Phoenix or axiom that is thy questiok

[okdeerslayer]

Ok I have decided on these two but other then that I have no clue so what's everyones apinion ill be mainly huntin deer an predators yotes cats maybe a black bear or three so id like everyones input thx

[vixenmaster]

You don't like T-hole stocked Ibex ? Of the 2 you picked & if'en yer funds ok the phoenix. If cash flow is tight the Axiom if ter looking fer a pkf. deal

[okdeerslayer]

Add a vortex to the list also I just shot one an love it I hate bow shoppin I want them all lol

[vixenmaster]

Well how do you plan on using it ? Just hunting with casual target bag shooting ? 3-D's ? A combo of all ? Vortex is a fine model & you would get great service fer a life-time from one.

[okdeerslayer]

Mainly hunting may get into 3d in the off season to keep my skills honed

[georgiaboy]

Have you tried the Ibex?
It's basically the phoenix with a thumbhole stock.
Any of the excals will do for the list of critters your huntin...I just think the 175's give you that balance of power and ease of use.
But there's nothing wrong with the vixen or the heavy hitter's!!!
If I could afford it I would have one of each!!
Try them all and choose what works best for you...you won't go wrong with any excal !!!!!
Good Luck !!!

[frisky]

I have a Phoenix. It has all the power I need. Five of six deer were pass troughs. There was a good reason no pass though on number six. Its all on how far you want to chase the arrow on the far side.

[wabi]

Only the name on the other side of the rail really matters. As long as it says Excalibur you got the best!

[vixenmaster]

Vortex is about same length as the phoenix. Its really all about what you want in yer Heart ? No matter which one you finally choose its the best!

[okdeerslayer]

Lol in my heart I want 3 of each lol plans for new bow are on hold due to academys return polacy they don't take croasbows back reguardleas so after I sale the horton then ill have my second true love my first is my decked out 17hmr with thumbhole stock nikon scope an bipod

[Cossack]

Before the new bows came out I would have said Axiom (Phoenix without D bars) BUT then new Axioms have a composite rail rather than a metal one. That's a now go option for me. My Phoenix is great but then so is the Vortex.

[one shot scott]

Is every Axiom as of now going to be composite, or is there an option between the two?

Im just curious, but what is it about composite rails that people do not like? I have never owned one but it seems like there would be a possibility of it being relatively tough depending on what its made of, and lighter??

[vixenmaster]

I think there will be the 2 Axiom models. What i don't like about composite stock/rail as one. I am not up on the tech. of them & scared they will warp bend or other wise become mishapened. Then i will being holding the bag warranty or not & thats my Fear.

[muskiewannabe]

I myself have decided on the Axiom in the next few weeks when the time comes. I have heard the whole composite debate but the way I look at it is that should it warp or wear funny or anything like that that Excalibur would see it and help me out through their warranty. I hope I am not being naive but from everything I have read and heard, Excalibur stands behind their product and should there be a manufacturing error they would surely try to resolve the issue. Should it wear funny or warp I wuold consider that a manufacturing issue.

[one shot scott]

I think your 100% correct! I trust that when excal puts out a product they have done their research and like you say, warranty has never been an issue. In my opinion I think I may actually perfer the composite one.

Welcome to the forum 'muskie