AZBUCKEYE Report post Posted April 9, 2011 I am thinking about the RAGE for this years elk hunt but still a bit leary about expandable on elk what do you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesridge Report post Posted April 9, 2011 I will be using rage on my hunt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHALE Report post Posted April 9, 2011 I have used the same brand of fixed blade broad head on all my archery kills elk, deer and turkey and think it is all in the placement of the shot. That being said my buddy Jake has used the rage with success but has had some problems with them with spot and stalk mostly. The blades opening from quiver to shooting position mostly and a few others. I would rather shoot something that is ready to go no matter what that is a fixed blade for me. Good luck on your hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted April 9, 2011 I picked up some NAP blood runners yesterday and am anxious to see how they fly. My friends have had great results with the rage but they have experienced the blade deployment problems in their quivers. I have always used thunderheads but you just can't beat the flight and cutting diameter of the mechanical heads. The blood runners have no o-rings or bands to worry about and they cut no matter what. I'll let you know how they work out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaibabkiller Report post Posted April 9, 2011 It will be rage 2 blades for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OpticNerd Report post Posted April 9, 2011 Like WHALE said it's all about shot placement. There are plenty of great heads out there now days that will work awesome if your shot placement is good. If I were you I'd advise against using mechanical heads because there is always a risk of something going wrong with them. There are plenty of fixed blades out there that shoot like field point so why risk it by using an expandable. I used expandable heads for about 10 years but after having them open up during flight 3 different times I switched back over to fixed blades. Trust me you don't want to know what it feels like to miss an animal because your broad head opened up on you. With that being said I really like Slick Tricks and Mangus Stingers. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OpticNerd Report post Posted April 9, 2011 I just saw a similar topic on that mule deer site under the elk section. Anyone thinking about using Rage or any mechanical heads should go read this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZBUCKEYE Report post Posted April 9, 2011 I am thinking about the RAGE for this years elk hunt but still a bit leary about expandable on elk what do you think? The More I think about it I will stick with my shuttle T's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Reed Report post Posted April 9, 2011 I use expandables, but I shoot GrimReapers Razortips. I have heard that Rage's can deploy in your quiver quite easily, but I have never used them myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted April 9, 2011 I use the rage. My quiver has a magnetic hood so I have had no problems with the blades deploying from my pulling out of quiver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter Report post Posted April 9, 2011 I would stick with fixed blades on elk. You wait too long for a tag to take the risk with mechanicals. I have heard enough potential and real field examples of problems with mechanicals.......Allen...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted April 9, 2011 I think I will be using my shuttle Ts. a few years ago I asked a bunch of prominent elk guides what they would recommend and this one was the top pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soazarcher Report post Posted April 9, 2011 I have a very strong opinion of Rage Heads, so strong you probably don't want to hear it. Look for a solid, strong, fixed blade, cut on contact, 2 blade (or 2 blade plus bleeders) for elk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timberghost Report post Posted April 10, 2011 I would also only use the fixed blade. I have been using the G5 100's. going to try them on my new set up in a few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Santana Outdoors Report post Posted April 10, 2011 Rage 2 blade. Killed an elk with it a few years ago, looked like a crime scene! Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
