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Rage Broadheads ~ scared to use!
Okay, I shot my Rage 2 broadheads and they fly great (well the practice tips do) but I am just sooooo worried they won't open once they hit the deer or pig. My other concern is bone. What if it hits a rib or even part of the shoulder...do these broadheads have a chance?
I am considering switch to Montec G5's but with only a 1 1/16" cut, I feel a little shorted. Any advise would be appreciated. |
RE: Rage Broadheads ~ scared to use!
I don't have any experience with the Rage, or any expandables for that matter, but I would say that if you have any doubts whatsoever, I would go with a fixed broadhead. The G5 Montecs (which is what I use) have killed plenty of animals, so the cutting diameter is definitely not an issue. I have heard great things about the Rage 2 broadheads, and even considered them for this year, but I know from experience that the Montecs work, so I stayed with what I am comfortable with.
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My advise is that if you are not confident in your broadhead, then you need to switch. You don't need any lack of confidence floating around in the back of your head.
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From all the reviews and the fact that just about every store and catalog are sold out of the Rage's, I would say that they aren't just "hype".
But you should NEVER question your equipment. If you do, then don't use it. |
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They def sell like hot cakes but I just don't know...this sucks. Any more input?
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I keep hearing guys talking about this fear of the mechs not opening. This problem has long been eliminated by quality mechs of today. And now you have pleople blaming there poor shot placement on head performance. I just roll my eyes and keep putting giant holes in giant bucks with 2" mechs.
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They worked fine for me last year. I shot 3 animals with them.
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I know it's just a video but go buy Drury Outdoors Whitetail Madness 10. They are using the 2 blade Rage. Once you see the holes they were putting in their deer you will become very confident. It convinced me to buy a pack this year. It was unbelievable.
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GO WITH MUZZY AND ELIMINATE ALL DOUBTS AND WORRIES, TRY THE NEW MX MODELS THEY FLY EXTREMELY WELL......
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I use the rage and love them. I have never had a problem or one fail on me. But if you are not confident then go with something else
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I killed 6 deer last year all with rage 2 blade and I will not use anything else. WOW do they do some damage! Have "NO FEAR" Rage will do what they advertise! You will not be dissapointed!
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but I am just sooooo worried they won't open once they hit the deer or pig. My other concern is bone. What if it hits a rib or even part of the shoulder...do these broadheads have a chance? I wouldn`t use it(imo).. |
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Not to mention the only time I have heard of them failing is when the O-ring was missing. That's just a simple matter of checking your equipment before going into the woods. People say if you're not sure don't use them. But if that were true poeple would still be shooting recurves only because compound bows were different and poeple didn't know if they could trust them. How were you sure the broadheads you're currently using would kill a deer until you actually killed a deer with them?
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I just bought my first pack of Rage 2 blades a few weeks ago. I was a little skeptical at first but there is just tomany great reports from everyone. So i will shoot them this year for sure. To help eliminate some worry what I will most likely do is shoot a doe with them first. If I happen to have a shooter buck walk under me first then I will use a trusty Wack'em.
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Go to ragebroadheads.com and watch their videos. I think they will make you a believer.
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There is no reason to be worried about using the rage broadhead! I had bought some for my antelope hunt 2 weeks ago. I was very impressed with them, I used the 2 blade and I had a 2 inch hole on both the entry hole and exit hole, broke several rib bones, and the arrow landed 20 yards on the other side of the antelope with a 35 yard shot, with the bow set an 65#. After inspection of the arrow and broadhead, besides being bloody and alittle duller it was in perfect condition.
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I don't care for them myself. If you want the same type of head but with out the worries try Rocky Mountain Broadheads Snyper or Snyper XP3 [if you want a three blade. Same head, smaller cutting diameter,but the "O ring" is out front where you can see it. Hurry though,I don't think you will be able to find them after this year. [/align] |
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Agree with the other posts - if you aren't confident with something don't use it. I've used the 3 blade and so far am quite happy with them. The main thing I'd be looking for is a SHARP bladed head that will fly where you aim it, regardless of size. More often than not its the ability to make the shot and shot placement that determines the outcome, regardless of fixed or mechanical or 1-1/8" vs. 1-1/2".
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RAGE 2 Blade for me. I just purchased some for a hog hunt on September 9th. I will post pics, plus my best friend is using RAGE 2 Blade as well for the same hunt.
Confidence in your equipment is necessary to say the least. From what I have read, the PROS def. are better than the few CONS that have been posted. Most people that dont like mechanicals, just dont like mechanicals at all no matter what comes out. I would have to think though...the majority of hunting stores are out of this broadhead. I highly doubt people are buying this broadhead just to throw away $35. Plus, RAGE is not new either. They have been around for a bit, .... I say shoot a RAGE and "Watch 'em Drop!" |
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I'll be shooting the Rage 2 blade mechanicals this year for the first time. My only worry is about the amount of damage that it will do... will it be excessive!?!
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ORIGINAL: Vulture6 I'll be shooting the Rage 2 blade mechanicals this year for the first time. My only worry is about the amount of damage that it will do... will it be excessive!?! Ok, I will keep my Rage broadheads, just wanted some reassurance. I have watched the videos on the rage website atleast 30 times in the last few weeks so I know what they are supposed to do. But marketing can be a scary thing...invest $1 million in advertising and people to promote your business and you are golden...no matter how the product really works. But I am going to stick with Rage this year...they fail me, they are tossed, they do what they are supposed to, I promote them. |
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ORIGINAL: killadoe GO WITH MUZZY AND ELIMINATE ALL DOUBTS AND WORRIES, TRY THE NEW MX MODELS THEY FLY EXTREMELY WELL...... You said it... Take all the guess work out of it:D |
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I did notice that they didnt get any pass throughs on the Drury video.
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Like trophy time said, you just don't have to worry about mechanicals not opening up anymore. The only issue in my mind with any mechanical is the amount of kinetic energy required to pass through an animal. Any bow that is producing KE of 60 should be sufficient to use a mechanical. However, if you hit bone, you lose even more momentum than a large fixed blade, cut on contact style tip. It is true that even fixed blade broadheads may not pass through on a shoulder hit, but they stand a better chance because they slow the arrow down less. When it is all said and done, a mechanical can perform just as well as a fixed blade with deer size game. I too would like to try the Rage broadheads, I just have to save up a bit of money to be able to afford them!
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For crying out loud, TEST ONE!...not just the practice blades.
I use the Snypers..same head and I've shot 5 bucks with them with tremendous results HOWEVER, They flew perfect for me, they did not however fly perfect for a friend of mine. You are crazy if you don't test fire any broadhead your using and not just rely on what others have said....test one...use dental floss to tie the blades shut, I used a 1/16" wide piece of electrical tape around the blades and they still opened...I almost couldn't keep them shut unless I really, really wrapped them. TEST THEM! |
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My wife and I shot 4 black bears in Alberta with Rage Broadheads last May. All kills were clean pass throughs with incredible entry and exit holes. She was shooting 55 pounds and I was shooting 70 pounds. However, you can be assured that we both shot them before we hunted with them just like Rob/Pa Bowyer said. Never go into the woods with a broadhead that you haven't shot out of your bow. Eliminate the surprises.
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[/align] [blockquote] ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer For crying out loud, TEST ONE!...not just the practice blades. I use the Snypers..same head and I've shot 5 bucks with them with tremendous results HOWEVER, They flew perfect for me, they did not however fly perfect for a friend of mine. You are crazy if you don't test fire any broadhead your using and not just rely on what others have said....test one...use dental floss to tie the blades shut, I used a 1/16" wide piece of electrical tape around the blades and they still opened...I almost couldn't keep them shut unless I really, really wrapped them. TEST THEM! |
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ORIGINAL: whitetailhunter01 ORIGINAL: Vulture6 I'll be shooting the Rage 2 blade mechanicals this year for the first time. My only worry is about the amount of damage that it will do... will it be excessive!?! As far as the Rage 2 - I was just being a little tongue in cheek. If I wasn't confident in them, I'd be shooting G5s. |
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I posted in another post about my experience with the RAGE heads. I did not have a problem with them NOT opening. I had a problem with them opening in flight twice on a nice buck, Monday. You want to see an arrow act crazy...then shoot one unlocked from the O ring. IMO the rage heads are probably great performers if they stay intact in flight. But I think ist is a horrible design with the O ring that holds the blades in place. They open incredibly easy. almost too easy. I would not use them in the brush where there was a chance of nicking a limb on the way.:eek:
I just don't want to worry about my equipment at crunch time. Thats why I went back to Muzzy's. They definitly aren't as well built as a Muzzy in my eyes. I have shot some deer thru the shoulder blade that I am affraid the Rage couldn't have handled. I put them side by dside and there was no doubt the Muzzy looked stronger. I can gaurentee I would not take them to the woods for elk.[:-] |
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Bump for Mr Filter
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ORIGINAL: ElkNutz I posted in another post about my experience with the RAGE heads. I did not have a problem with them NOT opening. I had a problem with them opening in flight twice on a nice buck, Monday. You want to see an arrow act crazy...then shoot one unlocked from the O ring. IMO the rage heads are probably great performers if they stay intact in flight. But I think ist is a horrible design with the O ring that holds the blades in place. They open incredibly easy. almost too easy. I would not use them in the brush where there was a chance of nicking a limb on the way.:eek: I just don't want to worry about my equipment at crunch time. Thats why I went back to Muzzy's. They definitly aren't as well built as a Muzzy in my eyes. I have shot some deer thru the shoulder blade that I am affraid the Rage couldn't have handled. I put them side by dside and there was no doubt the Muzzy looked stronger. I can gaurentee I would not take them to the woods for elk.[:-] I've devised a test which should work. I'd try it myself but my bow is having a new cable placed. Shoot a watermelon and see the entry and exit hole. Then enjoy your watermelon!  |
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