Black Eagle Rampage
The Rampage is what happens when a small manufacturer decides component quality is more of a moat than paint. Stainless half-out plus collar bundled, .001 lot available for the price a Match Grade Axis costs bare.
What bowhunters actually say
The Rampages were the clear winner in terms of straightness and tolerances.
Gumbo, Rokslide, comparing Rampage vs Gold Tip Kaos
Weight and straightness tolerances have been some of the best they’ve seen in any shaft.
Archery Talk Black Eagle arrows thread consensus
Real specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| GPI by spine | 200: 12.8 / 250: 10.7 / 300: 8.7 / 350: 8.2 / 400: 7.0 |
| Spine options | 200, 250, 300, 350, 400 |
| Diameter | .204 inner (5mm class) |
| Straightness | +/- .001 or +/- .003 lot |
| Weight tolerance | +/- 1 grain |
| Stock components | R Nock 10 gr, Stainless Steel Half-Out inserts 52 gr, nock collars |
| MSRP per dozen | USD 130 to 180 per dozen (.003), USD 180 to 230 (.001) |
Field performance
Rokslide elk build: Rampage 300 (.001), 52 gr stainless half-out, 125 gr broadhead, finished 480 to 500 grains at 14 to 16 percent FOC. The stainless half-out is heavier than the Axis brass HIT so FOC comes without a big insert upgrade.
Common complaints
Two live complaints: (1) the .003 lot is meaningfully less consistent than the .001, do not save on the wrong end; (2) the stainless half-out crumples on rocks in a way brass HIT does not, and the replacement is more expensive.
Who should shoot it
The hunter who wants .001 straightness and stainless components without paying VAP Elite money.