reaper, rage or what? -

archerjay · 06-24-2010, 05:44 PM

Hi everyone! I'm new here and want to ask for opinions on mechanicals. I have some jak hammers, grim reapers now, all 125s. I am considering the 125 rage, or just shooting a small fixed like the wasp boss 125 which i have also. I am concerned hearing of reports of rages and reapers opening prematurely and saw a test video of a rage failing on particle board, even though i know game is not made of this, it concerns me. I have a hunt booked to illinois, as i am a us marine and just returned home from iraq and want the best for my important hunt. Any advise and opinions is greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance.

P.S. I shoot 29.5" 70lb Mathews Z7 430gr arrows at aprx. 280fps

Blood Trail · 06-24-2010, 08:02 PM

Semper fi, brother! I'm a big Reaper fan, man. rage's are good,but the blades don't hold up as well a the GR's do. You can't go wrong with either!

archerjay · 06-24-2010, 08:23 PM

Thanks for the response and information. That's the kind of information I'm looking for, such as the blade durability you mentioned.

richa3md · 06-24-2010, 09:15 PM

Give swhacker a look. They have strong and very sharp blades, along with a rock hard carbide tip. leave a 1 1/4 entrance and a 2 1/4 exit. Good strong head but because of a some what small company you don't hear a lot about them. Just my 2 cents.

archerjay · 06-24-2010, 09:35 PM

I appreciate your response and opinion. Thank you

Okie101 · 06-24-2010, 10:27 PM

archerjay...first and foremost...thank you for your service to our country...and also thank you for joining this site..

From reading your post I kinda get that you want the best of both worlds on which broadhead to use...so why not look at a hybrid head like the NAP 2 or 3 blade or the Smoke Ramcat....you can check out the info on these heads below in the manufactures threads...

Out of the heads you already have...it sounds like you have more confidence in the Wasp Boss....and for that reason...that is why I would say shoot that head....

A lot of good broadheads out there...just shoot what you are really confident in..

richa3md · 06-24-2010, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Okie101

archerjay...first and foremost...thank you for your service to our country...and also thank you for joining this site..

From reading your post I kinda get that you want the best of both worlds on which broadhead to use...so why not look at a hybrid head like the NAP 2 or 3 blade or the Smoke Ramcat....you can check out the info on these heads below in the manufactures threads...

Out of the heads you already have...it sounds like you have more confidence in the Wasp Boss....and for that reason...that is why I would say shoot that head....

A lot of good broadheads out there...just shoot what you are really confident in..

yep what he said x2

archerjay · 06-25-2010, 03:38 AM

Thanks a lot for all the great feedback! You are all very welcome, and it is an honor to serve and I am thankfull God gave me the ability to do so. This is a great site, thanks to all for making me feel welcomed

cartman308 · 06-25-2010, 04:07 AM

So far the Grim Reaper is the only mechanical broadhead that I have had enough confidence in to use on game. The 1 3/8 razortip worked EXTrEMELY well for me!

Widowmaker · 06-29-2010, 09:46 AM

Reapers 100 grain Razor tips.

05_sprcrw · 06-29-2010, 09:52 AM

I have not shot any mechs but this year I did pick up a pack of grim reapers to try.

Widowmaker · 06-29-2010, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05_sprcrw

I have not shot any mechs but this year I did pick up a pack of grim reapers to try.

You WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED.....I GUARANTEE IT!!!!.....Good luck bro.

tigerhunter · 07-10-2010, 05:06 PM

Just look at my "It was a miss, but check this out post"...It is self explanatory. I am not on staff with Grim Reaper, but in the game of mechanicals, I will put them up against any.I think you will be convinced.

richa3md · 07-12-2010, 02:01 PM

I'm Sticking with swhacker. Check out the swhacker broadhead forum for some carnage pics

SwampSnyper · 07-12-2010, 06:56 PM

http://www.youtube.com/user/swampsny.../2/TyA0AC3Zbdo

06-24-2010, 05:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
archerjay 75gr Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 22	reaper, rage or what? Hi everyone! I'm new here and want to ask for opinions on mechanicals. I have some jak hammers, grim reapers now, all 125s. I am considering the 125 rage, or just shooting a small fixed like the wasp boss 125 which i have also. I am concerned hearing of reports of rages and reapers opening prematurely and saw a test video of a rage failing on particle board, even though i know game is not made of this, it concerns me. I have a hunt booked to illinois, as i am a us marine and just returned home from iraq and want the best for my important hunt. Any advise and opinions is greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance. P.S. I shoot 29.5" 70lb Mathews Z7 430gr arrows at aprx. 280fps Last edited by archerjay; 06-24-2010 at 05:55 PM.

06-24-2010, 09:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
richa3md 130gr Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 546	Give swhacker a look. They have strong and very sharp blades, along with a rock hard carbide tip. leave a 1 1/4 entrance and a 2 1/4 exit. Good strong head but because of a some what small company you don't hear a lot about them. Just my 2 cents. Last edited by richa3md; 06-24-2010 at 09:20 PM. Reason: yup

06-24-2010, 10:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Okie101 Broadhead Tester Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,044	archerjay...first and foremost...thank you for your service to our country...and also thank you for joining this site.. From reading your post I kinda get that you want the best of both worlds on which broadhead to use...so why not look at a hybrid head like the NAP 2 or 3 blade or the Smoke Ramcat....you can check out the info on these heads below in the manufactures threads... Out of the heads you already have...it sounds like you have more confidence in the Wasp Boss....and for that reason...that is why I would say shoot that head.... A lot of good broadheads out there...just shoot what you are really confident in.. __________________ Athens Archery/ Whalens Hooker Releases/Sword Sights/LTL Acorn Outdoors

06-25-2010, 04:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
cartman308 Broadhead Mod Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fraziers Bottom, WV Posts: 1,201	So far the Grim Reaper is the only mechanical broadhead that I have had enough confidence in to use on game. The 1 3/8 razortip worked EXTrEMELY well for me! __________________ Broadheadtalk Moderator Athens Factory Staff Shooter

06-29-2010, 09:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
05_sprcrw Broadhead Tester Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 1,395	I have not shot any mechs but this year I did pick up a pack of grim reapers to try. __________________ New Breed Archery Samurai Genetix 82lbs 29" 550 Grains 16% F.O.C. 282 fps, RFA Phoenix and Razorhawk Broadheads

06-24-2010, 08:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Blood Trail 85gr Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 80	Semper fi, brother! I'm a big Reaper fan, man. rage's are good,but the blades don't hold up as well a the GR's do. You can't go wrong with either!

06-24-2010, 08:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
archerjay 75gr Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 22	Thanks for the response and information. That's the kind of information I'm looking for, such as the blade durability you mentioned.

06-24-2010, 09:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
archerjay 75gr Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 22	I appreciate your response and opinion. Thank you

06-25-2010, 03:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
archerjay 75gr Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 22	Thanks a lot for all the great feedback! You are all very welcome, and it is an honor to serve and I am thankfull God gave me the ability to do so. This is a great site, thanks to all for making me feel welcomed

06-29-2010, 09:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
Widowmaker 100gr Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Berwick La Posts: 124	Reapers 100 grain Razor tips.

07-10-2010, 05:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
tigerhunter 125gr Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Monetta, SC Posts: 349	Just look at my "It was a miss, but check this out post"...It is self explanatory. I am not on staff with Grim Reaper, but in the game of mechanicals, I will put them up against any.I think you will be convinced. __________________ Athens Factory Staff Shooter Athens Buck Commander

07-12-2010, 02:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
richa3md 130gr Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 546	I'm Sticking with swhacker. Check out the swhacker broadhead forum for some carnage pics

07-12-2010, 06:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
SwampSnyper Broadhead Tester Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 563	http://www.youtube.com/user/swampsny.../2/TyA0AC3Zbdo

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