Most Popular Excaliber

xs109c2 · Post by **xs109c2** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:54 pm

What is the most popular Excaliber crossbow? I know the Equinox is the Flagship but is it the most popular?

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:56 pm

I would imagine the top seller is one of the mid weight range bows not the #225's

Fishn-Hunter · Post by **Fishn-Hunter** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:12 pm

Great question, do you mean of all time or of the latest models? I would like to see everyone's opinion on this. As for my opinion as far as all time I would have to say the Exocet with the Vixen very close behind. As far as the latest models I would have to agree with any of the choices in the 200lb draw weight category.

bkisel · Post by **bkisel** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:15 pm

I've got an Exocet.

Don't know if it is the most popular but it definitely is the most accurate and accounts for the most game taken in any category in any given season!!!

Take care...

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:27 pm

Without a doubt, the Phoenix has to be the most popular model.
It is plenty of power, and still light and easy to handle. And both of my hunting buddies that have shot mine now own one, too.
Excalibur just made those other models to prove to the Phoenix owners they had made the best choice.

one shot scott · Post by **one shot scott** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:35 pm

I would have to guess that the faster models are the most popular for first time new bow buyers. Speed sells.

I would also guess a lighter draw weight bow are more popular with the excalibur experienced.

Sliver · Post by **Sliver** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:48 pm

I Like the Exocet Deluxe 175 and it is a tack driver for sure,,,

Hoss · Post by **Hoss** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:00 pm

I think the Excalibur is the best hands down....

groundpounder · Post by **groundpounder** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:30 pm

I chose the Exocet 200 for it being right in the middle. For both cost and speed. It to me was the same as the Max, just the shorter in draw length. So made the same as what I assumed as the top of the line. I've been extremely happy with my choice.

Dereck · Post by **Dereck** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:36 pm

I scooped up a deal on a Vortex 200lb a few months back and am very happy with the way it shoots.

Mike P · Post by **Mike P** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:49 pm

I think all Excaliburs are great and the reasons for choosing one over another are wide and varied, and all very personal.

I have an old carved tip exocet 165 and just love it to death, it was my first Excalibur. It has killed a lot of bucks.

I then upgraded and bought a Phoenix from another forum member. I wanted a crossbow with the mag tips so I had better string choices.

My next will be an Ibex. And after that a Vixen II. And after that a Vortex and, well, you get the picture.

I also think I will start plucking some old Excaliburs out of the marketplace when I find them. There is just something that is so smooth with the old carved tip bows, the just feel good.

Stash · Post by **Stash** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:30 pm

I'd be willing to bet that our store sells more Excaliburs annually than any one other retail establishment. That's for walk-in customers - I wouldn't have a clue how many Dan Miller or other businesses might sell by mail order.

Our biggest seller this year has been the Phoenix Light Stuff package, closely followed by the Equinox package.

hiking · Post by **hiking** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:34 pm

I don't know what one is most popular, but excaliber is the best. this just happened tonight.
I dropped my exocet 200 from the tree stand (don't ask) I was 18 ft. up and it landed in pine needles, all I could think was I broke a limb or surely the scope is shot, it fell cocked with no arrow in it. when I got to it I checked it over in the dark and it looked ok. it was still cocked but the safty was off. I uncocked it and headed to the truck. I couldn't wait till morning so I stopped at a dirt mound, put the truck lights on a coffe cup and paced off 30 yds. I cocked it and loaded a field tip, dead on, hard to believe. I wouldn't recomend this test, but it's nice to know you have top notch equipment.

Cossack · Post by **Cossack** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:06 pm

It's got to be the Phoenix or the Vortex, or was that the Vortex then the Phoenix? I forget.

K31Scout · Post by **K31Scout** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:30 pm

Maybe an Excalibur employee will let us know. I'll bet it's one of the thumb hole stock versions. I have the Exocet 200 but it's the only Excal I've shot.