I own the phoenix and love it!!! Shoots amazing groups both freehand and off a bench and will outperform the shooter in most cases.

I would not get the right stuff accessory pack because it comes with some things you dont need, and other stuff that you can get outside of the package for better quality.

The excal scope (varizone) is a good scope to use on target, but I have found when hunting i perfer a 3-9x40...right now im using a bushnell which costs around the same as the varizone, only more magnification. Downside is you have only one point on the crosshair to aim with, unlike the varizone which has 4 or 5 i think.

Anyway, you will not be dissapointed if you choose to grab the phoenix. Good luck!!

Mike