1st Excalibur Crossbow

[Hallaketrout]

How I chose between a thumb hole and traditional stock was to pick a point on the wall, close my eyes and raise the bow, then I opened my eyes to see how close to that point the sight was. After doing that about 20 times I chose the Exocet over the Vortex because it came up to that point more naturally.
Either one will do the job.

[ComfyBear]

I like the idea of a pistol grip, and own a Exocet 175 fitted with a custom thumbhole stock which fits me like a glove. However, even though I'm not a big guy, only 5'6", I find the length of pull of the Excalibur thumbhole stocks too short for me. I used to own a Vortex, and even though I got 2 deer with it, I ended up selling it solely for that reason.

Oddly enough, the fellow I sold it to is almost 6', is barrel-chested, and he claims it fits him just fine.

People come in different shapes and sizes so I suppose one size doesn't fit all.

[KATO]

Thanks for the welcomes and advice. I tried out the axiom and a vortex today to see the fit, both fit comfortably. I also have tracked down a special on an Exocet 200 so if it is comfortable for me to use then I will probably go for that bad boy.

Cheers

[Pinpoint]

Welcome and congrats on your bow, which ever you choose!!

[Hallaketrout]

Thanks for the welcomes and advice. I tried out the axiom and a vortex today to see the fit, both fit comfortably. I also have tracked down a special on an Exocet 200 so if it is comfortable for me to use then I will probably go for that bad boy.

Cheers

Welcome. I also found a deal on an Exocet, thats why I own one.

[blackjack]

the phoenix..but which either of the xcals you choose it will serve you well. & welcome to our club..regard frank

[KATO]

Proud owner of an Ibex! Thanks for the well wishes now I just have to figure out where I can shoot it. Too bad I live in TO hahahaha, looks like I am gonna have to travel to my hometown to get a few decent sessions in

[strider23]

Welcome Kato...and I know you're going to enjoy that Ibex.

[ComfyBear]

I live in TO too and shoot mine all the time. My problem is not where to shoot but which one I'm going use.

[one shot scott]

I also have tracked down a special on an Exocet 200 so if it is comfortable for me to use then I will probably go for that bad boy.

Cheers

Now your talking!

[KATO]

In response to comfybear: where does one shoot in TO? I have a backyard however I don't think the neighbours would be too impressed with me practicing.

Cheers

[toytruck]

Congrats on the new Ibex. I got mine last Dec. and hope to kill a few this fall with her. Only thing is becareful and only shoot one arrow at a time...I forgot last evening an shot my first robin hood. Nice... but hard on arrows!!