Exocet 200 vs Pheonix?

Youngegunner · Post by **Youngegunner** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 3:23 pm

Hello everyone,

Im 15 and am new to bowhunting, Im planning on getting a crossbow this christmas and was wondering whether I should get a Exocet 200 and wait a while to get all the goody's or get a Pheonix and get things that I want for it with the money that I saved? Id realy appreciate the help, Ive been looking at different online dealers that were close to my area, SW Ontario, and have found $473 for the Pheonix and $544 for the Exocet 200... is ther anyother Canadian online dealer that has a better deal?

Thanx...Cody spam

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 3:27 pm

Welcome to the forum

I'd say get the Phoenix, with all the goodies. The Phoenix will kill anything you want it to kill. the Exocet 200 is just 30 feet per second faster. Is it really worth the extra money?

I'll admit, if I had the money, I'd buy an Exocet 200, but I don't need it. I'm happy with my Phoenix. Speed isn't everything.

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 8:12 pm

I'm happy with my Phoenix. The Exocet 200 gives a little more velocity, but how often would you really need it? The Phoenix is a little easier to cock, and that might mean a little more shooting. You can't practice too much!

ecoaster · Post by **ecoaster** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 8:34 pm

Go with the Pheonix or try to find a used Vixen. The Excaliburs are tough as nails and do not depreciate quickly. A used Vixen may be a good deal and it will do just fine.

NZ Hunter · Post by **NZ Hunter** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 1:15 am

Im very happy with my Phoenix, put in the practice, thats what matters.

Doe Master · Post by **Doe Master** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 6:38 am

Cody there is nothing wrong with the pheonix as long as you keep your shots at a respectable distance but that goes without saying for all the bows ( it is not a rifle with 0-50 flat shooting). My brother had the same problem his wife said this is your budget so he wanted the goodies instead of the bigger bow . The only one complaining is the deer for he is out there hunting instead of saving for the next step up in bow`s . He`s got the best of two worlds when he goes moose hunting he just takes my max . Keep your eye on the papers and such there is absolutely nothing wrong with a used vixen . Goodluck

xbowking · Post by **xbowking** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 7:17 am

the phenix is the way to go , like the other guys said theres nothing it wont kill , i have the regular Exocet it is very similar to the phenix , if you can get a scope on it too you will love it, they are so acurate ,set the scope speed ring the the speed of your bow , then you sight the cross hairs in for 20 yrds and the 30 , 40 , 50 are automaticly done, so sweet, happy hunting

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 4:09 pm

Any of the Excalibur's will Git-R-Dun

GREY OWL · Post by **GREY OWL** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 6:55 pm

Welcome to the forum youngegunner. I don't have a exocet or phoenix, so I can't comment. But I do have a Exomag and Vixen.

The Exomag is much like the Exocet, being 200 lb. test. I've had complete pass throughs on all my animals using the Vixen and Exomag. Only difference is with the mag, I walk a little further to get my arrow after a pass through.

The only time my arrow stayed in a animal with the Exomag, was when I shot a 3 year old Plains Bison. They have the toughest animal hide in North America.

Grey Owl

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 8:38 pm

My wife has the Phoenix and I have the Exocet, I prefer shooting her Phoenix when just target shooting. It seems to be more accurate and much easier to cock. Only an inch shorter it seems much more compact, If I were buying a new bow, I'd go with the Phoenix.