Ohiobucks Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Here is what the Rage 2 blade did on the button buck I shot on Jan 31. This is the entrance, the exit got a bit exaggerated when I was skinning, so no pics of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Very nice. I've been thinking about picking up a pack of the 2 blade and after seeing what success you and Chris have had, I'm convinced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Joe...... You won't regret it. They are great broadheads that fly wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 That is a 4" hole. Were the blades strong enough to bust ribs when it entered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 It's a 2" broadhead, I think the actual cut you see is closer to 3". Complete pass through, minimal damage to the blades. They will need resharpened or replaced, but are in very good shape. Overall, the Rage is one of the best broadheads I've ever used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Wow. that is amazing. I shoot fixed blade Muzzy's but the pics I'm seeing on here are making me rethink... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonehuntr Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 I shot 10 deer and an antelope with my rage 2 blades . Just like the pics posted above they were devastating. The word graphic is putting it nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 That is a 4" hole. Were the blades strong enough to bust ribs when it entered? Joe, The first deer I shot with a Rage head this year was a fawn, but the head went through 1 rib and completely broke the off leg bone. Snapped it in two. The blades were dented a bit, but if you wanted to spend enough time sharpening them, they could have been used again. The pic below is the Rage head I used last week to shoot that doe. You can see that the one blade is dented up a bit, but not too bad of shape. The other blade broke obviously. This arrow did not pass through, but did exit the other side. This blade broke at least 2 or 3 ribs on a very mature doe. The first deer I shot with a Rage went a grand total of about 20 yards, the second one went about 150 yards. Both deer died within seconds of the shot. I did shoot another doe with the Rage that we did not find. I won't blame the head on that one though. For the most part, the rain washed away the blood trail. Pretty impressed with the Rage. I'll continue to keep using them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Man those things are sweeeet!!! I'm so ticked...I went to a hutnin expo today and one vendor had em for $31 a pack, I was gunna go back before I left to get a pack and forgot! :mad: Now I gotta spend $40 for get a pack, plan on carrying 2 of these and 2 of the G5 Tekan II's in my quiver this spring for turkeys and in the fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwood_HD Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 i have heard a lot of good things about rage, i almost switched from the montecs to rage this year after shooting 2 deer with montecs and not having a blood trail on either, i might make the switch next year i'm just sort of leary with the thin blades breaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Man those things are sweeeet!!! I'm so ticked...I went to a hutnin expo today and one vendor had em for $31 a pack, I was gunna go back before I left to get a pack and forgot! :mad: Now I gotta spend $40 for get a pack, plan on carrying 2 of these and 2 of the G5 Tekan II's in my quiver this spring for turkeys and in the fall. Two words for you Lee - E Bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 i might make the switch next year i'm just sort of leary with the thin blades breaking Devin, I don't know what broke that blade you see. I'm not totally convinced that it broke on impact. Tom and I kind of guessed that it may have been due to hitting a tree after the shot seeing as it did not pass through. I can tell you one thing, that Rage that broke the leg bone in half on the first deer I shot looked fine, just a little dulled up. It's as durable as any other blade out there IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny garyyamamoto Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 i shot a heavy set buck at 14 yards put a nice hole in it between the ribs and went out the other side but literally cut the lungs in half he went about 125 yards i didnt cut it my self because i didnt have time but they did there job i think you can buy replavement blads for the nose and the blades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Two words for you Lee - E Bay. Got a bid in now Tom . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwood_HD Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 i read the reviews on these on cabelas last night and quite a few people had problems with the blades opening in their quiver and some opening in flight, also some said they had the arrows deflect on quarting away shots.. anyone had trouble with this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 i read the reviews on these on cabelas last night and quite a few people had problems with the blades opening in their quiver and some opening in flight, also some said they had the arrows deflect on quarting away shots.. anyone had trouble with this?? Nope. You do have to make sure the O-rings are in good shape, and also press the blades against the O-ring when you take it out of the quiver, but other than that, great head IMHO. Guys that are having trouble with the blades not opening might be talking about the 3 blade model Devin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LIVEWIRE Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I can offer some advice here. cut your foam in your quiver down so when you get the arrow out it doesn't hit the blades. also when returning the arrow if you "sink" the head in it will be already opened when you go to get it again. I cut a place for two rages to fit ,and only the very top cutting blade goes into the foam. missed on a shot and went for another shot and thats when I saw I had a problem with the heads and the quiver. but I always make sure their locked when putting on the bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosse Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 The way i look at opening in the quiver is... who cares. Thats just from pushing them to forcefully into the quiver. As far as deflection, i shot two deer at quartering away angles, one with an extreme quartering away and i didnt put it as far back as a should so it started behind the shoulder and lightly angled in finishing at the front of the chest i ended up with probably the worlds biggest entry wound and had it not been for that probably wouldnt have found her. The Blood was unreal and i was able to walk up on her and put a follow up shot to kill her. The shot i took was probably more quarter than someone should ever take and if i didnt deflect off the back side of that shoulder and still penetrated then i dont see it happening. I wouldnt know if mine did open in flight nor do i see how anybody would but i finished that doe at 20 yards with a bent rage that wouldnt close and it still shot straight haha. I will tell you that the rage two blade is on heck of a head and has converted me from a die hard fixed blade hunter. I would recommend them to anyone. I killed five with mine and the results are beyond impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I used these this year and I love them,I made a poor shot hitting the deer in the spine it made the biggest hole I have ever seen.The broadhead came out with no damage at all.I will be useing them from now on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Just bought 5 packs on AT for $140 shipped.......not a bad deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thehairlessone! Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 they sure do a lot of damage! rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cheezbuck7 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Ive always used a mechanical head...Swore by Spitfires until my brother totally shredded a couple doe with the 2 blade rages so I decided to switch.I hit a 150 inch ten quartering away at 33 yards(shooting mathews outback,30"draw @ 61#)a little high and little back.I gave the buck 4 hours before getting on him to only find my arrow 50 yards from where i hit the buck with a total of 6 inches of penetration laying on the ground.I almost cried on the spot.From that day on I'm sworn to fixed blades.Ive heard and seen the great results from Rages but it only takes one bad experience to ruin one great thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gander215 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 I have had them open in the quiver due to bumping the nock or just pushing them in too far. They are very easy to reset. I put a small cork plug in the quiver so the nose blade would not go down as far. As far as having them open in mid flight this might be due to reusing the rubber o-ring too much. The o-ring does break down after a lot of target shots. Fresh o-rings all around prior to hunting. FYI in their first run on the shelves about two years ago these problems were found. The blades were pulled and tweeked, thus fixing the problems. These are awsome broadheads that I recommend to all of my customers looking for an great mechanical. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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