#1993063 - 07/13/10 07:07 PM
Re: Broad head question
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Yeah but again I did not see any O-rings on the Rage two blades. Are you saying there are?
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#1993074 - 07/13/10 07:16 PM
Re: Broad head question
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tickweed
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True, but the rubber o rings dont last long at all. Bone collector, the o rings we are talking about are on the ferrell, as you put the blades in the closed position the dull end is popped into place, and the edge of the o ring holds it closed. kinda hard to explain.
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#1993700 - 07/14/10 08:55 AM
Re: Broad head question
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MUZZY 100 grain 3 blade killed three deer last year with same arrow and broadhead just had to sharpen the blades a little
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#1993727 - 07/14/10 09:15 AM
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This thread alone should make the decision easy. If there is a 1% chance for something you already know could fail, why in the world would you purposely add that margin for error in the equation. For best results, accuracy and kinetic energy, penetration, your bow and arrows need to be tuned properly to achieve all these to the max. And if both are tuned, you can shoot most any good fixed blade head, that leaves no ? as to failure!! I dont know why people even consider using something with known possibilities for failure? I do know that mechanicals will cover up tuning problems with your bow and arrows, maybe thats why mechanicals exist?
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#1993770 - 07/14/10 09:58 AM
Re: Broad head question
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Wes Parrish
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I do know that mechanicals will cover up tuning problems with your bow and arrows, maybe thats why mechanicals exist?
My opinion, that is the main reason mechanicals became so popular. Most hunters would pick up some mechanicals and typically their bows will shoot at least a little tighter group with them than with the fixed blades they had been using.
Most hunters have not learned how to fine tune their bows, thus their arrows are not leaving the bow perfectly straight. This isn't noticed with field points. But with fixed-blade broadheads, those blades act somewhat like a "sail" on a sailboat, catching wind, throwing the arrow off if it's not leaving perfectly straight. This is much of the reason why most find their fixed-blade broadheads group in a different place than their field points.
This "wind" catching is greatly reduced with mechanicals, but the downside is you're not getting the full benefit of the poundage you're pulling, i.e. less penetration.
I'm not saying all mechanicals are bad, nor all fixed blades are good. Just saying there are advantages and disadvantages with each style, as well as each particular make.
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#1994461 - 07/14/10 07:19 PM
Re: Broad head question
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[quote=Winchester]This thread alone should make the decision easy. If there is a 1% chance for something you already know could fail, why in the world would you purposely add that margin for error in the equation. For best results, accuracy and kinetic energy, penetration, your bow and arrows need to be tuned properly to achieve all these to the max. And if both are tuned, you can shoot most any good fixed blade head, that leaves no ? as to failure!! I dont know why people even consider using something with known possibilities for failure? I do know that mechanicals will cover up tuning problems with your bow and arrows, maybe thats why mechanicals exist? [/quote
Guess you shoot without sights and off the shelf too?  how about a long bow to keep it simple?
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#1994492 - 07/14/10 07:39 PM
Re: Broad head question
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When someone makes one better than a Thunderhead 125 - I'll buy it. Until then, T'head 125's.
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#1994600 - 07/14/10 08:48 PM
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Thanks for the many many many responses. The almighty dollar has made the choice for me this season. I realized i need another pair of boots for next season and with all the other stuff i need I cannot afford to spend the money on the Rage heads, so i will stay with the 100 gr T Heads this season and go into next season knowing I have plenty of info if i think about switching again.
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#1994671 - 07/14/10 09:13 PM
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#1995222 - 07/15/10 10:45 AM
Re: Broad head question
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I shoot the rage 2 blade i love them they group as well as my field points they are a great all arround broad head yes they are a little pricy but are deffenently worth every penny. IMO
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