Rage Hypodermic 2-Blade Crossbow NC Broadhead Review
- Hybrid hypodermic tip with a slender, needle-like point
- Machined stainless steel ferrule rather than aluminum
- 2" cutting diameter in a 100-grain crossbow head
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A 2-blade crossbow mechanical with a needle-style hybrid tip and a machined stainless steel ferrule instead of aluminum. Here's what sets it apart, and who it suits.
Quick verdict
The Hypodermic Crossbow NC is the Rage crossbow head to look at when penetration and toughness come first. A hybrid hypodermic tip leads a machined stainless steel ferrule, and the blades still open to a full 2 inches. It's a strong pick for crossbow hunters who want a tougher body than aluminum.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Hybrid hypodermic tip that Rage designs for penetration
- Machined stainless steel ferrule, a sturdier material than aluminum
- Opens to a 2" cutting diameter, wide for a 2-blade head
- Designed specifically for crossbow bolts
- Three 100-grain heads per pack
What could be better
- Sparse spec sheet: retention system and blade thickness aren't spelled out
- Crossbow-only design, not meant for vertical bows
- Mechanical heads aren't allowed for every hunt or season
Key features, explained
What the hypodermic tip does
The tip is the headline here. Rage calls it a hybrid hypodermic tip, and in the product photo it looks the part: a slender, needle-like point with small ridged edges, rather than the flat wedge of a chisel tip. A narrow point like this is meant to start the hole with as little resistance as possible, which is why Rage pitches the head on penetration.
Machined stainless steel ferrule
Rage's other heads in this family use aluminum ferrules. The Hypodermic Crossbow NC switches to a machined stainless steel ferrule, which Rage describes as aerodynamic. Steel is stronger and denser than aluminum, so a steel body can be slimmer at the same weight and is harder to bend on a hard hit. For a crossbow head that absorbs a lot of energy on impact, that's a sensible material choice, and it's the clearest way this head differs from the aluminum Crossbow X.
A 2-inch cut from two blades
Like Rage's other 2-blade heads, the Hypodermic opens to a 2-inch cutting diameter. The two blades stay folded against the ferrule in flight, which keeps the profile compact, then open on impact to cut a wide channel. Rage pairs that big cut with the penetrating tip so the head can reach the vitals and still leave a heavy blood trail.
Built for crossbow bolts
This is a crossbow-specific head, sold three to a pack at 100 grain. Crossbows generally launch bolts faster and harder than vertical bows launch arrows, so a crossbow mechanical has to keep its blades closed through a violent launch and still open at the target. As with any crossbow mechanical, read the included instructions before your first setup and spin-test each head on your bolts.
Rage Hypodermic Crossbow NC specs
| Brand | Rage (Feradyne Outdoors) |
|---|---|
| Part number | R38200 |
| Type | 2-blade mechanical crossbow broadhead |
| Tip | Hybrid hypodermic tip |
| Cutting diameter | 2 inches |
| Ferrule | Machined stainless steel |
| Weight | 100 grain |
| Pack size | 3 broadheads |
| Finish | Silver |
| Model year | 2019 |
| Warranty | Limited warranty |
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Who should buy it?
Great for
- Crossbow hunters who want a 2" cut behind a penetration-focused tip
- Anyone who prefers a steel ferrule to aluminum for hard hits
- Deer-size game with a modern, high-energy crossbow
Skip it if
- You shoot a compound, recurve or longbow
- You want a fixed-blade head with no moving parts
- Mechanical broadheads aren't legal for your hunt
Frequently asked questions
What is a hypodermic tip on a broadhead?
It's Rage's name for a slender, needle-like point. Rage calls this one a hybrid hypodermic tip and pitches it on penetration, since a narrow point is meant to start the hole with minimal resistance.
What is the cutting diameter of the Rage Hypodermic Crossbow NC?
2 inches when the blades open, the same diameter as Rage's other 2-blade heads.
Is the Hypodermic Crossbow NC ferrule aluminum or steel?
Machined stainless steel. That sets it apart from Rage's aluminum-bodied heads, such as the Crossbow X, and should make the body harder to bend on a tough hit.
What grain is the Rage Hypodermic Crossbow NC?
This version is 100 grain, sold three to a pack. Check your crossbow maker's minimum bolt weight before you set up.
Can I shoot the Hypodermic Crossbow NC from a compound bow?
It is designed and sold as a crossbow head. Rage makes separate heads for vertical bows, and those are the better match for a compound.
Final verdict
The Hypodermic Crossbow NC takes a different route from Rage's aluminum crossbow head: a machined stainless steel ferrule, a hybrid hypodermic tip aimed at penetration and the same 2-inch cut. That's a strong combination for crossbow hunters who worry about hard hits. If a steel body and a needle-style tip appeal to you, it's an excellent choice.
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