2 blade prototype -

05_sprcrw · 06-28-2011, 05:54 AM

Well I have been testing the 2 blade proto type along with other RFA Staff members.

Anyway it is getting closer to being a production head so I think we can share a few details. It will have a stainless steel blade and a case hardened steel ferrule for a very strong head. It will be a micro 2 blade head that will provide a large cut, small profile, and a large s shaped wound channel that is associated with all single bevel 2 blade heads.

I have been shooting the head a lot for accuracy testing and I can't get it to stay in the target it is just blowing through the target. I loved the phoenix but I think I have found my new head for the season, and quite possibly for life.

Once we dial in the ferrule a bit more I think this head will rival the silverflame for durability and it will blow it out of the water in price. Now am I saying it is the same quality, No. It may be a very high qaulity head but it doesn't compare to the materials in the SF. That doesn't take away from this head at all and in fact it helps make it much more affordable for everyone.

I don't know about you guys but I am definitely not afraid to shoot a $10 broadhead that might get lost versus one head that costs more then a 3 pack of broadheads.

A side note Stan I am thinking Raptor for a name, or falcon. Something stream lined, stealthy and definitely a bird of prey for this wicked head.

I hope they don't mind but Ike and Tmac both shot videos of the prototype in action.

varmint101 · 06-28-2011, 09:35 AM

Looking good! Raptor sounds good. Ooo or Silverhawk.

Red Feather Archery · 06-28-2011, 10:21 AM

Definitely going to keep up the bird theme. I was thinking Razor Hawk, but I kinda like the SilverHawk too. You might have something there, Matt!

Okie101 · 06-28-2011, 09:40 PM

Kinda like the one word bird names....Falcon, Raptor

Razor Hawk is cool as well as silver hawk, but silver hawk is kinda close to silver flame.

So I'm gonna go with.....Finch.....

05_sprcrw · 06-29-2011, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Okie101

Kinda like the one word bird names....Falcon, Raptor

Razor Hawk is cool as well as silver hawk, but silver hawk is kinda close to silver flame.

So I'm gonna go with.....Finch.....

I was thinking sparrow

I mean they do have a missile named after it why not a devastating broadhead?

Bigtimber · 06-29-2011, 03:14 PM

It has been awhile since I have been on here. Hope everyone is doing good. The two blade looks good...When will they be ready for purchase?? Just wondering if I need to go ahead and buy the phoenix or wait for the silver hawk/rapture/sparrow to be available?

Hibou · 06-29-2011, 07:04 PM

I like what I am seeing. Can't wait to test these my self. How about Peregrine. They swoop out the sky with lethal results. Just my 2 cents.

Hibou

Red Feather Archery · 06-29-2011, 09:20 PM

Thanks for the comments guys. Hate to speculate too much on the release date as every time I do, something comes up with a supplier/machinist/heat treater/etc. and I end up looking like an idiot for missing a date. I'm "hopefull" for a late August/early September date. Thanks again,

Stan

bucktowntrotter · 07-03-2011, 06:31 PM

Griffon, Black Griffon, Night Griffon, Thunderbird, all mythological birds, just like the Phoenix, keeping it all in family.

wyetterp · 07-06-2011, 10:15 PM

Wow! I'm impressed w/just the prototype. Lookin good!

Side note: Don't forget the Osprey. It's defiantly a great American hunter. Phoenix, Osprey, Talon...mesh pretty good.

05_sprcrw · 07-07-2011, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyetterp

Wow! I'm impressed w/just the prototype. Lookin good!

Side note: Don't forget the Osprey. It's defiantly a great American hunter. Phoenix, Osprey, Talon...mesh pretty good.

I completely forgot about Osprey love that name.

bowhunterfrompast · 07-11-2011, 07:13 PM

Great looking head!

Just a heads up

but Raptor Mfg came out with the Raptor two blade in 1996.

Okie101 · 07-11-2011, 08:28 PM

Thanks for the heads up....

top dog rick · 07-11-2011, 10:30 PM

How about WARHAWK !

05_sprcrw · 07-12-2011, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowhunterfrompast

Great looking head!

Just a heads up

but Raptor Mfg came out with the Raptor two blade in 1996.

Had no idea definitely good to know

06-28-2011, 05:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
05_sprcrw Broadhead Tester Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 1,445	2 blade prototype Well I have been testing the 2 blade proto type along with other RFA Staff members. Anyway it is getting closer to being a production head so I think we can share a few details. It will have a stainless steel blade and a case hardened steel ferrule for a very strong head. It will be a micro 2 blade head that will provide a large cut, small profile, and a large s shaped wound channel that is associated with all single bevel 2 blade heads. I have been shooting the head a lot for accuracy testing and I can't get it to stay in the target it is just blowing through the target. I loved the phoenix but I think I have found my new head for the season, and quite possibly for life. Once we dial in the ferrule a bit more I think this head will rival the silverflame for durability and it will blow it out of the water in price. Now am I saying it is the same quality, No. It may be a very high qaulity head but it doesn't compare to the materials in the SF. That doesn't take away from this head at all and in fact it helps make it much more affordable for everyone. I don't know about you guys but I am definitely not afraid to shoot a $10 broadhead that might get lost versus one head that costs more then a 3 pack of broadheads. A side note Stan I am thinking Raptor for a name, or falcon. Something stream lined, stealthy and definitely a bird of prey for this wicked head. I hope they don't mind but Ike and Tmac both shot videos of the prototype in action. __________________ New Breed Archery Samurai Genetix 82lbs 29" 550 Grains 16% F.O.C. 282 fps, RFA Phoenix and Razorhawk Broadheads Last edited by 05_sprcrw; 06-28-2011 at 06:03 AM.

06-28-2011, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Okie101 Broadhead Tester Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,051	Kinda like the one word bird names....Falcon, Raptor Razor Hawk is cool as well as silver hawk, but silver hawk is kinda close to silver flame. So I'm gonna go with.....Finch..... __________________ Athens Archery/ Whalens Hooker Releases/Sword Sights/LTL Acorn Outdoors

07-03-2011, 06:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
bucktowntrotter Trial Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 6	Names for 2 Blade Griffon, Black Griffon, Night Griffon, Thunderbird, all mythological birds, just like the Phoenix, keeping it all in family.

07-06-2011, 10:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
wyetterp 100gr Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Murrells Inlet, SC Posts: 206	Wow! I'm impressed w/just the prototype. Lookin good! Side note: Don't forget the Osprey. It's defiantly a great American hunter. Phoenix, Osprey, Talon...mesh pretty good. __________________ *Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.* Last edited by wyetterp; 07-06-2011 at 10:22 PM.

07-11-2011, 08:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
Okie101 Broadhead Tester Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,051	Thanks for the heads up.... __________________ Athens Archery/ Whalens Hooker Releases/Sword Sights/LTL Acorn Outdoors

06-28-2011, 09:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
varmint101 130gr Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Freetown, IN Posts: 456	Looking good! Raptor sounds good. Ooo or Silverhawk.

06-28-2011, 10:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Red Feather Archery Broadhead Maker Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 757	Definitely going to keep up the bird theme. I was thinking Razor Hawk, but I kinda like the SilverHawk too. You might have something there, Matt!

06-29-2011, 03:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bigtimber 85gr Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 31	It has been awhile since I have been on here. Hope everyone is doing good. The two blade looks good...When will they be ready for purchase?? Just wondering if I need to go ahead and buy the phoenix or wait for the silver hawk/rapture/sparrow to be available?

06-29-2011, 07:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hibou Trial Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: central Lousiana Posts: 7	I like what I am seeing. Can't wait to test these my self. How about Peregrine. They swoop out the sky with lethal results. Just my 2 cents. Hibou

06-29-2011, 09:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Red Feather Archery Broadhead Maker Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 757	Thanks for the comments guys. Hate to speculate too much on the release date as every time I do, something comes up with a supplier/machinist/heat treater/etc. and I end up looking like an idiot for missing a date. I'm "hopefull" for a late August/early September date. Thanks again, Stan

07-11-2011, 07:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
bowhunterfrompast 130gr Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 498	Great looking head! Just a heads up but Raptor Mfg came out with the Raptor two blade in 1996.

07-11-2011, 10:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
top dog rick 100gr Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 242	How about WARHAWK !

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