sskybnd Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 i was reading an artical in the white tail news where chuck adams was using them, the question i have is they have a cut on impact tip, but being a blade instead of a metal point will the blade bend if you hit the shoulder instead of breaking though it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Check this thread out: http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68920 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybertech_hound819 Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 i took two deer this year with these heads and love them. Both hit the shoulder and passed threw. yes it bends the very tip a little but all i did was take a file and take the bur off it and i still have them both in my quiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 I shot 3 deer with them this year. First one was a small button. Second one I lost due to a washed out blood trail, 3rd one died within 100 yards. Here's what I posted in the previous thread Joe linked to. 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. As for the "cut on contact" tip, well, it's really not a blade IMHO, it's about as sharp as a butter knife, but in both shots on killed animals, it did not bend or break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ekudeerhunter Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 the tips are rather thick and i shot a large OH 8pt through the shoulder and it did nothing to the tip and barely messed up the blades......tore the deer up though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the one Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 I have hit 3 deer with the rage. Have found all three in less then 40 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I shot a buck this year at 15yds, heart and lung shot and he went down within view about 40yrds. That was the first time I had seen a buck go down with the bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_thacker Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 first i want to apologize for this being off topic but i am always on this website and i have to have this question answered because i saw it come up. in tominators reply he used "IMHO" and i have never figured out wut this means or stands for and was hoping someone could answer this for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tped Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Imagine that - Chuck Adams enorsing Rage broadheads. - I was walking past a seminar area at the Harrisburg, AP outdoor show in Feb and Chuck just happens to be giving a seminar and lo and behold he is endorsing light carbon arrows, speed and rage broadheads - this from the guy who always touted heavy arrows - kinetic energy and cut on contact fixed blades - total reversal of attitude - Can you say sponsor dollars speaking more than Chuck! I get tired of all these "experts" and do not put any value in what they say or write as it is money talking. I put more value in true experience shared on threads like these by diehard hunters like myself than all the "wisdom" from these phonies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 first i want to apologize for this being off topic but i am always on this website and i have to have this question answered because i saw it come up. in tominators reply he used "IMHO" and i have never figured out wut this means or stands for and was hoping someone could answer this for me "In My Honest Opinion" Shorthand I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Imagine that - Chuck Adams enorsing Rage broadheads. - I was walking past a seminar area at the Harrisburg, AP outdoor show in Feb and Chuck just happens to be giving a seminar and lo and behold he is endorsing light carbon arrows, speed and rage broadheads - this from the guy who always touted heavy arrows - kinetic energy and cut on contact fixed blades - total reversal of attitude - Can you say sponsor dollars speaking more than Chuck! I get tired of all these "experts" and do not put any value in what they say or write as it is money talking. I put more value in true experience shared on threads like these by diehard hunters like myself than all the "wisdom" from these phonies. You ever thought that maybe Chuck has seen the benefits of a faster arrow with a larger cutting diameter? Not just $$$ IMO, the Rage heads are all they say they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 first i want to apologize for this being off topic but i am always on this website and i have to have this question answered because i saw it come up. in tominators reply he used "IMHO" and i have never figured out wut this means or stands for and was hoping someone could answer this for me "In My Honest or Humble Opinion." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubie Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 ...I get tired of all these "experts" and do not put any value in what they say or write as it is money talking. I put more value in true experience shared on threads like these by diehard hunters like myself than all the "wisdom" from these phonies. Well, I've been a heavy arrow advocate for a long time now. This winter, I picked up some carbon arrows, and new broadheads, and dropped a bunch of weight. I'll find out if I'm sticking with it after I shoot my spring bear. As for deer, you can pretty much kill a white-tail by throwing rocks at it, so I think people sometimes over-think thier setups. I've seen 40lbs kid bows with arrows that look like toys pass through on deer when shot into the right spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rocket21 Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Rage I killed 3 deer this year with the 2 blade rage and It worked very well. All the deer shot died within 50 yards of the point of impact. I just got worried about the rubber o-ring that the blades lock into......it had lots of stress cracks and I never felt the blades "click" into place...they just kinda sat there snuggly I guess. But they did kill the deer quite well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 After seeing all the pictures and personal viewings of what the Rage broadheads can do. Also after reading and watching the Drury Team use them and see the damage and the distance the bucks go after the shot I have decided to give them a shot next season for sure. My quiver will not only be carrying my Strykers, but also the Rage 2 Blade Broadhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the one Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 I think u will love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 I just shot one last night into a broadhead target and now I'm overly convinced. The 2 blade opened up instantly and left a perfect 2 inch cut into the foam. The head also hit right on the 2 inch by 2 inch dot that I was aiming for. Just an all around awesome broadhead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 I shot my deer this year with a rage and love them,I also shot a heavy arrow works better then any other set up I have tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 i don't believe i can use them here in NY (because of the design and how they open up). i have heard great things about them, regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneB Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Love hearing good things about the rage makes me think im glad im gonna try them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nebo Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Stick With Rage, There Awsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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