I have a Parker Hale Phoenix mk1 (full length) in.22 and PAX mk2 carbine in .177 and I love mine. The mk2 is much improved, and the cycling is so slick compared to the mk1.
I also think they are amongst the most attractive rifles to look at, but everyone has different tastes on that front. You can rattle off a magazine full very quickly should you so wish. The mk2 is my favourite rifle in my collection.