grim reaper or rage broadheads?

[steeliehunter]

Ive been shooting the grim reaper broadhead for a couple of years now and impressed by the proformance of the broadhead. But this year i was thinking about trying some different broadheads out ive heard good thing about the rage broadheads but never heard anything good about hunting with them. Do they really open faster than the grim reapers? Do they really have more penitration then the grim reaper? From my use of the grim reapers they open on impact just like the rage do. So are the rage really that much better?

[sbooy42]

IMO
stick with reapers

[radiohead]

Sounds like the reapers have served you well...why change for the sake of change?

Ive been shooting the grim reaper broadhead for a couple of years now and impressed by the proformance of the broadhead. But this year i was thinking about trying some different broadheads out ive heard good thing about the rage broadheads but never heard anything good about hunting with them. Do they really open faster than the grim reapers? Do they really have more penitration then the grim reaper? From my use of the grim reapers they open on impact just like the rage do. So are the rage really that much better?

[Sabre03]

Stick with the reapers. If you must change, you may also wanna consider slick tricks unless you don't want to shoot a fixed blade

[kingfishcam]

I am going to give Reapers a chance this year also.

[steeliehunter]

The reapers work great they do just what they say they do you can watch'em drop if you get a good shot the two i shot last both drop withing sight of my stand(30-40 yards). Farhtest they ran was about 60 yards in a circle and drop ten yards from where he was shot and the other went 30 yards and stopped and fell over. I just figured new equipment this year maybe i would try some different broadheads as well.

[sbooy42]

I am going to give Reapers a chance this year also.
Me too..
I bet you'll like em better than those ABC things

[Slice]

I have some GR Hades that I am going to put to the test this year. Stick with what works.

[MuskyDan]

I would like to try the rage but their not offered in an 85 grain. I will stick with the 85 GR's. Nothing but blood with those babies!!

[Kelly Johnson]

IMO
stick with reapers
I concur.

[steeliehunter]

I would like to try the rage but their not offered in an 85 grain. I will stick with the 85 GR's. Nothing but blood with those babies!!


i agree sometime it looks like somebody walk through the woods with a pale full of blood and dumped on the ground and trees.

[kingfishcam]

Me too..
I bet you'll like em better than those ABC things

I hope so. :D

[HunterHawk]

one of my dads buddies shot a turkey with the grim reaper and 2 of the blades broke off:yikes: that was a turkey!!!... i wouldnt try them on deer... but if it works for you i guess go with it....

try spitfires and you will never look back... or rage have been quiet the rage this last couple years :lol:

if you are thinking about changing... maybe its time for a change...

good luck.... i doubt ill ever change from spitfires.. they are wicked... no joke... im taking pics of holes and blood trails this year to get people on the train!

[Pn'Ymoose]

You should look at rocky mountain gators sold by bass pro shops I'v had great luck with them.

[williewater99]

:coolgleam I decided to switch to mechanicals about 3 years ago, and on the advise of a friend, I tried the 100 grain NAP Shockwaves. All I can say is WOW! Every deer I've shot has had an awesome blood-trail, and not run more than fifty yards. They work for me. :fish:

[Chivo]

The last three deer I have taken with my bow have been with Rage 2 blades. I really like them, but l would stick with what works for you.

[Overdraw]

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Why would you use anything else?

[SPITFIRE]

one of my dads buddies shot a turkey with the grim reaper and 2 of the blades broke off:yikes: that was a turkey!!!... i wouldnt try them on deer... but if it works for you i guess go with it....

try spitfires and you will never look back... or rage have been quiet the rage this last couple years :lol:

if you are thinking about changing... maybe its time for a change...

good luck.... i doubt ill ever change from spitfires.. they are wicked... no joke... im taking pics of holes and blood trails this year to get people on the train!
I have some pics that I will have to post and yes spits are the bomb, but then again most heads in the boiler room will put meat in your freezer.
I did buy a pack of rage this year to try but spits will always be my bread and butter.

[ambushunter]

I shoot mecanicals and fix blades i have shot probably 11 deer with reapers, have gotten more pass thru's then not with them. The 2 blade rage open good but the blades break easy like on a rib when entering the animal stick with the reapers

[doggk9]

A friend of mine shot a buck last year with Rage 2 blades and the exit wound was over 5 inches long, just ripped him wide open. That convinced me to switch from fixed blades. I have also heard good things about spitfire, if they work for you why switch? If you become disappointed with another head for some reason, then I recommend giving the Rage a try.

[sullyxlh]

Do they really open faster than the grim reapers?Can you guarantee they will even open or do what there supposed to do???
If so please explain how you know..

Stick with a fixed head,less to go wrong
It doesn't matter how many animals were killed by them,
the more moving parts the more that can go wrong and if used long enough, it's inevitable it will fail at some point,
Most Guides don't allow them and some States don't allow them either.

[FishKilla419]

I shoot mecanicals and fix blades i have shot probably 11 deer with reapers, have gotten more pass thru's then not with them. The 2 blade rage open good but the blades break easy like on a rib when entering the animal stick with the reapers
I shot a buck last year with a rage 3 blade. Broke 2 ribs going in 2 ribs going out. Blades were fine. Have any of you guys saw first hand rage blades breaking on ribs? Just curious not trying to start a huge debate.

[bucksnbows]

I used the reapers expandables that they made back in 2002 shot and killed 2 deer with them both deer were hit good and fell within sight but I did not like the penatration and I was shooting a 70# bow with xx78 super slams with 100gr broad head and the bow was shooting 260 fps So I went back to using 100gr 3blade Muzzy's love the way they fly, pass thu every time, lots of blood, but not very sharp IMO out of the box so i sharpen them before hunting with them. My father in law bought the rage expandables last year he paid $35 for 3 and never even used them. They do advertise the hell out of them though and all the tv hunters are using them. Personally if it aint broke don't fix it.

[jaedymack]

On a recommendation from the guys at Team Shock, I shot the Reapers two years ago and I was not impressed. I shot two bucks two years ago with my new Mathews Switchback. Both bucks were passthru's. Neither buck that year left a drop of blood to track. Though they both ran about 60-70 yards and I found them I was not happy. Shot placement was very good but no blood. I used Rocky Mntn Assains last year and only took one buck. It was great placement and a great blood trail. My other buddies have shot the Gators and never had a problem. I'm thinking of switching to gators myself.

[Mich. Buck Wacker]

one of my dads buddies shot a turkey with the grim reaper and 2 of the blades broke off:yikes: that was a turkey!!!... i wouldnt try them on deer... but if it works for you i guess go with it....

try spitfires and you will never look back... or rage have been quiet the rage this last couple years :lol:

if you are thinking about changing... maybe its time for a change...

good luck.... i doubt ill ever change from spitfires.. they are wicked... no joke... im taking pics of holes and blood trails this year to get people on the train!

I'm with Hawk, I love Spitfires. They make very large wound channels and leave unbelievable blood trails! I have not lost 1 deer shot with a spitfire in the last 8 years.:D Give em a try, maybe you'll like them.

[Mich. Buck Wacker]

Here are a couple of exit wounds from 06 using spitfires. The first one is a doe and the second a buck.
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/500/medium/PA180389.JPG (http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/500/PA180389.JPG)

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/500/medium/PA240395.JPG (http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/500/PA240395.JPG)

[Bluesuten]

I have to chime in for steelhead 125 3 blades. I have shot these for the past 8 years with excellent results. They fly like fieldpoints and punch nice holes in deer and elk. I tried the rage 2 blades last year but I had trouble with the blades not staying in place. They kept falling open. I just went back to the steelheads, they are badass.

[cj.]

I was in the store today... holding grim reapers in one hand, and 1.5" 3 blade rages in the other hand. After reading this post, im worried I made the wrong choice. lol, seems like alot of people have good things to say about the reapers.

[NCTrapper]

Heres the entrance hole from a rage 2 blade.Shot Muzzys for years til I tried the Rages!!!
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/Savage7mm/100_0824.jpg
and another
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/Savage7mm/100_0862.jpg

[Mathews_Archer84]

i have been shooting muzzy 3 blade 100gr broadheads for a few years,and they worked well,im trying the rage 2 blade 100gr broadheads out this year,ive been reading other forums and and reviews about them and from what i hear thats the ticket, i'll let you know after the season!

[Jet08]

Can you guarantee they will even open or do what there supposed to do???
If so please explain how you know..

Stick with a fixed head,less to go wrong
It doesn't matter how many animals were killed by them,
the more moving parts the more that can go wrong and if used long enough, it's inevitable it will fail at some point,
Most Guides don't allow them and some States don't allow them either.
I have always felt the same way until a real close freind asked me this question. "Do you walk instead of buying a car because there is many opertunities for a car to break? I beleive most people still buy the car."

The rage broadheads are amazing. After getting over the whole parts moving fear that I had, I heard rumors of them not being strong enough. No problem blowing through a quartering away shoulder last season. Entrance and exit wounds are amazing. Go rage!

[hntr4life]

i just bought a pack and they're DULL???? anyone else experience this??

[fishjunky]

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/500/thumbs/100_0416.jpg (http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=66916&ppuser=12963)

Rage 3 at 30yrds entrance hole.

[chris_deerhunter]

have the rage and i love them, they give awesome entrance holes and really put the deer down..go rage:)

[Pour Decisions]

I shoot 2 blade Rages as well, never had any issues with them and they open a huge gash, everytime.

[Captain]

Both with Rage 3 blades, awesome heads.....going to try the 2 blade this year and hopefully see what they can do :D

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/521/medium/11-4-2007-04.jpg


http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/522/medium/10-23-2007-22.jpg

The shot on the doe was a little low and forward, still cut all the tendons in her leg and then right into the pumphouse..

[chris_deerhunter]

nice deer, great proof that the rage broadheads get the job done:)

[bownutty]

I have been using Rockey Mnt Snypers 2 blades for years with great results. As you know they are the same slip design as the Rage heads, but with rubber bands. I tried the three blade Rage last year and shot a doe. She went about 70 yards and died in mid stride. Super blood trail and awsome entry and exit holes. I will be using the three blades again this year.

Just my experience with the design and I would not be afraid of trying them if you have not.

[StumpJumper]

I think it's a toss up, Grims vs Rage.

They are both very proven.

Personally I will continue using Grim Reapers. Shot 2 bucks last year, both dropped dead within 40 yds. Massive wounds and a blood trails more vivid than the yellow brick road. :D

[Jet08]

As said time after time, if you put a good shot on deer any broadhead will work.
Make a good shot and have no worries!

GO RAGE!:yikes:

[D-BEAVER]

I'm a big believer in the Trophy Ridge Undertaker, but if I were to pick just between the Reapers and Rages, I'd take the Reapers as I've taken down a couple of animals with them and know they do a good job.

[wartfroggy]

I have always felt the same way until a real close freind asked me this question. "Do you walk instead of buying a car because there is many opertunities for a car to break? I beleive most people still buy the car."

The rage broadheads are amazing. After getting over the whole parts moving fear that I had, I heard rumors of them not being strong enough. No problem blowing through a quartering away shoulder last season. Entrance and exit wounds are amazing. Go rage!

I just bought some rage broadheads, and I like everything about them except the blades are some of the dullest blades I have ever had on a broadhead. I guess we'll see how they work out soon, hopefully tomorrow! I used to use the Rocky Mountain "Revolution" which had a similar blade deployment, cut on impact, slide action vs the over the top action of most mechanicals. I had no issues w/ the Rocky's, but a few friends shot and loved the Rage so I am going to give them a dry. Anyone else notice dull blades on the Rage 2-blade?

[marco]

Just opened the pack of Rage last night and I thought the same thing about not being very sharp. We'll see what happens when I put it through a deer.

[Ack]

Hmmm, that's strange...I just shot a Rage through a doe a week ago and it's probably still sharp enough to go back in my quiver.