Grim Reapers

[PhillyB]

They are kinda similar to the Rage Braodhead in that they are both Slip-cam technology... that's where the similarities end...The EPEK does not fial when shot through blind material...also at the latest SHOT show...there was a contest between Rage and another leading Mechanical, at a 100 yards...the Rage opened up midflight, screwing up the aerodynamics...a similar test was done using that same broadhead (Rage) and The Epek X-C3....after 100 shots the Epek never opened in flight once...the same cannot be said of the other head...Darrin ( the designer of the EPEK) would NOT releasse the product until it was flawless....now I am only using the X-C3

l may have missed it, but when l checked out the website, l couldnt see how the blades are held down. Do they use rubber bands to keep the blades retracted during flight, or is it something else?

[wapiti67]

I'm not an engineer, but I'm pretty sure that they are held in place by a cam-lock system...they ONLY deploy when they hit...not in flight, and not when you shoot them through the netting on a ground blind. The great thing is by moving a set screw, you can shoot them as practice heads...never do the blades deploy in this configuration

[Bowtech43]

wapiti67- Have you killed anything with the EPEK yet?

[wapiti67]

nope...just waiting for this season to start...i am so convinced these will work for me, I bought them for my 13 yr old son for his elk hunt....but, I have personally seen them kill a buffalo, and a Russian Boar...neither of which went more then 50 yrds....huge wound channels and no blade failures...I have always been a Muzzy guy, and would NEVER use a mechanical...I'm a huge student of the KISS system...(keep it simple stupid). saying that, I am totally convinced these broadheads are the way to go.

[Bowtech43]

You'll have to give us a report of how they work for you.

[MuleyMadness]

I'm curious as to the EPEK heads also, you think it's possible that they'll make a 75 grain broadhead weight? Looks like 100 grain is smallest, not sure a 75 is possible with the design/complications etc. Anyone know?

Proutdoors you know?

[wapiti67]

Hey Bowtech...why do't you talk to Gerald down at Utah Archery Center....He's killed several animals with the EPEK

[9er]

I'm a huge student of the KISS system...(keep it simple stupid). saying that, I am totally convinced these broadheads are the way to go.

i think along the same lines as you!!! i haven't shot the epek yet, but have been thinking about it!!! If i ever switch to mechanicals it will be epek

9er

[Bowtech43]

Hey Bowtech...why do't you talk to Gerald down at Utah Archery Center....He's killed several animals with the EPEK

Sounds good! Thanks Wapiti.

[BowtechAdmiral]

Wow, let's get back to the question that was originally asked. Humphries Archery is an awesome shop to take your bow and they know their stuff. You should go to Grim Reapers web site and order the Greatest Hits DVD for $9.99. After you watch the 30 Kills that the Grim Reaper Broadheads do you will be buying them. You can see the blood pouring out of the animals. As for Epic Broadheadsthey are a nice head but I would shoot the G5 Tekan before using the Epic IMO.