I was thinking........ And then I tried it.. :)
06-15-2008, 07:25 PM
#21
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RE: I was thinking........ And then I tried it.. :)
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
I suppose you'll be foregoing the drive to your next destination .....and walking, instead. You know.....cars have moving parts.
I suppose you'll be foregoing the drive to your next destination .....and walking, instead. You know.....cars have moving parts.
I would be willing to bet you have had a car break down more times than you have broken you leg.
Im not biased toward fixed blade or mechanical, but I can see where hes coming from. To each his own...
06-15-2008, 07:42 PM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: I was thinking........ And then I tried it.. :)
I would be willing to bet you have had a car break down more times than you have broken you leg.
I'm not even talking about BH's. I'm just talking plain old LOGIC. If you fear moving parts so much (in archery)......go trad.......or hell just throw rocks.
06-15-2008, 07:58 PM
#23
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RE: I was thinking........ And then I tried it.. :)
Like I said im not biased. If Va wants to use fixed blades he can (That doesn't mean he has to chime in everytime a Rage thread pops up).
But still, thats why we're all sitting on our computers right now. Solving the worlds problems, one thread at a time.
But still, thats why we're all sitting on our computers right now. Solving the worlds problems, one thread at a time.
06-16-2008, 05:54 AM
#24
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RE: I was thinking........ And then I tried it.. :)
I said, I WOULD SHOOT THEM IF I KNEW THAT THEY WOULD OPEN 100% OF THE TIME!!!!! I know they are awesome heads and that they do some serious damage, I would love to shoot them honestly, I just don't feel comfortable. I mean something we have control over Jeff, BH are one of them, if I know my heads are open all the time and will not ever be "not open" then why would I want to shoot something that maybe not open?? even if it's 99% ??? I just feel better shooting a fixed head, but I can tell you all that if I ever do go mech, it will be a Rage. Jeff, why do you think Im downing these heads??? Did you not read that I thought they were awesome except for the fact that they may not open??
06-16-2008, 06:29 AM
#25
Giant Nontypical
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RE: I was thinking........ And then I tried it.. :)
When I used to hunt with my CB[:@]
, I used Spitfires (no rubber bands). They ALWAYS opened, and left a GAPING hole. I don't think I can recall anyonemaking negetive comments about them. If you like expandables, I'd say go with Spitfires! JMHO
[:@], I used Spitfires (no rubber bands). They ALWAYS opened, and left a GAPING hole. I don't think I can recall anyonemaking negetive comments about them. If you like expandables, I'd say go with Spitfires! JMHO
06-16-2008, 08:57 AM
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RE: I was thinking........ And then I tried it.. :)
So Jeff you honestly do not think it is a legitmate fear??? I mean Im not trying to get into this dead horse debate, I know Rage head are freakin awesome when they work, but I know a few, not a lot of people that have shot them and they did not open. Im just saying, with a fixed blade, it's not an issue at all. Even if Rage has a 99% open rate, there is still a 1 % chance that it won't. Have you not heard of anyone having this trouble??? Fixed blade is 100% OF THE TIME, THAT IS MY ONLY ISSUE WITH ANY MECH HEAD.
06-16-2008, 10:31 AM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: I was thinking........ And then I tried it.. :)
So Jeff you honestly do not think it is a legitmate fear???
I also think, beofre you attempt to utilize this product....you need to do a fair assessment of your equipment.
No. 1 - Are you pushing enough KE to shoot a mechanical (much less THIS one)? I am. No fear.
No. 2 - Is your bow in tune? Mine is. Again....NO fear.
No. 3 - What kind of quiver are you utilizing? The reason I say this is.....I use the Bohning that sort of allows my BH's to "hover" in the protective end. By doing this (and not allowing the BH to come into contact with the foam type quivers) there's no pressure put on the BH at all. No pressure = no unwanted "opening" of the BH in the quiver. The Bohning employs a method of stabilizing your arrows with 2 contact points....and the head sort of (again) "hovers" in the protective end of the quiver.
There are equipment issues that need to be addressed and accounted for before you choose any BH. I feel like I've done my homework on these....and I (or anyone I know WELL using these) have done so, also.
If I ever have any issues like some describe, here.....I'll re-assess my choice. I have no ties to any BH.....any bow mfr.....or any other mfr. I only use what's been tried and proven to be effective. And....if I didn't think it was 100% reliable....it wouldn't tip my arrow. If (in my opinion) someone produces a better head for MY set-up......I'll switch. Until then.....I'll continue to employ this product.
That's my .02. Good luck with your choices, this fall.