New to crossbows.

[Joystyx]

Both are excellent ! You can't go wrong with an Excal.
Both are smooth and easy to cock and very, very accurate.

I'd give an advantage to the Vortex :
- A tad more powerful
- Better polish and finish

I'd personally go for.... an Exocet, which has same specs as a Vortex but I prefer traditional grips than thumbholes stocks.

Welcome to the forum !

[sumner4991]

I remember my first trip into the archery shop . . .I just stood and stared. The only thing I knew was I wanted one.

It would be nice if Excalibur had one of those comparision search tools . . .you could click the box on any two or three and see all the differences side by side.

There are just a few differences in the crossbow itself. All of them are accurate. All will kill a deer.

In the end, it's a matter of personal preference and which one feels the best when held freehand.

Happy shopping and let us know which oe you get.

Welcome to the forum.

[roly]

Welcome to the forum


Sure you will be happy with your choice, can't go wrong with either one.

[georgiaboy]

Welcome!!!
As has already been mentioned...you won't go wrong with either one!!!
The vortex is a little stronger/faster. The axiom is a little easier to cock, and easier on serving's. Both are dead nutz accurate!!!
If hunting is all you would use it for I would get the vortex. If you plan on some target / 3d shooting I would get the axiom. Then again you could do like me and buy two!!!!! Lol

[one shot scott]

You will be fine hunting black bear with the axiom. If you feel that you may hunt moose one day then I would step up to the vortex
my favorite bow is the 200lbs bows like the vortex, my happy place.

[vixenmaster]

I put an axiom on layaway at a local shop. I like the way it feels alot. I just keep thinking what if I get a chance to hunt bigger game like bear will I be better of with the vortex? The axiom is more in my price range but if I spend the extra money maybe I wont second guess weather or not I should have got the vortex instead. Chances are I will have this crossbow for 10+ years anyway. Thanks for all the advice so far. It is appreciated.

Thar be nothing thats walks on this earth that i won't hunt using my Vixen! The faster models just shoot a little faster n flatter!

[j.krug]

Welcome to the forum!
Either one will seal the deal for you as far as hunting is concerned.
I have a Vortex now and I really, really like it!!

[M.J.M.]

I wrestled with the same decision over the last couple of months and ended up bringing home one of the 200# bows last weekend, mostly because I already own a 175# bow from another manufacturer. I really don't think you can go wrong with either.

M.J.M.

[Limbs and Sticks]

Welcome, that one will get it done for you as any of the others, have fun

Wes

[kurisu]

I put an axiom on layaway at a local shop. I like the way it feels alot. I just keep thinking what if I get a chance to hunt bigger game like bear will I be better of with the vortex? The axiom is more in my price range but if I spend the extra money maybe I wont second guess weather or not I should have got the vortex instead. Chances are I will have this crossbow for 10+ years anyway. Thanks for all the advice so far. It is appreciated.

Thar be nothing thats walks on this earth that i won't hunt using my Vixen! The faster models just shoot a little faster n flatter!

Agreed with vixenmaster. You will be fine hunting any animal walking in North America with an Axiom. More than enough power for a passthrough on any NA game, and, with a well placed shot, it won't go far.

Regards,

[wsm]

Does anyone know the width on the axiom? I want to see what kind of options I have on cases for when I pick her up.

[vixenmaster]

About 36" uncocked