Originally Posted by
Waldo Hunter
I for one do not believe that the penetration test done on rages website can be true. If you think about how much more a two inch cutting expandable would drag, then you have to realize that it cannot out penetrate a smaller cutting fixed blade. Needless to say what would happen to one when hitting a shoulder blade or a rib. I understand shot placement is key, but there will always be ribs in the way of a well placed shot. IMO you should get some fixed blade heads that you are confident with and make sure you bow is tuned for those heads. Good luck on your hunt, I hope we get to see success pictures when you get back!
I have witnessed the Rage penetration test & it is 100% true. The Rage bradhead has alot less drag than a typical 3 blade fixed blade; If you look at the typical fixed blade it is actually designed like a plow & actually has a small tip & gradually gets bigger, while the rage is shaped more like a bullet and creates as little drag as possible. The Rage has thinner/tougher blades that actually flex because of the O-ring & does its job by opening up the wound canal rather than making a small pin hole that is very inaffective unless it is a complete pass through. Like I said before you need to try them before making a positive conclusion.
-South