You made a great buy with the Phoenix. You got really good advice from the members here, and he should really love the gift. I have a Vixen and love it. I don't want to be a wet blanket, but before the bow gets in, check your local laws to make sure crossbows are legal hunting gear where you live. There's some strange restrictions out there. If it's not, then you should have no trouble returning the bow still in the box.