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Title: my new Black Creek Phantom XL is here " UPDATE"
Post by: Lonnie bailey on January 18, 2013, 09:36:00 PM
my new Black Creek Phantom XL made it home today, it is everything i was exspecting and then some. it draws very smooth and is dead in the hand at the shot. i havent had a chance to chronigraph it yet but it seems to shoot a 400 grain gold tip pretty guick. all i can so far is that i am very pleased as usall. here is a few pics of it. i shot this bow trough the chronograph today was very pleased. the Phantom is 48# @28" and 60" long, with a 400 grain arrow is shot 175-178 fps. compared to my Siren which is 53# @28" and 60" long with the same 400 grain arrow it shot 175-178 fps. so im shooting the same speed from my Phantom but with 5 less pounds. the Phantom also has a 16" riser which is 3" longer than the rest of Jims bows, i also had him put more palm swell in the grip and a smaller throat which feels really good. you wont be disappointed if you go with one of Jims Phantoms.   (http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss336/Lonnieb/023_zps18ae6212.jpg)   (http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss336/Lonnieb/022_zpsab796125.jpg)   (http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss336/Lonnieb/021_zps9ab87888.jpg)   (http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss336/Lonnieb/020_zps8ca61b3b.jpg)   (http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss336/Lonnieb/019_zps81ea6107.jpg)   (http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss336/Lonnieb/018_zps432e301d.jpg)
Title: Re: my new Black Creek Phantom XL is here " UPDATE"
Post by: refugerambler on January 18, 2013, 09:53:00 PM
NICE! As soon as Jim finishes his phantom recurve so I can shoot it, I'm probably (really I am) gonna order me one!
Title: Re: my new Black Creek Phantom XL is here " UPDATE"
Post by: duffer1565 on January 18, 2013, 09:57:00 PM
Nice bow !
Title: Re: my new Black Creek Phantom XL is here " UPDATE"
Post by: 2fletch on January 18, 2013, 10:16:00 PM
Looks like Jim has made another outstanding bow. Last year I went to his booth and found myself enchanted with the rack of bows he had. I can not ever seem to walk away without getting one. He is a nice guy to deal with also.
Title: Re: my new Black Creek Phantom XL is here " UPDATE"
Post by: manitou1 on January 19, 2013, 12:11:00 AM
Beautiful bow, Lonnie! How does it compare to your other Black Creek? Much noticeable difference?
Title: Re: my new Black Creek Phantom XL is here " UPDATE"
Post by: MOFISH on January 19, 2013, 11:33:00 AM
This bow is sweeeet! I was lucky enough to shoot it last night and it is a shooter for sure. Jim did a fantastic job of selecting the wood and the finish is awesome. If you hold it in the light at just the right angle you can see the shimmer of another buckle!
Title: Re: my new Black Creek Phantom XL is here " UPDATE"
Post by: Lonnie bailey on January 19, 2013, 09:30:00 PM
Manitou1, the biggest difference between the Phantom and the Siren is the Phantom has a 16" riser and the Siren has a 13" riser. the Phantom draws very smooth and is shooting the same arrow as the Siren at the same speed but the Phantom is 5 lbs lighter draw weight.
Title: Re: my new Black Creek Phantom XL is here " UPDATE"
Post by: Lonnie bailey on January 20, 2013, 07:47:00 PM
back to the top for a great bow and Bowyer
Title: Re: my new Black Creek Phantom XL is here " UPDATE"
Post by: SkottyBoy on January 21, 2013, 04:54:00 AM
I have one of  his banshee TDRs. Just awesome in every aspect. Jim 's bows are top notch. If you are even thinking about getting your hands on one you will not be disappointed
Title: Re: my new Black Creek Phantom XL is here " UPDATE"
Post by: SkottyBoy on January 21, 2013, 04:55:00 AM
I have one of  his banshee TDRs. Just awesome in every aspect. Jim 's bows are top notch. If you are even thinking about getting your hands on one you will not be disappointed
Title: Re: my new Black Creek Phantom XL is here " UPDATE"
Post by: bow_man_66 on January 21, 2013, 11:46:00 AM
Lonnie, that is a sweet looking Black Creek. I have a Siren that I love but really like the looks of that new Phantom, wish he was going to be at Kazoo this weekend!!!!!!
Title: Re: my new Black Creek Phantom XL is here " UPDATE"
Post by: Burnsie on January 21, 2013, 01:25:00 PM
That's a looker!
Title: Re: my new Black Creek Phantom XL is here " UPDATE"
Post by: Lonnie bailey on January 21, 2013, 06:41:00 PM
bow_man66 you wont be disappointed if you get one!!!
Title: Re: my new Black Creek Phantom XL is here " UPDATE"
Post by: DennyK on January 21, 2013, 06:51:00 PM
Nice bow- Sweet looking Bocote!
Title: Re: my new Black Creek Phantom XL is here " UPDATE"
Post by: swampmaster on January 22, 2013, 10:33:00 AM
MOFISH, i hope your right about the buckle. lonnie ,glad you like it. shoot straight my friend.

                                   jim
Title: Re: my new Black Creek Phantom XL is here " UPDATE"
Post by: Bob Abeln on January 26, 2013, 08:08:00 AM
Another great looking Black Creek. Love my Siren. Jims bows have great craftsmanship, second to nobody.