I would type rage in the search box. People have fought and died for years on this site over your topic.
2 blade BABY!!! or you can use "**********" lol EDIT: the "_____" was supposed to be Schwack-ers... Must be a curse word haha
This is one from this year. The other two I have shot with them are just as big. None have ran over 60yd. 2 dropped in sight. A well placed shot is worth more than any single broad head though. All were broadside or very slightly quartering. I don't recommend hard quartering shots with any mechanical heads.
I switched to Spitfire last season...the people I hunt with and I have had too many problems with them. Spitfires have done one heck of a job the last two years for me!
I've never used the 3 blade, but reviews on those are terrible for the most part. 2 blade models, especially the hypodermics, are about 60/40 hate/love, respectively. I have used the 100gr 2 blade Hypo, and this year did successfully take a buck with one with a pretty bad shot, so the following is a real world first person account here: They fly great, are razor sharp out of the box, cut a nice hole - but I won't be buying more. Why? I hit my buck at 20 yards quartering away, tucked it in just in front of the rear ham, and buried the arrow almost to the fletching. The head penetrated just (and I mean just barely) into the membrane between the ribs on the opposite side. All told, I got appx. 24" of penetration. Normally, I'd be plenty happy with that. However, I didn't hit any bone at all and 24" is all I got. All that, no bone at all- and my blade still snapped: The pic of the head against the cardboard is mine, the second is a stock pic from a quick internet search. check around, and you will see that this failure happens a lot...almost routinely. While it doesn't completely neuter the head's cutting ability, you can see it's a fairly significant difference. That, and if no bone at all causes the blades to break, I'd hate to see what happens to one that hits a shoulder. Likely end up breaking both blades and basically driving a field tip into the boiler room. I think I'll be going back to NAP (likely killzones) for deer next year...save the Rage for turkeys.
Thanks man. It was a lucky shot. I did spine one this year. I set my pin exactly where it should have hit. I did not clear a lane from the side she came in on and it was a shot through a hole the size of a basketball. It looked clear enough but, of course there was the branch I didn't see. Lesson learned, if I didn't clear the lane, don't shoot through it. Here is a pic of the Chisel 2 blade that went through her spine. It had to be pulled out with a pair of pliers if that means anything to you. For hitting spine, I personally think it looks good.
I have used the rage head last 5 yrs and have shot 8 deer with all falling in sight.Some shots quartering ,some broadside and never had any problems with this head. .Now im sure something will happen at some point[if you hunt long enough something always happens] but intil then i'll never use anything else.Just keep buying the re-placeable blades .Also have shot 2 turkeys and 3 ground hogs.
I started using Rage because they were all the "rage". I used the two blade and got some three blades for turkey. I found the heads flew well but were VERY flimsy. I was having to bend blades on a regular basis to their rough original shape and a lot of times they would not open properly then. I resorted to using "used" heads for squirrel hunting but quickly broke blades or had them bend so badly they could not be fixed. Replacing blades was also a pain as small screws were easily stripped. A complaint to the company was quickly dealt with as they replaced the pack (which is good) but I still have not used them. I switched to swacker and never looked back... much more durable with the same cutting size and flying capability of the rage. I have now gotten away from mechanicals. I watch videos and see WAY too many injured deer, lost deer, or simply poor penetration shots. True shot location is the key for sure, but my fixed blades always go through. Try slick trick... they fly like a field tip, are sharper than any of the mechs. I have used, have very easy blade replacement, they are durable and they put a bih hole in the animal. No worry about blade deployment wither. T If you want a brand new, unopened pack of 2 blades 100 gr. I have some for sale!! Name your price, because I wont use them. I also have about 10 practice tips available both, two and three blades.
I got sick of the drama and just went to the NAP Hellrazor fixed blades. I can't imagine ever caring or needing anything else. I've come to the conclusion that the K.I.S.S. rule goes double for broadheads.
I had 2 issues both pertaining to using the replacement blades. I shot my first deer ever with a Rage 3 blade in 2008 and it did a great job. Deer went 75 yards and piled up. The issue was the set screw stripped when replacing the blades. Head was no good at that point. With the $$$ you spend on the heads and replacement blades I said forget it and went to a fixed blade bh. Well a couple years later I decided to give the 2 blade Rage a try and it worked well on the kill to. The problem with this head was changing the blades to. After changing the blades they are making a noise. Not sure why. I am going to try and tighten the set screw up but I don't want to strip it. Not really willing to shoot it at a deer with the noise its making. My Slick Tricks are shooting pretty good to so as far as accuracy both are right on the money just not sure about what to do about the replacement blades. Buy only new heads is one thing. I can buy ST replacement blades and not have the issues though. Anyway that's my 2 cents.
maybe I should'' knock on wood ''because I've not had any problems with this head.I have only bought new heads 1 time and every year I just buy re-placeable blade pack.I use the same set screw and pin instead of using any of new ones.And on changing the blades,mine has a pin not screw in to hold blades.Not sure if the design has changed since I bought these about 5 yrs ago
guess i am just lucky too, i have had not one issue with the two bladed out of my drenalin, at 60lbs, or the three bladed out of my wifes crossbow... in total we have taken 15 deer or so and one turkey... i could care less about changen the blades, i use them once and throw them away, sorry that, everyone seems to have issue with these broadheads again i must be in the one percent that does not.... russ
I am curious... Is it because of the head or because of people believing the hype that a better, bigger head will expand your kill zone and make up for stupid shots that shouldn't have been taken?"
I think it is probably both. Many take bad shots hoping the larger cut will suffice, they take too much risk. Bad or good, many shots fail to pass through due to excessive blade surface and insufficient KE. Notice the low KE versions of heads now available that have a 1.5 or 1.75 inch cut compared to the 2 or more inch cut... designed for lower KE which do not have the power to propel a huge blade through flesh let alone bone. Shooting greater distances because of "broadhead security" may also be an issue since a greater distance effectively reduces speed and KE. Shoot short, shoot higher poundage, heavier arrows (therefore slower) or change heads. Why chance it? There are fixed blades that fly just as well and cut better? Look at just about every shot on the BHOD videos... the VAST majority are not a pass through making for more challenging tracking requiring dogs etc. This is particularly the case since many have switched to the NAP killzones.... earlier shows with FBH's had no pass through issues at all. T
I bought a pack of the Hypodermics this year. Haven't used them though...don't think I will either. They look good, but the blades just seem way to flimsy for me. All I use is Muzzy Mx3's and Swhackers. The 5 I have killed this year has all been with my Swhackers....I love those heads. One was quartering way pretty good...but wasn't a problem. Like the pics in this thread...I have seen the blades break way too easy for me. My Swhackers are 2" cut and I don't have any issue with pass throughs.
I shot 8 deer with the original 2 blade and never had an issue although all were absolutly perfect shots. I have since switched to a fixed slick trick and have seen some amazing things the last buck I shot I broke ribs going in and coming out and buried the broadhead past the collar in a maple tree I was shocked when I saw it it appeared like the arrow never even slowed down I doubt I'd ever switch back now Dan