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Knockoff Chinese Rage Hypos Review

Discussion in 'Whitetail Deer Hunting' started by Jtmoney2002, Dec 23, 2015.

  1. elkguide

    elkguide Grizzled Veteran

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    Yes. Not any kind of trophy animals but we do have limited numbers of all of those species.
    (I hunt out of state a lot)
     
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    Great review, but I don't support knockoff's of any kind out of china..
     
  3. Jtmoney2002

    Jtmoney2002 Weekend Warrior

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    Thanks, I don't like the fact that they are from china. But it also got me thinking about how much profit is being made on us when we buy the real thing? When Such a similar product for 7times less of the price, I don't mind paying a little more for a American made product. But it just gives you something to think about. I also think that rage has outsourced some of there manufacturing to china and USA patent laws don't apply in china. Not that it makes it OK to take a design but a company that outsources realizes that it will most likely happen but is willing to do so for the sake of more profit.
     
  4. trial153

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    I can't see how it's possible that they can be an worse then the originals......
     
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    I bought some and have been pleased as well. They might be slightly less sharp but should still get the job done


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    On the other hand, the originating company has the additional cost of design, development, employment of US workers, payment of US taxes, etc.

    The Chinese copycat company merely gets to cherry-pick the market success-stories, make them in an inferior way (sometimes), hide behind the fact that infringement enforcement is lackluster in China, and steal market share.

    China does a fantastic job of copying products, and in many ways does it to the same quality, but if I can, I too choose to support the original developer/manufacturer.

    With that said, this isn't meant to reflect on your willingness to test them and share your results with the group. For that, I'm grateful.
     
  7. Sota

    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    I swear bow hunters can be the tightest ever when it comes to gear, buy quality use it properly, when it does it's job retire it.
     
  8. trial153

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    Or don't by one and done heads ...

    Get these
    solid-broadheads.com

    Or these

    Vantage Point Archery Home Page


    And then you can use a head until you loose it...
     
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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    Thanks for the suggestions Trial but I am going to stick with what I have used in the past that have worked for me.
     
  10. ybohunt

    ybohunt Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Nice review.Looks like they performed better than I would have guessed.
     
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    JT thanks for the review. I am glad you had a positive experience and shared it with us. Do you think the rage replacement blades would work in the knock offs.?
     
  12. Jtmoney2002

    Jtmoney2002 Weekend Warrior

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    I'm not sure,I know they will not work with the legacy Rages I have about 20 old used ones of those laying around to compare too.But I would like to compare the two ,Although I doubt they would fit with the blades retaining just right.
     
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    Thanks for the review !!!
     
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    Purchasing knock-off broadheads online is one of the reasons that there are local bow shops closing down across the country. I know you can save a lot of money buying fakes, but it's really hurting the U.S. economy. Please only buy legitimate products from your local shop, chain retailer or directly from the manufacturer.
     
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    Good review
     
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    I bought some just to play around, and wow. At $ 2.25 a piece they are quite impressive.
     
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    Good review
     

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