get my equipment from has a good deal on a Hoyt split limb single cam. Half a dozen carbon arrows, quiver, fiber optic sight, limb savers, wrist loop, knock loop, and a good rest and that is selling for about 450 I think. Sounds kinda high but for what you are getting it is pretty top of the line. I know several people that have seen me shoot and wanted to try. They weren't sure that they would like it. Now they all bowhunt. Once you kill one with a bow you'll be hooked. It took me 4 years to even get a good shot at one but last year I finally put one in the freezer. Keep your eyes open and you might come across something. Hope this helps--Ryan