Minimum poundage for mechanicals (Rage) question

[scn]

I've been predominately a fixed broadhead fan over the years, but have killed my last two deer with a mechanical (Swacker and Killzone). I currently have Slick Tricks in my bow quiver from last season. But, I've bought some Rage Hypodermics after seeing the slo-mo shots with the blood flying from Rages on several hunting shows. Apparently from watching those shows, you just aim for the middle of the deer, fire away, call it a great shot (or smoked him) when it goes through the guts, and watch him fall over within sight. Aim big, miss big sounds like an easier concept than what I've been trying to do.

Anyway, to the root of my question: I've recently dropped the poundage a little on my bow to account for an aging shoulder. I will be hunting with my Mathews set at 63#s barring any setbacks. Is that adequate to get decent penetration with a Rage if I decide to go that route? I highly suspect some of the "pros" are shooting them at much less of a draw weight with the way they are able to hold for extended periods of time and the fact that you see a lot of shots with minimal penetration (but good results).

Any thoughts from those of you that use the Rage?

 

[Buzzard Breath]

A buddy of mine shoots the Rage Hypodermic from a 60 pound bow with 425 grain arrows. He's either gotten complete pass through or almost a complete pass through on deer, elk, bears, and a mountain caribou he shot last week. I don't think penetration is much of an issue with the design anymore.

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I was always a skeptic of Rage heads, but he gave me some to shoot after our last trip together. I shoot 58 pounds with a 425 grain arrow and will be trying them this year. A warning though, the practice tip will tear the crap out of your deer target.

 

[tree_ghost]

63lb is plenty to effectively deploy any mechanical head on the market.


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[PickettSFHunter]

The hypodermic +p is less in diameter than most rages but should penetrate better.


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[slinger]

My bow is set at 63# and does great with rage's. You shouldn't have any problems.

 

[infoman jr.]

The hypodermic +p is less in diameter than most rages but should penetrate better.


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^ I don't think you'll have any issues, but if you are concerned, the 1.5" +P might be worth a look.

 

[TNDeerGuy]

Steve, you'll do fine at that poundage--I don't start getting concerned with those types of heads unless you get below 50ft/lbs of ke.

 

[scn]

Thanks, all. If I can get both the bows paper tuned, I suspect I will stick with the Slick Tricks., although I will probably try a Rage on a Stewart Co. doe.

 

[UTGrad]

I've bought some Rage Hypodermics after seeing the slo-mo shots with the blood flying from Rages on several hunting shows. Apparently from watching those shows, you just aim for the middle of the deer, fire away, call it a great shot (or smoked him) when it goes through the guts, and watch him fall over within sight. Aim big, miss big sounds like an easier concept than what I've been trying to do.?

Lol

 

[UTGrad]

"Man I SMOKED that doe" as the deer runs off with an arrow sticking out its butt lol.