Rage broadhead did NOT open
09-28-2006, 09:15 AM
#21
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Nekoosa Wi USA
Posts: 6,066
RE: Rage broadhead did NOT open
No there was another one not too long ago.
ORIGINAL: Campo
Kinda strange that it didnt open...
I dont really think those on this thread who are preaching their fixed blade broadheads are in touch with the numbers, or with reality for that matter.
This is the first post this year, at least that I am aware of, that stated that aexpandable broadheaddidnt open. Also, fixed broadheads have their disadvantages too,opening blades just happens not to be one of them. If I am wrong about this being the first post about a expandable not opening, please point it out to me, so I can read up on what NOT to buy!
I looked at the Rage broadheads and really dont like that slip cam design. Seems like they are really complex. The high KE of your arrow and the thinness of the paper might have led to the broadhead just passing through the paper...maybe try the same test with cardboard? This year I am going to be shooting Rocket Steelheads...they are a simple design that looks like they will open everytime. An expandablewith a rubber band is more likely to be consistent than a expandable with a camming mechanism, IMHO.
Kinda strange that it didnt open...
I dont really think those on this thread who are preaching their fixed blade broadheads are in touch with the numbers, or with reality for that matter.
This is the first post this year, at least that I am aware of, that stated that aexpandable broadheaddidnt open. Also, fixed broadheads have their disadvantages too,opening blades just happens not to be one of them. If I am wrong about this being the first post about a expandable not opening, please point it out to me, so I can read up on what NOT to buy!
I looked at the Rage broadheads and really dont like that slip cam design. Seems like they are really complex. The high KE of your arrow and the thinness of the paper might have led to the broadhead just passing through the paper...maybe try the same test with cardboard? This year I am going to be shooting Rocket Steelheads...they are a simple design that looks like they will open everytime. An expandablewith a rubber band is more likely to be consistent than a expandable with a camming mechanism, IMHO.
09-28-2006, 09:24 AM
#22
Join Date: Nov 2005
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Posts: 1,251
RE: Rage broadhead did NOT open
ORIGINAL: wis_bow_huntr
No there was another one not too long ago.
No there was another one not too long ago.
ORIGINAL: Campo
Kinda strange that it didnt open...
I dont really think those on this thread who are preaching their fixed blade broadheads are in touch with the numbers, or with reality for that matter.
This is the first post this year, at least that I am aware of, that stated that aexpandable broadheaddidnt open. Also, fixed broadheads have their disadvantages too,opening blades just happens not to be one of them. If I am wrong about this being the first post about a expandable not opening, please point it out to me, so I can read up on what NOT to buy!
I looked at the Rage broadheads and really dont like that slip cam design. Seems like they are really complex. The high KE of your arrow and the thinness of the paper might have led to the broadhead just passing through the paper...maybe try the same test with cardboard? This year I am going to be shooting Rocket Steelheads...they are a simple design that looks like they will open everytime. An expandablewith a rubber band is more likely to be consistent than a expandable with a camming mechanism, IMHO.
Kinda strange that it didnt open...
I dont really think those on this thread who are preaching their fixed blade broadheads are in touch with the numbers, or with reality for that matter.
This is the first post this year, at least that I am aware of, that stated that aexpandable broadheaddidnt open. Also, fixed broadheads have their disadvantages too,opening blades just happens not to be one of them. If I am wrong about this being the first post about a expandable not opening, please point it out to me, so I can read up on what NOT to buy!
I looked at the Rage broadheads and really dont like that slip cam design. Seems like they are really complex. The high KE of your arrow and the thinness of the paper might have led to the broadhead just passing through the paper...maybe try the same test with cardboard? This year I am going to be shooting Rocket Steelheads...they are a simple design that looks like they will open everytime. An expandablewith a rubber band is more likely to be consistent than a expandable with a camming mechanism, IMHO.
09-28-2006, 10:14 AM
#23
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Plymouth WI
Posts: 533
RE: Rage broadhead did NOT open
You need to shoot at somthing it can pass through before you can see any results. A block target will stopp it but the blades will close when you pull them out. I never had trouble with mine. Shot a deer with it not problemo. The Entrance wound was about 2.5 in. and the exit was about 2 inches. No problems to be reported from me. Maybe it was a fluke? Who knows.
09-28-2006, 09:04 PM
#24
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,679
RE: Rage broadhead did NOT open
I dont really think those on this thread who are preaching their fixed blade broadheads are in touch with the numbers, or with reality for that matter.
This is the first post this year, at least that I am aware of, that stated that aexpandable broadheaddidnt open. Also, fixed broadheads have their disadvantages too,opening blades just happens not to be one of them.
This is the first post this year, at least that I am aware of, that stated that aexpandable broadheaddidnt open. Also, fixed broadheads have their disadvantages too,opening blades just happens not to be one of them.
Todays fixed blade heads are many times stronger then mechanicals, fly every bit as good as a mechanical, are many many timesmore reliable, cut holes plenty large enough and some fixed headscut larger holes than some mechanicals, and most fixed heads cost less.
I honestly don't see a real need for mechanical heads any more or see any disadvantage to using a fixed blade head.
10-05-2006, 04:21 PM
#27
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Alabama
Posts: 369
RE: Rage broadhead did NOT open
"is rage a sponsor on this site? All of my posts were deleted"
While we were copying the Forum database from the old server to the new, something went wrong and all of our data was corrupted - meaning all posts were lost. Our most recent complete backup of the Forum was from 9/28, so any posts made between that date and this morning have been lost. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused any of our members.
On the bright side, everything is back up and running and performance should be greatly improved.
Thanks a lot,
The HuntingNet.com Staff
While we were copying the Forum database from the old server to the new, something went wrong and all of our data was corrupted - meaning all posts were lost. Our most recent complete backup of the Forum was from 9/28, so any posts made between that date and this morning have been lost. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused any of our members.
On the bright side, everything is back up and running and performance should be greatly improved.
Thanks a lot,
The HuntingNet.com Staff
10-07-2006, 04:59 PM
#30
Typical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Col. Oh.
Posts: 561
RE: Rage broadhead did NOT open
A local proshop employee told me he shot a doe with a rage three blade and never recovered the deer. he said he thought it was a good hit , but he only 6 little drops of blood.
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