I think you can get a Ten point fully loaded with a scope and everything for around 700$. I like them for the crank cocking system. But as far as economic crossbow,my best friend bought whatever the mid priced one wal mart carries that is solid camo and it's a s package for 400 dollars probably 500 after bolts and broadheads. But his shoots amazing and is really quiet. His uses a cocking rope if I'm not mistaken and is a Barnett I believe