X4 on going to the store and shoot a bunch of bows and pick a brand/make that fells really good and smooth. One thing is for sure, don't cheap out on the accesseries (sights, rest, release, etc). In the long run you get what you pay for.
One option i would consider is talk to the store owner and find out what your draw length is, and remember the stats of the bows (brands) that you liked (ie, let off weight, axle length, single cam or dual cam, draw weight, etc). A lot of guys like to trade in their 2-3 year old bows to upgrade to new ones. Most cases the 2-3 year old bows are private sales and you can get some really good deals on the bow and accesseries. If you shoot a bunch of brands in the store then you would know what brand to look for, and what draw length you need. Then take the bow back to the store and spend a little money with to help set up your bow to fit you (draw length, set the pins, anchor point, peep site, etc).
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