Rage broad head problem.
09-20-2007, 04:25 PM
#1
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location:
Posts: 2,120
Rage broad head problem.
I just got back from Colorado and I had a problem with the Rage. I noticed when I had an arrow knocked one or more of the blades would come loose. When I had an Elk come into I shot only to see the arrow take off and the sound of a lot of air like a fan as the arrow was in flight.
Has anyone else experienced this? The more I think about this the more I get worried it may cost me another trophy. By the way the Elk was a 6x5 with about a 40" spread.
Has anyone else experienced this? The more I think about this the more I get worried it may cost me another trophy. By the way the Elk was a 6x5 with about a 40" spread.
09-20-2007, 04:34 PM
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Col. Oh.
Posts: 561
RE: Rage broad head problem.
[/align]
[blockquote]
ORIGINAL: 130woodman
I just got back from Colorado and I had a problem with the Rage. I noticed when I had an arrow knocked one or more of the blades would come loose. When I had an Elk come into I shot only to see the arrow take off and the sound of a lot of air like a fan as the arrow was in flight.
Has anyone else experienced this? The more I think about this the more I get worried it may cost me another trophy. By the way the Elk was a 6x5 with about a 40" spread.
I just got back from Colorado and I had a problem with the Rage. I noticed when I had an arrow knocked one or more of the blades would come loose. When I had an Elk come into I shot only to see the arrow take off and the sound of a lot of air like a fan as the arrow was in flight.
Has anyone else experienced this? The more I think about this the more I get worried it may cost me another trophy. By the way the Elk was a 6x5 with about a 40" spread.
[/blockquote]
09-20-2007, 04:47 PM
#3
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location:
Posts: 13,082
RE: Rage broad head problem.
That's my problem w/ the Rage as well, the retention system. The blades will deploy when I put them in my quiver, so I have to MAKE CERTAIN they are enclosed before I shoot them.....I'm not a fan at all...
09-20-2007, 05:32 PM
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Col. Oh.
Posts: 561
RE: Rage broad head problem.
Do you really think that should be a necessity Rob? I know you love Snypers as well. Snypers have the band in front by design not modification. I don't meen to seem angry. I thought you might post on this one and I wanted to reply. I am short on time or I would try to find a nicer way to get my point across. See ya gotta go to my second job. That's why I'm Standsleeper
[/align]
09-20-2007, 05:35 PM
#6
Typical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: westchester, ny
Posts: 678
RE: Rage broad head problem.
Never shot the two blade, but didn't like the 3 blade. Too much going on mechanically, blades actually interfere with one another upon deployment. They do have a great marketing department though. By me in NY, the rumor is that they may even be illegal to use because they might be considered a barbed broadhead.
09-20-2007, 05:36 PM
#7
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
RE: Rage broad head problem.
No it shouldn't be necessary and obviously Rage as a design flaw and the bands should come on them and it'd be fixed. Snypers have the bands for a reason so it's not like we're against bands right? If Rage came with the bands, they'd be fine. I'll continue to shoot Snypers and Muzzy's until one or both are not available, then perhaps I'll try the Rage and add the bands or by that time perhaps they'll be added from the manuf.
09-20-2007, 05:57 PM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: York,Pa
Posts: 2,645
RE: Rage broad head problem.
I think the problem is within the operator! I believe gentelmen are pushing them to hard into there quiver! Or not checking there o-rings. Good idea Rickjames but not necessary. I killed 2 deer last year with the same head and o-ring if you take the time to inspect your equipment you will be fine. I never had a problem. I believe the guys having problems are use to fixed blades and not checking there blades properly.
09-20-2007, 06:04 PM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 4,487
RE: Rage broad head problem.
ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer
Another Rocky Mountain Snyper fan but I do like the Rage with Rick James solution fix.
Another Rocky Mountain Snyper fan but I do like the Rage with Rick James solution fix.