hunter83 Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 I just bought some Rage 2 blades and have been hearing great things about them. I haven't had a chance to harvest a deer with them yet but I am wondering what everyone, other than endorsed pro staff on tv, think about them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 They...are...amazing! They cause so much devastation it's not even funny! These broadheads are incredible, particularly the Rage 2 blade. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodtrailer Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 (edited) I will never shoot a different broadhead, see my buck pic from this year to see the hole it left..every compound bow hunter should use these for a few different reasons. 1. they leave HUGE holes, faster easier tracking 2. even on an iffy shot, they do soo much damage you still will recover your deer 3. they penetrate like a fixed head, i got a full pass through on a shoulder hit Edited October 8, 2009 by Bloodtrailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAarcher Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Shot a deer with the 2 blade that was quartering away from me it litteraly did what the commercial says "opens game like a zipper" The enterance hole was so big I could stick my fist in it. Sorry I don't have the picture anymore but I absolutely love these broadheads they do some Major Damage to say the least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedhunternick Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 I just bought my first package of them yesterday, Sounds like I should like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter83 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 i will say this about them even though I haven't harvested anything yet, is that the practice heads really do shoot like field tips. I wouldn't be suprised if the shot a little better than field tips. I didn't have to change anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 I like 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90985&highlight=rage&page=2 there are some pictures on here.I took pictures inside and outside of both entrance and exit holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaBowhunter00 Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) I actually switched from G5 125gr Strykers to the Rage 2 blade broadhead. This past weekend I had the chance to take a doe at 30yrds. I thought I made a good shot but on impact, it sounded like a baseball bat hitting a tree (making me think I smacked the shoulder). I went down to check for blood and couldn't find any or my arrow. I know that it's probably do to poor shot placement, but what I did notice about the broadhead even in practice, is that they whistle awfully loud. I think because of this the deer turned more then anticipated and I smacked the shoulder. No don't get me wrong these heads fly amazing, and I havn't had many chances in the woods to officially test out the different types of heads. From what I've seen so far, I don't feel that these have the ability to penetrate bone that some might. What sucks is...I don't know, and that's never a good thing when your hunting. I'm going to stick with these for the next couple weeks, hopefully have better luck, but if the incident happens again, I'll probably be switching to either the Muzzy 3-blade (original) or the G5 Strykers. (Just a side note, the reason I switch the first time is because I went from 125gr to 100gr, and with all the hype about the Rage and watching the TV shows I figured it was a good choice) If anyone has some more informed information about those 3 types of heads, please let me know. I don't want to keep wounding deer and feeding the bears and coyotes. Equipment Info: Fred Bear Lights Out 27.5" draw 65# Carbon Express Terminator Lite Hunter 6075 (can't remember length) 4" duravane Rage 2 Blade 100gr Q.A.D Drop away True Glo 5-pin sight Edited October 9, 2009 by PaBowhunter00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Tom Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 they just plain open em up, I've only taken one doe with a rage 2 blade and it was a blood trail a blind man could follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slb9981 Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I've had good and bad luck with them. Shot a 4 pt at 15 yards quartering away. Ended up shooting about 2 inches too far back. Did not get a pass through had about 8 inches of the arrow sticking out. Found the deer and the exit hole had guts pulled out through it and the deer never really bled because of that. Second deer was a nice 8 pt shot him near perfect and it went all the way through and he bled great. In my opinion penetration is somewhat lacking compared to the muzzys but if you hit them right the results are amazing. I also love that they shoot just like my field points. Time will tell with me. I'm still not completely sold on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WvBowhunterKE Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I have not personally got to shoot them but over my leave my fiance's cousin dusted a big doe durning the early archery season in september. He caught the back corner of the shoulder and the broadhead shown no damage what so ever. I am a huge fan of the Montec g5's but after seeing the aftermath of the Rage broadhead I am nearly sold. I just cant wait to get back home next year and try them out for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slash Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) All shot with a RAGE 2 blade: Edited October 9, 2009 by Slash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I've heard 90% good about the Rage 2 blade. I shot a doe in late season last year at under 20 yards....and never found her. The shot looked good although it was at a high angle. I didn't have a pass through so I lost the blood trail after 100 yards. After all I'd read about this head, I fully expected her to drop in the first 50. I'll give the head another chance based on all the pictures I've seen, and hope for better luck next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I haven't tried their two bladed heads yet, since I'm shooting their three bladed ones!!! Awesome broadheads!!! Ditto to what everyone else has mentioned!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bghunter777 Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I have shot and taken deer with both the 2 and 3 blade version. I love these heads i think they are the new mechanical i dont see any reason to ever use the old style even though i swore by rocket for years but have evolved along with the technology. As with any broadhead on the market there are going to be stories of deer that are shot and not recovered. When people tell you they shot a deer perfect and had no penetration and lost the deer they are lying. That doesnt happen on deer sized game unless you are using a Very low poundage bow. More often the shot was not where they thought. Bottom line great heads huge entrance and exits. The buck i shot this year the arrow was sticking about 5 inches into the dirt on the back side id say thats enough penetration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobwhite Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I just shot a deer on Tuesday with the 2 blade rage and WOW the damage it did was great. I've used rockets and did good but the rage is all I can say is WOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 I've got clean pass throughs with the 2 blade rage heads. 1 was a HARD quartering away shot on a doe...I see no reason to ever switch to another head. Personally, if you hit the deer where your supposed to...it really doesn't matter what head you have on your arrow! A sharp blade behind the shoulder will kill a deer every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie65 Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 I have shot the 3 blade Rage's since they came out. I got the same ones for my boy to shoot . Great heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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