Phoenix

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:24 pm

Hello everyone. I hope this post finds everyone in good health for the new year. Its really nice to see all the deer taken this year!
While reading posts I am getting interested in checking out the Phoenix. I currently own an Exocet with carved limbs. Apparently the two are the same in terms of pull. I assume the difference is in the stroke. It sounds like the Phoenix is an easier crossbow to use. Are they the same as far as performance goes? Is the Phoenix that much easier to cock? What other differences are there? I have no problems cocking the Exocet (I am 5'2") but I do not enjoy it and cocking it in close quarters or in a tree stand sucks. Maybe I am just looking for a new toy but on the other hand are there any excuses here to buy the Phoenix?
I think I have read most of the posts about various Excaliburs but if anyone has direct experiences with both bows I would like to hear their opinions.

Don

Digger · Post by **Digger** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:35 pm

Your Exocet with carved limbs is 165 lb and 15" draw, 2002 Exocet is 175lb with 15 1/2" draw and mag tips. The new Pheonix is 175 lb with a 14" draw with the new riser. that 1 1/2 " makes a lot of difference for the shorter archer.
Thats as good an excuse as any.

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:38 pm

Digger, I like your attitude! Why can't our women think like us?
But does the inch and a half make that much difference?
Don

franklinm · Post by **franklinm** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 12:55 am

Boo , No one will ever understand women but women .
I myself am 5 feet 8 and I would just love to have the new Phoenix .
my arms or short , the only gun I can buy off the shelve to fit is the old 94 winchester , and sure I have one in the new model 94AE love it .

Ridge Runner · Post by **Ridge Runner** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 1:46 am

I own a phoenix. I found that cocking by hand was easier to center the string. The cocking aid was not working out for me,it seem I could never line or center the string . Its been bang on since Ive been hand cocking.I am 6ft 2inch tall. I am not sorry I bought the mighty Phoenix.

NightTrain · Post by **NightTrain** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:06 am

I as well am 6' plus. I purchased the Phoenix because of the "big performance from a small package" factor. Also 300fps is perfect for deer.

The difference in cocking between the two models is marginal at the most.

What you have is fine. Save your cash for something else. A scope maybe?

hawg hunter · Post by **hawg hunter** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 5:16 pm

my wife has an exocet 175 she wants a pnoenix because of its shorter draw.

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:46 pm

I had trouble cocking an Exocet (by hand with no aid) but am able to cock the Phoenix with no trouble. I'm 5'-6" (was 5"-8 1/2" before skydiving & motorcycle adventures

) and just ran out of "reach" with the Exocet.

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 11:06 pm

Digger wrote:Your Exocet with carved limbs is 165 lb and 15" draw, 2002 Exocet is 175lb with 15 1/2" draw and mag tips. The new Pheonix is 175 lb with a 14" draw with the new riser. that 1 1/2 " makes a lot of difference for the shorter archer.
Thats as good an excuse as any.

Hello Digger. Can you please tell me what the stated speed of my xbow is?
Don

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 11:11 pm

Sorry guys, I was trying to send a private message.

Digger · Post by **Digger** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 11:14 pm

the 165 lb Exocet shot 300fps with a 350 gr bolt.

BigBear · Post by **BigBear** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:55 pm

Digger wrote:the 165 lb Exocet shot 300fps with a 350 gr bolt.

Hi Boo...if your exocet has carved limbs, the min. bolt weight is 400grs.
Your looking at about 270fps. hope this helps..BB

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:01 pm

Thank you everyone for the imput.