The Excal 200# models are the Exocet, the Vortex and the Y-25. The 225# models are the Exomax and the Equinox. I've owned or shot them all, [Excals] and the 225's are bruisers for sure. The 175# Phoenix is reported to be their biggest seller in Canada. The 150# Vixen has a huge following.

The dirty little secret about crossbows is they are all adequate for hunting as long as you pick a name brand.

The fit and feel is what makes the bow and that varies from one person to the next a bunch.