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wildman · Post by **wildman** » Thu May 14, 2009 11:06 pm

Was hopeing someone could help me on decideing between the exocet or phoniex bow..Any help would be appreciated

mikej · Post by **mikej** » Thu May 14, 2009 11:21 pm

welcome to the forum, i like the phoenix myself but i think its just personal preference

diesel · Post by **diesel** » Thu May 14, 2009 11:24 pm

Welcome to the forum.
Both are great bows. Need to ask your self what you plan to hunt with the bow and what bow fits you the best, and how far you want to look for the arrow after it passes through the deer .

wildman · Post by **wildman** » Thu May 14, 2009 11:58 pm

Thanks for the welcome mike and diesel just glad to have a place like this to talk with other hunters and learn a lil before spending money ..Been racking my brain trying to decide on one of these two bows I know there both good bows ,I like the size of the phoenix but get too thinking what if I have to make a 50 yard shot ,I'm thinking the exocet would be better ...Decsions decsions

one shot scott · Post by **one shot scott** » Fri May 15, 2009 12:42 am

welcome to the forum, try each one on for size and see which one fits you best. They both kill stuff dead

Grizzly Adam · Post by **Grizzly Adam** » Fri May 15, 2009 8:20 am

Welcome!

Cossack · Post by **Cossack** » Fri May 15, 2009 9:22 am

Welcome. Can't go wrong with either. I shoot both Vortex and Phoenix. Generally pick up the Phoenix to practice because it's a bit easier to cock. But love the thumbhole stock on the Vortex and flatter trajectory. Both will lay then into less than 4" at 50 yards if I do my part. Use both for hunting
(By the way, don't overlook the Ibex (thumbhole stock version of Phoenix) one very cool looking bow.) If you have any trouble cocking a bow and don't want to use mechanical cocker then a lighter pulling bow may be a consideration, otherwise I'd opt for just a bit more speed.
PS I shoot three bows. If could keep just one? Vortex.

Canabow · Post by **Canabow** » Fri May 15, 2009 9:51 am

Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your model choice.

lscha · Post by **lscha** » Fri May 15, 2009 10:01 am

WELCOME wildman!!

I don't think you could go wrong with either one. My decision was based mostly on fit and comfort with the stock and settled on the Ibex, which is basically the Phoenix with the thumbhole. I keep checking out the different bows when I go into the sport shops and none of them feel as good as my Ibex to me. So I made the right decision.

Sandman · Post by **Sandman** » Fri May 15, 2009 2:01 pm

Welcome aboard ..

SPITFIRE · Post by **SPITFIRE** » Fri May 15, 2009 3:45 pm

Welcome to the forum wildman. The best thing you could do is go to your archery dealer and ask if you could try out a few. You may find out that you like a different model than the two you mentioned. You really can't go wrong with any Excalibur crossbow. I have the vortex and love it. I really like the thumbhole stock, as do so many on this forum.

SPITFIRE

roly · Post by **roly** » Fri May 15, 2009 3:49 pm

Welcome Mr. Wildman !

This place is addictive

Mike P · Post by **Mike P** » Fri May 15, 2009 4:05 pm

7magman · Post by **7magman** » Fri May 15, 2009 5:53 pm

welcome to the forum, i am a new member also. if you need to know anything just ask there are alot of knowledgble people here, i've gained a lot of information just by reading old posts.

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Fri May 15, 2009 6:02 pm

Welcome to the forum!!!!!!!!!!!
Either bow will be great for hunting, it's just a matter of making the decision of which one you like best.