NAP Spitfire or Rage 3 blade? -

empty hull · 08-27-2010, 05:08 PM

This is my first post and I am new to Archery and bow hunting. I have a supply of both of the above broadheads that was given to me when I bought my bow(used). In ya'lls expert opinion, which would be better for hunting deer out of those two mentioned? My bow is a Browning Mirage 33 set at 65.25lbs, DL is 27.25". The arrows are Redhead Carbon Fury 6075 cut at 27.5" with 2" blazers. Thanks, Tim

tigerhunter · 08-27-2010, 05:12 PM

Either broadhead will kill a deer...It's strictly up to you to put the shot in the pump station man...Best of luck and welcome to BHT...

empty hull · 08-27-2010, 05:34 PM

Thanks. I have been doing alot of practicing! Tim

Whitetail assain · 08-28-2010, 10:03 AM

Well out of the two mentioned my nod would go to spitfire simiply because I have never shot the rage broadheads. I shot the two blade spitfire did a good job on whitetails. Either will work in your set up good luck and have a great season.

jsmbly · 08-28-2010, 10:31 AM

I have some Spitfires I got in a trade on here.They look like well built heads so I am going to give them a try along with my Ramcats

shooter6687 · 08-28-2010, 10:56 AM

First off welcome,, i have been kicking around trying the rage this year also..My brother bought me a pack so I'm going to give them a try,good luck on your decision..I think that they both will work by the looks of them

BigBuck-A-Roo · 08-28-2010, 02:24 PM

I'd go with the spitfire's not the 3 blade rage even though i like the 2 blade rage so far. If you get the chance try the Grim Reaper Razorcut SS

FRICKEN AMAZING!

richa3md · 08-28-2010, 04:34 PM

spitfires!

empty hull · 09-01-2010, 04:52 PM

On ething about the Spitfires is they actually fly like a field tip! I still believe that the Rage 3 blade open easier but I did have one that did not deploy right on my target though. Tim

bowhunter jd · 09-01-2010, 07:03 PM

either will work well on deer , but rage is in my opinion useless on elk !

220@NAP · 09-09-2010, 10:31 PM

Here's a short video clip of my recent NoDak hunt. The Spitfire MAXX did quite a job!

Spitfire Max Devastation on Vimeo

empty hull · 09-10-2010, 04:44 AM

Awesome video! Tim

BigBuck-A-Roo · 09-10-2010, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 220@NAP

Here's a short video clip of my recent NoDak hunt. The Spitfire MAXX did quite a job!

Spitfire Max Devastation on Vimeo

That blood was pumpin!

SwampSnyper · 09-10-2010, 07:49 AM

I use to shoot the spitfires for years. When the rage came out I like the idea and bought a pack of the 3 blades. After having them in hand I wasn't impressed. Right off the back I saw the o ring as a point of failure. I shot them at a grape fruit and did the same with a spitfire side by side. Rage didn't fully open. Tried it again on a hog. Got a liver shot, pass thru and the hog went about 70 yards. There was no blood trail and a small entry and exit hole. I've shot hogs with the spitfire and had half the lung hanging out the exit side. Always had good blood trails.
After you use up those heads and are looking to buy a new pack, I highly recommend going with the grim reapers. They ope easier than the spitfires and seem to have a more angled back blade allowing more cutting than chopping which I would think would allow deeper penetration. Give them a look.

08-27-2010, 05:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
empty hull 85gr Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, La Posts: 97	NAP Spitfire or Rage 3 blade? This is my first post and I am new to Archery and bow hunting. I have a supply of both of the above broadheads that was given to me when I bought my bow(used). In ya'lls expert opinion, which would be better for hunting deer out of those two mentioned? My bow is a Browning Mirage 33 set at 65.25lbs, DL is 27.25". The arrows are Redhead Carbon Fury 6075 cut at 27.5" with 2" blazers. Thanks, Tim

08-27-2010, 05:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
tigerhunter 125gr Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Monetta, SC Posts: 349	Either broadhead will kill a deer...It's strictly up to you to put the shot in the pump station man...Best of luck and welcome to BHT... __________________ Athens Factory Staff Shooter Athens Buck Commander

08-28-2010, 10:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
jsmbly 75gr Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Huntington WV Posts: 23	I have some Spitfires I got in a trade on here.They look like well built heads so I am going to give them a try along with my Ramcats __________________ Shooting with a Vengeance!

08-28-2010, 10:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
shooter6687 85gr Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eagle River,WI. Posts: 42	First off welcome,, i have been kicking around trying the rage this year also..My brother bought me a pack so I'm going to give them a try,good luck on your decision..I think that they both will work by the looks of them __________________ Athens Field Staff 2010,Athens Accomplice 34 60# 28.5", Athens Rellik 4 pin sight,GoldTip arrows,QAD Pro HD rest, ,,

08-28-2010, 02:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
BigBuck-A-Roo 100gr Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Caledonia,NY Posts: 257	I'd go with the spitfire's not the 3 blade rage even though i like the 2 blade rage so far. If you get the chance try the Grim Reaper Razorcut SS FRICKEN AMAZING! __________________ PSE BOW MADNESS 32 at 66.5 lbs 28 inch draw and Nap Hellrazors

08-27-2010, 05:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
empty hull 85gr Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, La Posts: 97	Thanks. I have been doing alot of practicing! Tim

08-28-2010, 10:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Whitetail assain 100gr Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 291	Well out of the two mentioned my nod would go to spitfire simiply because I have never shot the rage broadheads. I shot the two blade spitfire did a good job on whitetails. Either will work in your set up good luck and have a great season.

08-28-2010, 04:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
richa3md 130gr Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 546	spitfires! __________________ 09' PSE Super Short 29 in and 72.5# and 125 gr G5 Striker Magnum!!!

09-01-2010, 04:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
empty hull 85gr Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, La Posts: 97	On ething about the Spitfires is they actually fly like a field tip! I still believe that the Rage 3 blade open easier but I did have one that did not deploy right on my target though. Tim

09-01-2010, 07:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
bowhunter jd 75gr Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: yakima, wa. Posts: 26	rage either will work well on deer , but rage is in my opinion useless on elk !

09-09-2010, 10:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
220@NAP NAP Representative Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 157	Here's a short video clip of my recent NoDak hunt. The Spitfire MAXX did quite a job! Spitfire Max Devastation on Vimeo

09-10-2010, 04:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
empty hull 85gr Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, La Posts: 97	Awesome video! Tim

09-10-2010, 07:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
SwampSnyper Broadhead Tester Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 563	I use to shoot the spitfires for years. When the rage came out I like the idea and bought a pack of the 3 blades. After having them in hand I wasn't impressed. Right off the back I saw the o ring as a point of failure. I shot them at a grape fruit and did the same with a spitfire side by side. Rage didn't fully open. Tried it again on a hog. Got a liver shot, pass thru and the hog went about 70 yards. There was no blood trail and a small entry and exit hole. I've shot hogs with the spitfire and had half the lung hanging out the exit side. Always had good blood trails. After you use up those heads and are looking to buy a new pack, I highly recommend going with the grim reapers. They ope easier than the spitfires and seem to have a more angled back blade allowing more cutting than chopping which I would think would allow deeper penetration. Give them a look.

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