Phoenix Performance?

OwnerITO · Post by **OwnerITO** » Wed May 30, 2007 7:05 pm

Hiya all: Purchased a Phoenix for this year. I have never even shot it yet so I was wondering if anyone had some hunting or target practice info on how they performed. I guess I am looking for how long your farthest killing shot was on a deer and info like that. Any and all info will be appreciated so I can gain some pre-practice confidence in this crossbow. Thx all, Owner.

BUSHDOG · Post by **BUSHDOG** » Wed May 30, 2007 7:47 pm

hi owner a friend of mine has a phoenix and loves it. get a scope if you dont have one (lumizone) i shoot an excocet 200 both very accurate ps talk to groundpounder and get one of his top mounts they look great and are practical as well

hawg hunter · Post by **hawg hunter** » Thu May 31, 2007 5:26 am

Best bow that excal makes. This is great compromise of speed and power. You can kill anything in NA and most of anywhere else with this bow. Great balance,handles much better than my 200 ExoMag in treestandsand brush.

Bucko · Post by **Bucko** » Thu May 31, 2007 11:11 am

I bought the Phoenix last summer after debateing betwen the Vixen and Phoenix.I practiced shooting to 30 yrds. with it here at home and was very happy with the crossbow.For the first time in my 30 yrs. of archery I decided to try the Mechanical broadheads and I chose to do it with the Phoenix rather than my Parker vertical bow.I was successful in getting a Buck with the set-up and it performed flawlessly.I used the factory sights that came with the bow as I was quite satisfied with those.The shot was approx.22 yds, and the arrow was on the deer instantly with a direct shot to the boilerhouse.30 yds. will be my longest shot ever so I don't know what kind of answer[performence] your looking for on distance.

dschnarr · Post by **dschnarr** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 12:55 pm

Great bow. I was shooting my Phoenix this weekend with my 11 year old son. I would shoot then get my bolt and then my son would shoot at the same spot. The bolts would be 1 inch apart at 30 yards. So when you shoot your bow aim at different spots on your target. Great bow going to shoot more this week. The Lumizone scope is awesome. It brings in lots of light.

Broadhead · Post by **Broadhead** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 2:16 pm

I love my Phoenix X Bow. Bought it last year before opening season. It only took me a few shots to sight it in. (Can hit a bottle cap at 20-25 yds)
I use the stock fiber optic sights & think they are great. I do a lot of ground stalking & didnt want the extra weight of scope ,quiver (I use a hip
quiver). Its light,accurate and deadly! I have killed 3 Hogs & 2 Bucks with it so far. I use Muzzy Broadheads & recovery distance has been less than
30 yrds! (that averages less than my 243 recovery distances)
You bought a excellent Bow!
I must admit, if the would have had the Thumb Hole Stocks when i purchased... I would have went that way. I think it would be more comfortable on the hand (grip) while easing through the woods.
One thing for sure.... You got a great X Bow from a excellent Company!
Enjoy & Be safe.
One Tip... Check the Bolt twice befor Pulling Trigger.
First-Make sure there is a Bolt there.
Second-Make sure its seated firmly against the Trigger Assembly

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:45 pm

Broadhead wrote: (Can hit a bottle cap at 20-25 yds)

I've shot bottle caps from 50 yards, but hit it maybe 2 out of 5 shots... 30-40 yards is much easier to hit a bottle cap, lol.

Rage_A_Holic · Post by **Rage_A_Holic** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 10:13 pm

show off

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 10:16 pm

Rage_A_Holic wrote:show off

LOL, it's true. My friend hit one at 40 yards, but only once, and it took him a long time to get it.

Broadhead · Post by **Broadhead** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:07 am

TYE,
Hell, i cant even see 50 yrds! lol Besides, at 40-50 yrds... My Fiber
sight would completely cover up 2-3 Bales of hay!
Great shooting!

New screen name for ya....
DEAD EYE TYE!

Oh, the Bottle Cap toasted the fletchings.....

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:56 am

Broadhead wrote:TYE,
Hell, i cant even see 50 yrds! lol Besides, at 40-50 yrds... My Fiber
sight would completely cover up 2-3 Bales of hay!
Great shooting!

New screen name for ya....
DEAD EYE TYE!

Oh, the Bottle Cap toasted the fletchings.....

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:57 am

hatchet jack · Post by **hatchet jack** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:27 pm

i was at cabelas kansas city last week ,they had one at the bargan cave, for $299.00,, looked new dont know why , i also noticed they didnt carry excalibur or barnett anymore , they didnt say why?

h.j.

Longhorncrazy · Post by **Longhorncrazy** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:51 pm

Hey Hawghunter,
Have you shot any hogs with your bow yet ? I just got an Equinox and will be going to Cottula Tx to try it out on some hogs. Cant wait !!