#2106497 - 10/11/10 08:32 AM
Grim Reapers VS Rage
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JoeDeer
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I know there are a ton of rage users on here...myself included but it seems like there have been a lot of cases where the broadheads are not working as they should...
are there any Grim reaper users in here? your thoughts on them?
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#2106651 - 10/11/10 10:07 AM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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Carnage
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Killed a doe with them last year...they work! Right on with my field points for accuracy.
Not using them this year after the debate over what was legal. Switched to the NAP Hellrazor fixed blade, which fly very well also. Hopefully, I'll see a deer soon and tell you how they work.
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#2106787 - 10/11/10 11:20 AM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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bparchtech
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I have used the grim reapers and will continue! I really believe they are one of the best broadheads out there. they fly just like field points, and open everytime. i have had complete pass through out the front shoulder bone. Even shot a few turkey and they opened on those as well. Most deer are found with in 60yrds.
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#2106839 - 10/11/10 12:04 PM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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Good time Charlie
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I bet they are illegal,don't want to start anything but the 3 blade fall into the same category as the RAGE.
They must be at least 90 degrees or they are considered barbed.
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#2106867 - 10/11/10 12:32 PM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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Twitch
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I shoot the Original Grim Reapers and never had any problems.
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#2106872 - 10/11/10 12:39 PM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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JoeDeer
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what do you mean illegal
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#2106934 - 10/11/10 01:24 PM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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SHAGEE
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Im sorry but its hard to beat a 4 blade 100 grain fixed muzzy.
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#2106950 - 10/11/10 01:36 PM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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Carnage
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There are several posts about what's legal for broadhead's on the forum this year. There's one in the TWRA section where someone asked about the legailty of the Rage 3-blade. The TWRA officer looked at it and stated in his opinion it was a barbed head and therefore illegal.
Lots of forum arguments later, I decided instead of having any questions about legality, I'd just switch to a fixed blade.
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#2106973 - 10/11/10 01:50 PM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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Secret Squirrel
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I don't believe they are considered barbed because when/if you pull them out of an animal they retract completely for easy arrow removal, but that is something for the TWRA to decide.
They did say 3 blade Rage ILLEGAL, 2 blade legal.
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#2107084 - 10/11/10 03:10 PM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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wwa7
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I have taken several deer and hogs with the reapers. They are tough as nails and spot on accurate. Never had one break or fail. Never had any game go over 75 yards. Will cont to use them where I hunt in MS and will also cont to use them in teh state of TN.
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#2107109 - 10/11/10 03:22 PM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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Buck Assassin
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I have shot the rage. Not a fan of them.
Have not shot the reapers so I don't know about them.
Its meat seekers for me!
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#2107370 - 10/11/10 07:08 PM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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cornbread
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Been using original reapers for about 7yrs and they aint failed me yet. Fly same as field tips and always open. Pass thrus with good blood always.
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#2107402 - 10/11/10 07:24 PM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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bigspike
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lost several bucks w rage .went back 2 muzzy.
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#2107430 - 10/11/10 07:41 PM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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redcorn
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All you "rage haters" are funny. I've never killed a deer with one, but if you are losing deer, then it's not the broadhead's fault; it's yours. All of the broadheads on the market are plenty capable of killing, but all the dudes shooting them are not. The rage is no exception.
Put them where they're supposed to go and they'll cause as much or more damage than other heads. Unless you've failed to remove target foam from inside the rage head, or you are using the blue practice head, then they aren't going to fail--but you still might.
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#2107492 - 10/11/10 08:01 PM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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TWRA Region II office told me they are banning any broadhead that does not retract upon extraction...i.e. if the blades can fold up pulling through the hide they are legal.
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#2107566 - 10/11/10 08:22 PM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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Big Boy Killer
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I love the grim reapers, I havent lost one single deer,they have even went through the front shoulder bone and busted the bone in pieces and still went all the way through.if they are illegal why do they still sale them at hunting stores?The angle shots, not a problem for the reapers.
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#2107648 - 10/11/10 08:50 PM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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Yodel Dog
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if they are illegal why do they still sale them at hunting stores?
That's like saying "if I can't hunt over bait, why are ya'll selling corn".
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#2107749 - 10/11/10 09:24 PM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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lungpuncher1
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I have shot both and both have their advantages but i switched to the new G5 T3s they are awesome i have already shot two does with them and neither went 20 yards. i had trouble with the rages opening in flight and the reapers not always opening up and sometimes the blades would flop around before i even hunted or shot them. there is a reason why you cant find the t3s in stores anywhere right now!!!!
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#2107815 - 10/11/10 09:57 PM
Re: Grim Reapers VS Rage
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whistlinwingman
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I love the Reapers. Killed 6 deer with them and never had a broadhead failure or a deer run over 60 yards. According to the TWRA's description the Grim Reapers are perfectly legal IMO.
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