I currently shoot the 3 blade model they work great but I curious what every one thinks. The 3 blade offers more cutting surface but the 2 blade has a larger diameter cut witch gives a more significant blood trail.
have you looked into the nap killzones? They make a cut on contact. Very similar to the rage heads but no oring to hold the blades. I like rage, but anytime I bump them or anything they open. No the case with the killzones. But, on to your question. I like the two blades better myself
From what the guys I work with have told me, the two blade is more reliable and better performing than the three blade. I personally have never shot a Rage, but I know the guys I work with have a lot of deer under their belts so I believe them.
Thanks I'll take a look. They do open on me a bit but I haven't ha to much hassle though YET. I was also looking at the slip blade mechanicals from G5
I used rage for 2 years and liked them, but boy they open up with the slightest bump. Ill do alot of walking on warmer days and any little twig opens them up. Switched to the Killzones and I LOVE THEM. Similar design but they do not open with a little bump.
i mostly treestand hunt no spot and stalk. i dont really have to worry about them opening. so far i like the 2 blade havnt shot the 3 but no reason to change huge entrance and exit hole.
I understand austin, but also consider this. You dont have to rebuild them after every shot. No oring to replace, nothing
Rages new blade collar type containment system will keep them closed when walking around or if they get bumped
I had a new chisel tip rage 3 blade prematurely deploy a blade upon shot and cause my arrow to tail off. The blades come out really easily on the 3 blade rages, but the 2 blade rages hold the blades in very well.
I just bought some dental rings for braces and put them at the top of the blades and they stay closed until impact. Still get the advantage of a great shooting and cutting broadhead while eliminating the concern with the blades opening too easily. Bill
"I had a new chisel tip rage 3 blade prematurely deploy a blade upon shot and cause my arrow to tail off. The blades come out really easily on the 3 blade rages, but the 2 blade rages hold the blades in very well." Just a question, how did you see the blade open? A. I have shot Rage 2-blade broadheads for years and never had this happen. B. I know its a possibility, but how would one be sure, as bows are cranking out arrows at 300 fps, and if you are watching the tip, then you are not focused on the animal you are shooting at. We all know Rage is a love/hate broadhead. I admit they are expensive, and can open if they snag something, but it is just weird that no one I know has ever had the blade open in flight. Sometimes it can be an easy excuse for a miss, or not seeing the twig 15 yards away. My .02 is that the two blade is better, and flies better out of my set up. Every broadhead does the trick if placed properly. One thing to consider is that the 2-blade has a wider cut, but actually does not increase blood trails. You are creating more of a gash, than a whole. This does not bother me, because the blood trails are still good, and the average distance ran is less than 50 yards.
I've use the 2 blade and I love them. I have never had a problem with the blades opening in the quiver. Than again I do not go walking around through brush so I don't have to worry about that. I guess if you do alot of stalking it can happen but the new collars will prevent that. That's what they were made for. So to answer your question I'd recommend the 2 blade. Huge entrance and huge Exsit. For anyone that has problems with blades opening and what not. When you get into your stand or blind before you knock an arrow inspect the broadhead. Pull the blades out and make sure they move freely. Pinch them back in and make sure the head is tight and screwed in good. Before Putting an arrow through a deer It's good to know your broadhead is functioning properly. Especially if you are walking/crawling/stalking through thick stuff. I've taken over a dozen deer with rages and never exsperianced a malfunction. Also use the head once and then throw it out. It's not a fixed blade and IMO it's only 100% on the first shot. If you do the math there about 15 bucks a pop. A deer is worth that to me
