#1988530 - 07/10/10 03:06 PM
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Bone Collector
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I have a question about two specific broad heads. I know there is an archery forum, but I know more people look at this one and i want deer hunter's opinions from experiences in the field.
Would you recommend the Rage 2 blade, Swacker, or the Trophy Ridge Rocket 2 blade? Is any one better than the next and why?
Basically just want answers to those questions and likes and dislikes about them. I know they leave big wound channels, so I guess any other info will help.
thanks in advance
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#1988539 - 07/10/10 03:16 PM
Re: Broad head question
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birddog
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well you're going to get a lot of opinions on this. Personaly the Rage is the best all around broadhead i have ever shot. they fly great like most expandables do but the way they open from behind unlike all other expandables makes the entry hole nothing less than impressive. Basicall they will all get the job done if you put it where it is suppose to go. I recommend you shoot the broadhead you can group the best.
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#1988555 - 07/10/10 03:37 PM
Re: Broad head question
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Wes Parrish
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I recommend you shoot the broadhead you can group the best.
And if that's a fixed blade one, all the better. 
I'm sure we'll still be having differing opinions over fixed vs. mechanical, and x vs. y years from now, but main thing IMO is to shoot whatever has the best overall balance of accuracy, killing ability, and reliability for you. Might also add "affordability" to that equation.
I've yet to see any mechanicals that didn't increase your risk of malfunction over a fixed blade. Not downplaying some of the benefits some can get from mechanicals, but with them does come increased risks that didn't exist with fixed blades.
Despite all the "rage" about certain mechanicals, you will find a surprising number of hunters who have seen a single bad experience negate most those benefits.
Here's over 190 customer reviews on the popular Rage 2-blade head. Note that many love them, and many hate them.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/reviews.jsp?productid=417471
Customer feedback on the Swacker:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/reviews.jsp?productid=419062
I'm neither recommending nor trashing any of these,
just pointing out what others have to say.
Seems the fixed blades get more consistent favorable ratings,
such as these regarding the "Slick Tricks" fixed:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/reviews.jsp?productid=418144
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#1988559 - 07/10/10 03:46 PM
Re: Broad head question
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RAFI
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I like the rocket 3 blade heads.Have shot a lot of deer with them and they are pretty good heads.never tried the 2 blade rockets.I tried rage last year and hated them.The blades and tip bent way to much compared to all other broadheads I have tried.way over priced IMO.
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#1988701 - 07/10/10 06:47 PM
Re: Broad head question
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I seem to change every year,I think where you hit is most important nowadays
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#1988795 - 07/10/10 08:18 PM
Re: Broad head question
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Bone Collector
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I recommend you shoot the broadhead you can group the best. And if that's a fixed blade one, all the better. I'm sure we'll still be having differing opinions over fixed vs. mechanical, and x vs. y years from now, but main thing IMO is to shoot whatever has the best overall balance of accuracy, killing ability, and reliability for you. Might also add "affordability" to that equation. I've yet to see any mechanicals that didn't increase your risk of malfunction over a fixed blade. Not downplaying some of the benefits some can get from mechanicals, but with them does come increased risks that didn't exist with fixed blades. Despite all the "rage" about certain mechanicals, you will find a surprising number of hunters who have seen a single bad experience negate most those benefits. Here's over 190 customer reviews on the popular Rage 2-blade head. Note that many love them, and many hate them. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/reviews.jsp?productid=417471Customer feedback on the Swacker: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/reviews.jsp?productid=419062I'm neither recommending nor trashing any of these, just pointing out what others have to say. Seems the fixed blades get more consistent favorable ratings, such as these regarding the "Slick Tricks" fixed: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/reviews.jsp?productid=418144
Thanks for the reviews. I would say about 75% liked the rage and it said 73% of the peole would recommend them, but i noticed a trend with poor penetration.
There were not enough reviews for the swacker.
I checked out some other reviews and was surprised to see that the thunder heads i have always shot got an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5. Maybe i should just stay with what i've always shot. they have never failed me unless i made a bad shot.
Why is it though that G5's, Muzzy, slick tricks, and others are so much more expensive than the thunder heads?
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#1988813 - 07/10/10 08:27 PM
Re: Broad head question
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Double-D-Team
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This is a common question you hear a lot. But a very good question...
IMO...you can use what ever you like and have the confidant's in. To me no matter what you use SHOT PLACEMENT and BEING ABLE TO MAKE THE SHOT is more important than broad heads. I have tried them all and to be honest I still go back to Muzzy 100 grain 3 bladed. Know what your max is and stay within it. Good luck...
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#1988831 - 07/10/10 08:38 PM
Re: Broad head question
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Wes Parrish
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I have tried them all and to be honest I still go back to Muzzy 100 grain 3 bladed.
Hard to go wrong with that.
I've used the 100 gr 3-blade Muzzy for years.
You don't ever have to worry about malfunction or poor penetration.
However, I've more recently been using some very similar heads that have a little better tip --- otherwise, they're almost identical to the Muzzys. Can't think of their name at the moment, but they're essentially Muzzys with a better point.
The only mechanical that I've had enough faith in to actually use hunting has been the Spitfire, the version with the cut-on-impact blade point. The Spitfires seem to be pretty tough and extremely reliable, but no where near as durable nor as good a lasting value as the Muzzys.
I couldn't find the exact version of Spitfire at Cabela's online,
but these are essentially them. They've been around a long time. Check their feedback ratings.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa...true&hasJS=true
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#1989107 - 07/11/10 01:12 AM
Re: Broad head question
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khawk
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Muzzy 100gr 3 blade. Killed my first deer with them and unless they stop making them, they will be the only broadhead I use.
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#1989162 - 07/11/10 06:57 AM
Re: Broad head question
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Great question, and some good answers.
I guess it depends on a few things.
Is money an object? Do you get the opportunity to hunt a whole bunch and plan on killing MULTIPLE deer?
Do you mind spending 12 or so dollars per shot (unless you replace blades) on hits and misses?
If not, then w/o doubt...shoot the WIDEST, SHARPEST, MOST ACCURATE broadhead you can afford. Probably a Rage.
I think they are GREAT heads! But WAY too expensive for me in an average season. (5 shots will cost you about 60.00...10 shots about 120.00...unless you replace blades and don't hit rocks, which I often do)
Whatever you do, make sure they are SHARP!!!
I have used/seen them ALL on multiple kills for multiple years and am WELL pleased with my Magnus Stinger 4 blade heads.
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