^ This.I guess it will always be a fact that what I desire is going to be just above my price range. With this in mind I would definitely recommend the PSE Phenom. If you could go the extra ?60 it is a bargain of a bow with adjustable draw length form about 26" thru 30". I would even say it's worth waiting a bit to save up just to get it, but also scout around for good deals in the meantime. I would hesitate to rate it as an intermediate bow, it is better than that and can give any top end bow a run for its money. You don't even need a press to change draw length.
Age old answer really. It's up to you. Depends on what sight you have and what you want. I think though I would go for a new bow and save for a better sight, in case a) you can't get a suitable second hand bow, if you buy new you can spec what you actually need b) a second hand bow may not be in as good a condition as you'd hoped for which may need some sorting out.Hi again have got the extra for a pse phenom prob age old question do I buy new or look around for second hand as I have a cheap sight and scope so if I brought 2 nd I'd be able to get a nice sight and scope dilemma time