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January 10, 2012
Rage Introduces New X-Treme Broadheads - 9
by Marc Alberto
Rage broadheads swept the archery industry with their rear deploying 2-blade mechanical broadhead and now they've done it again with the all new Rage X-Treme. The all new Rage X-Treme has a massive 2.3-inch cutting diameter. Rage claims that its new sweeping blade angle on the new X-Treme maintains kinetic energy longer and penetrates deeper than any other blade, and produces larger entry and exit wounds for even better blood trails. The new X-Treme has single-bevel blades that are designed to improve bone and tissue cutting performance. The new Rage X-Treme broadheads are distinguished by their yellow ferrule and were designed for use in bows with draw weights exceeding 60 pounds. The Rage X-Treme will be available this spring and a 3-pack will retail for $49.99. As a bowhunter who has used Rage broadheads in the past, I can tell you they put deer down fast! With the new improvements of the Rage X-Treme it looks like Rage has developed an even more durable and dependable broadhead. However, I know there are a handful of bowhunters out there who won't shoot Rage. What's your take? |
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Comments (9)
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Like Outsider I'm shooting Muzzy, $50 for 3 Rage heads is too pricey for me.
I will continue to use my Muzzy 3 blade 75 grains....They have never failed me. i am sure that a 2.3" cutting diamater would be wicked on a deer though...But 50$$ for 3 of them...I can nearly buy 12 muzzy for that price.
I've heard it many different ways. Some guys love the mechanicals others hate them. But you can't argue with a guy who killed a bear with a fixed blade broadhead and have it go through a shoulder blade, he makes a pretty good argument.
Unfortunately not legal in Minnestoa
"Expandable broadheads may be used to take big game if they meet
the requirements above and: 1) are at least ⅞ inch in width and no
more than 2 inches in width at or after impact; and 2) are of a barbless design and function in a barbless manner."
Would be interested in trying them but I guess I will be looking for a fixed blade to use this season.
The 2 blade rage is the best broadhead on the market for non-stalking situations (I agree that you may run into accidental opening in a stalking situation). The Rage drops them quick and compensates for marginal shots (I caught a deer high and back on a bad shot and the Rage opened up and cut the artery that runs below the spine. The deer bled out and was dead in 75 yards.) They are the best on the market today bar none.
I have used mechanical broadheads for years, and am partial to three blade configuration. Will the new Rage be available in three blade. The ad doesn't say.
Big cuts equal big kills as a rule so I might be willing to take a chance on this just to see, especially if the kinetic energy is sufficient to crack bone.
I have to agree with Ishi on this one. I have always used a fixed blade broadhead and I always will. Remember the next time you go to buy broadheads that the indians used a stone broadhead for hundreds of years with a bow weaker than modern bows.
I hunted with Rage heads for one full season or 6 deer and 2 turkey.
The biggest problem I noticed were the blades opening prematurely. Twice while stalking the heads caught a twig and opened by themselves. I stalk a lot. For that reason alone I stopped using them.
Accuracy was average to below average. The worn heads would open in flight forcing the arrow low right. Even if the heads did not open in flight the group was just average.
I like an arrow to go straight through the body for a predictable exit wound. My arrows did not perform well on quartering shots.
I do not believe mechanical heads should be used on turkey. Their skin it too soft.
Compared to other mechanical heads, Rage are the best on the market. Compared to a fixed blades they lack consistency and reliability.
Let us discuss the fallacy of the 2 inch cutting head. Or in this case a 2.3 inch cutting head.
A two blade head will create two wound channels through the width of the body. If you have two wound channels 14 inches long you have a total of 28 inches of damaged tissue. A 3-blade head down the same channel will damage 42 inches of tissue. 3x14.
The obvious question: But my wound is 2 inches wide compared to a 1 1/2 inch wide wound caused by a fixed blade? No No No. Your wound is the entire width of the deer. At least a foot long on a straight pass through.
Ask yourself why the Geneva Convention bans 3-blade bayonets. The 3 blade wound is irreparable compared to a 2 blade.
The popularity of Rage is more to do with a heavy marketing campaign than function. Much like Powerbelts are the best selling bullets for muzzleloaders but the worse performers.
Just my 2 cents. I am sponsored by no one.
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I hunted with Rage heads for one full season or 6 deer and 2 turkey.
The biggest problem I noticed were the blades opening prematurely. Twice while stalking the heads caught a twig and opened by themselves. I stalk a lot. For that reason alone I stopped using them.
Accuracy was average to below average. The worn heads would open in flight forcing the arrow low right. Even if the heads did not open in flight the group was just average.
I like an arrow to go straight through the body for a predictable exit wound. My arrows did not perform well on quartering shots.
I do not believe mechanical heads should be used on turkey. Their skin it too soft.
Compared to other mechanical heads, Rage are the best on the market. Compared to a fixed blades they lack consistency and reliability.
Let us discuss the fallacy of the 2 inch cutting head. Or in this case a 2.3 inch cutting head.
A two blade head will create two wound channels through the width of the body. If you have two wound channels 14 inches long you have a total of 28 inches of damaged tissue. A 3-blade head down the same channel will damage 42 inches of tissue. 3x14.
The obvious question: But my wound is 2 inches wide compared to a 1 1/2 inch wide wound caused by a fixed blade? No No No. Your wound is the entire width of the deer. At least a foot long on a straight pass through.
Ask yourself why the Geneva Convention bans 3-blade bayonets. The 3 blade wound is irreparable compared to a 2 blade.
The popularity of Rage is more to do with a heavy marketing campaign than function. Much like Powerbelts are the best selling bullets for muzzleloaders but the worse performers.
Just my 2 cents. I am sponsored by no one.
I have to agree with Ishi on this one. I have always used a fixed blade broadhead and I always will. Remember the next time you go to buy broadheads that the indians used a stone broadhead for hundreds of years with a bow weaker than modern bows.
I have used mechanical broadheads for years, and am partial to three blade configuration. Will the new Rage be available in three blade. The ad doesn't say.
Big cuts equal big kills as a rule so I might be willing to take a chance on this just to see, especially if the kinetic energy is sufficient to crack bone.
http://youtube.com/cornflake1559
The 2 blade rage is the best broadhead on the market for non-stalking situations (I agree that you may run into accidental opening in a stalking situation). The Rage drops them quick and compensates for marginal shots (I caught a deer high and back on a bad shot and the Rage opened up and cut the artery that runs below the spine. The deer bled out and was dead in 75 yards.) They are the best on the market today bar none.
Unfortunately not legal in Minnestoa
"Expandable broadheads may be used to take big game if they meet
the requirements above and: 1) are at least ⅞ inch in width and no
more than 2 inches in width at or after impact; and 2) are of a barbless design and function in a barbless manner."
Would be interested in trying them but I guess I will be looking for a fixed blade to use this season.
I've heard it many different ways. Some guys love the mechanicals others hate them. But you can't argue with a guy who killed a bear with a fixed blade broadhead and have it go through a shoulder blade, he makes a pretty good argument.
I will continue to use my Muzzy 3 blade 75 grains....They have never failed me. i am sure that a 2.3" cutting diamater would be wicked on a deer though...But 50$$ for 3 of them...I can nearly buy 12 muzzy for that price.
Like Outsider I'm shooting Muzzy, $50 for 3 Rage heads is too pricey for me.
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