OK Rage rubber band guys....what size
10-22-2008, 10:36 AM
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RE: OK Rage rubber band guys....what size
Planter:
I went to Lowe's....and looked at the #5 o-rings. TOO small (IMO). I'd be afraid it would hold the blades closed. Probably won't.....but it's too small for my comfort level. I took a BH with me....and the #7 seems fine...if you put it out on the shoulder of the blades (leading edge). I'm getting ready to test it on some different thickness paper and such to make sure it's OK. I'll let you know what I find out.
I went to Lowe's....and looked at the #5 o-rings. TOO small (IMO). I'd be afraid it would hold the blades closed. Probably won't.....but it's too small for my comfort level. I took a BH with me....and the #7 seems fine...if you put it out on the shoulder of the blades (leading edge). I'm getting ready to test it on some different thickness paper and such to make sure it's OK. I'll let you know what I find out.
10-22-2008, 10:58 AM
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RE: OK Rage rubber band guys....what size
ORIGINAL: MN/Kyle
For anyone who wants them, I still have bands for about a dozen (+the extra bands) for Rocky MTN snypers.
I'm sure they will work...
For anyone who wants them, I still have bands for about a dozen (+the extra bands) for Rocky MTN snypers.
I'm sure they will work...
10-22-2008, 11:13 AM
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RE: OK Rage rubber band guys....what size
whatever Rocket uses for their broadheads is what i use........any place that sells Rocket broadheads should have little packs of these hanging right next to the replacement blades.
Gander Mt. had some last time I was there a few weeks ago.
Rick James and myself have been putting them on the blade "shoulders" up near the tip of the broadhead but it seems like that spot might actually be a bit overkill for holding them closed.
It puts a lot of tension on the blades inward and the last couple deer RJ has shot he said the entrances haven't been QUITE as impressive as without the bands. (could be coincidence?)
We're both going to try the center position around the little built in "notch" where the blades cross.
I was messing with the bands in that spot and it appears they hold them closed nicely but when the blades start to deploy outward are cut instantly which is probably a better scenario.
Gander Mt. had some last time I was there a few weeks ago.
Rick James and myself have been putting them on the blade "shoulders" up near the tip of the broadhead but it seems like that spot might actually be a bit overkill for holding them closed.
It puts a lot of tension on the blades inward and the last couple deer RJ has shot he said the entrances haven't been QUITE as impressive as without the bands. (could be coincidence?)
We're both going to try the center position around the little built in "notch" where the blades cross.
I was messing with the bands in that spot and it appears they hold them closed nicely but when the blades start to deploy outward are cut instantly which is probably a better scenario.
10-22-2008, 11:24 AM
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RE: OK Rage rubber band guys....what size
ORIGINAL: Matt / PA
whatever Rocket uses for their broadheads is what i use........any place that sells Rocket broadheads should have little packs of these hanging right next to the replacement blades.
Gander Mt. had some last time I was there a few weeks ago.
Rick James and myself have been putting them on the blade "shoulders" up near the tip of the broadhead but it seems like that spot might actually be a bit overkill for holding them closed.
It puts a lot of tension on the blades inward and the last couple deer RJ has shot he said the entrances haven't been QUITE as impressive as without the bands. (could be coincidence?)
We're both going to try the center position around the little built in "notch" where the blades cross.
I was messing with the bands in that spot and it appears they hold them closed nicely but when the blades start to deploy outward are cut instantly which is probably a better scenario.
whatever Rocket uses for their broadheads is what i use........any place that sells Rocket broadheads should have little packs of these hanging right next to the replacement blades.
Gander Mt. had some last time I was there a few weeks ago.
Rick James and myself have been putting them on the blade "shoulders" up near the tip of the broadhead but it seems like that spot might actually be a bit overkill for holding them closed.
It puts a lot of tension on the blades inward and the last couple deer RJ has shot he said the entrances haven't been QUITE as impressive as without the bands. (could be coincidence?)
We're both going to try the center position around the little built in "notch" where the blades cross.
I was messing with the bands in that spot and it appears they hold them closed nicely but when the blades start to deploy outward are cut instantly which is probably a better scenario.
10-22-2008, 11:44 AM
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RE: OK Rage rubber band guys....what size
UNsuccessful test with the #7 o-ring in the spot I had figured (towards the leading edge).
Without the oring on the blades....the blades deploy as the head is pushed through a common plastic grocery bag (taut). With the o-ring in place (original placement cited)....they didn't deploy at all while being pushed through a heavy duty lawn garbag bag. When I moved the to the place the Matts say to put them.....only one blade deployed.
I moved it "halfway"....and they both deployed, each time (5 tests).
I know this isn't "scientific" (at all).....but I found a "happy median", I think. I'm convinced this way will work on a deer.
Without the oring on the blades....the blades deploy as the head is pushed through a common plastic grocery bag (taut). With the o-ring in place (original placement cited)....they didn't deploy at all while being pushed through a heavy duty lawn garbag bag. When I moved the to the place the Matts say to put them.....only one blade deployed.
I moved it "halfway"....and they both deployed, each time (5 tests).
I know this isn't "scientific" (at all).....but I found a "happy median", I think. I'm convinced this way will work on a deer.
10-22-2008, 12:49 PM
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RE: OK Rage rubber band guys....what size
Jeff,
I use sewin thread. I just wrap once and tie. They break/cut on impact, and hold in place while quivered. Might want to give it a try and stop shopping while you should be huntin!
I use sewin thread. I just wrap once and tie. They break/cut on impact, and hold in place while quivered. Might want to give it a try and stop shopping while you should be huntin!