Very Green Newbie

[PensFan]

Just wanted to post and say thanks already!

Just recently started my research as I am in the market for my very 1st xbow. Must say everything I read [on here and elsewhere] and heard from store where I'm gonna purchase [thanks Jim], it is a no-brainer on the brand I'm getting. Excal is second to none in all categories!!

There was 1 condition from the better half on getting my xbow.......she gets 1 too! What can I say to that!

I'm leaning towards a Phoenix for me and a Vixen [not the pink 1 tho] for her.......thoughts, suggestions?! Main uses are gonna be deer, turkey and likely yotes.

So......thanks to everyone for the knowledge they have shared, it is very much appreciated, especially for a newbie like me!

Looking forward to sharing what I can, when I can!

Ron

[Tired Rooster]

First off WELCOME! Two very fine choices of bows that you will not regret.

[Shotnbeer]

Well you picked a good site for getting the right information. Besides you can't be all bad if you're a Pens fan even though you may hear from the guys and gals north of us . Both picks are good. Both are great bows for target and hunting. I picked a Vortex because I liked the stock, its a little shorter bow and 200 draw weight. It all comes down to a personal pick. Either way you really can't make a mistake. You'll just buy a couple more - thats all.

[georgiaboy]

Welcome to the forum !!
You can't go wrong with any excal you choose!!
They are absolute tack drivin killin machines!!! The choices you made will more than handle the critter's you listed!!
Any thoughts yet on your arrow and broadhead selection ?
Good Luck !!!!

[killshot]

Welcome aboard the place is overflowing with great info and advise.

Whatever your choice is you will love your bow.

[j.krug]

Welcome to the forum Ron!!

You made a great choice going with Excaliburs, both are great xbows.
You and your wife will love 'em.
Very cool that wifey wants one to.

[phil]

Welcome to the site!...Im sure you will be very happy with your choice!...these xbows are built strong and customer service is A1.

[toytruck]

Welcome one newbie to another I just put my Ibex together and practiced cocking and uncocking, not bad with the cocking aid.
I did alot of research also which is reason I ended up here.

[one shot scott]

WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!

[MADMAX2]

WELCOME!!

[Rich]

Welcome. You can't go wrong with your choice in Excal. Both are great choices, I bought a set of Excals for the wife and I and went with the Exocet for me and the Phoenix for her. The Exocet seemed like a perfect choice for me, plenty of speed but not a gut buster when cocking.

Rich

[Dash]

Welcome mate, You'll have a lot of good fun ahead of you. Good choice. Its great your misses digs the crossbow too. Better than her getting annoyed that your outside, spending time with the phoenix instead of her

[PensFan]

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

To answer the arrow, BH selection question - to start I will likely get the package that comes with the bow - 6 firebolt arrows & the 150 grain boltcutter BH's. Any other suggestions for deer? turkey? Yotes? Or is this BH/arrow good for any?

[LUDDY]

Welcome to the forum.
You can't go wrong with any of the excal crossbows.
Good luck and again welcome

John

[Tom]

For your choice of bows, any excalibur bow would be great for your usages. I would suggest that you go to your local store and handle the different models. Shoulder then and see what model fits you best.

Even though you are a Pens fan, I will not hold it against you LOL

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

To answer the arrow, BH selection question - to start I will likely get the package that comes with the bow - 6 firebolt arrows & the 150 grain boltcutter BH's. Any other suggestions for deer? turkey? Yotes? Or is this BH/arrow good for any?

The arrows you get in the packages will be more then enough for you. They are a good arrow and head combo. As for the future, you will probually try other heads when you get into a tinkering mode (but many stay with those heads). As for what to use for turkeys, if your comfortable with the heads you use for deer hunting and they are accurate, then stay with them. I would only suggest you add an arrow arrestor to the arrow to stop pass throughs (with the arrow inside the bird, it has a difficult time running or flying).

Hope this helps.