Got The Fiery Phoenix Today

Grizzly · Post by **Grizzly** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 8:24 pm

Well, told the wife we would go to Lee Valley to get some greenhouse accessories for her. While we are here why don't we swing over to Archer's Nook and JUST LOOK at what they got

Well, left there with a Phoenix all assembled with a scope mounted while I waited.

They let me try whatever bow I wanted before purchasing also. The new Parker looked nice and a Ten-Point there also, but I wanted the simplicity and the proven reliability of the Excalibur. Can't wait till tomorrow to try her out, and for turkey season to start. Thanks to all on this board for helping me decide on which bow to purchase and I am sure to be asking more questions in the future.
P.S. Also got the cocking aid, don't know if this is good or not as wife can cock it that much easier and really likes the size of this bow. Whoever is up first in the morning gets the phoenix. (so she say's). May just hide the aid on her, but she could probably cock it without if she really wanted to. Only 5'2" and tiny but as they say, dynamite comes in small packages. Bales hay with the rest of the boys and still can throw 100 lb bag of feed over shoulder and haul er' into the barn.

Golden Eagle · Post by **Golden Eagle** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 8:33 pm

Congratulations Grizzly, I just got mine on Thursday and finished assembling it last night. I want to shoot it tomorrow. Good Luck.

canadianhunter312 · Post by **canadianhunter312** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 9:44 pm

just dont get too anxious and shoot it where you shouldnt. last year dad bought a new tenpoint and couldnt wait to goto a field. setup a target in our 25yard long backyard to zero the scope....

not gonna get into detail but now there is 4 broadhead holes in the fence

lol.

im debating on a used one or go right to an exomax....

scott

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 10:08 pm

Congrat's Grizzly

one sweet xbow, however maybe ya got to find a hiding spot fer it or get the WIFE one also...

besides a back up is also nice to have around

Grizzly · Post by **Grizzly** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 7:03 am

Thanks for the congrat's guy's. Hey there Canadianhunter, I shouldn't have a problem with finding a place to practice as my closest neighbour is quarter mile away and we are surrounded by bush and field's (approx. 500 acres bush and 400 acres fields).
GaryL: How many crossbow's can one have and still get away with convincing the wife they are just spares? You, above anyone on this forum, should know the answer to this one

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 9:15 am

I made it to an even dozen before she got after me with the

and I had to start finding hiding places....

Sandman · Post by **Sandman** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 9:40 am

Congrats on your investment!

Regards,
CHESTER

mtbyak · Post by **mtbyak** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 9:51 am

Congrats Grizzly,

Just hide it so she can't finnd it.

But then again the wolverine is nothing to turn down either

Shoot Straight
Kirk

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:30 am

The wolverine with Magtip limbs and Excel string will sure give you a good surprise

wildwindom · Post by **wildwindom** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 12:01 pm

Congrats on the new one.

Grizzly · Post by **Grizzly** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 5:13 pm

Yeah I already know about the magtips and the fast flite as I have been told by wife that's what is going on her Wolverine.
Took bow out today and WOW

What a beaut. Sure glad I took everyones warning to heart and only took one shot then retrieved bolt from target before shooting another. Can see how it could get expensive if not.
Thanks to Digger also on his post on targets. I got the Yellow Hammer and it works incredibly well, so easy to pull bolts out of.
Thanks again to everyone on this forum and hope to meet some of you this year, in person.

ComfyBear · Post by **ComfyBear** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 6:09 pm

Glad you like your Phoenix, I'm sure you'll enjoy it for many years to come.