Thank you. I really do appreciate the input of the viewers. I view this as a collaborative project. We all benefit when people donate heads or give their suggestions.
I got a pack of the 155 grain x mins.. I haven't had a chance to shoot them yet. The 150 grains come in stainless steel instead of aluminum farrall. I doubt that would make much of a difference lol. But I can't wait to put one through a doe here a few weeks
I purchased a pack of the k2 hybrids ( the black ones ) and I was actually a little disappointed. The main blades were very dull out of the package and would barely shave hair. I tried touching them up but couldn't really get them any sharper. I did kill a doe with it with a passthrough and my arrow was stuck in soft dirt behind her. when I pulled my arrow out the broadhead was gone. After further inspection, the head broke off at the threads inside my insert. I never did find the head. The shot was perfect and the doe went approximately 100 yards with a sparse blood trail. drops here and there. The entry was the size of the head in the closed position and the exit was about a 1 inch slit. I would give them another try but my pet peeve is a dull head. Back to reapers I go! Love your channel!
Thanks for sharing that experience. Yeah, no head is perfect, that's for sure. Sorry that happened, but with any head and all the dynamic forces at work when an animal is struck, crazy things happen.
Interesting design. I like the way they lock open. When locked in the closed position are they easily removed from a broadhead target? Agreed, animals aren't made of concrete. But maybe enter them in a "most explosive category" Ha ha!
Haha. That's funny. When they're locked they are very easy to pull out of a target. I should have noted it, but you can see the back side of the drive keys/bleeders, are sharpened and angled backwards, so they pull out easy.
I just ordered some in the 155gr X’s last week and for some reason they came with the drive keys that shear off. First shot into the block and they broke. They did fly perfect though and they are sending me out some replacements. Hopefully they’re the non shearing ones!
These things look fantastic, love how the tip stuck in the block but everything else exploded lol, definitely gotta get a few of these in 150gr and test them out !
Those look mean. I like how stout the leading tip looks. How loose the blades look though... Do you think that the blades wobbling like that could create any deviation or loss of energy in the animal?
There is a bit of "play" in the components by design. The only problem arises if the drive keys are not depressed fairly evenly; in that case the blades may not deploy...but the "play" helps to prevent that from happening.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures Interesting. Do you think mechanically there would be a better option? Also have you ever thought about designing a Lusk special BH? Lol you do more broadhead testing that anyone I've seen! Thanks!
They do make one; I've not tested it. But the challenge with such a hard impact is that much of the pressure is on that front bolt. They did make it much stronger than it was before, and it is plenty strong for most hunting situations. I'm sure the steel ferrule is much stronger, but the pin is the same.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures yeah I actually just watched their video addressing that issue right after. Always appreciate the tests 💪🏻 just curious what heads are you shooting this year?
Very bummed I bought K2 minis probably three weeks ago and I have the older version. I did get the 150 gn version so maybe there could be a difference, but my drive keys are definitely different and it doesn't have that beefy looking screw for the tip. I did sharpen them so I reset the bevel myself.
Well, actually, the new models haven't even been finalized yet. I didn't know that when I tested these. They're still working to make them the best they can be. And the older ones still work fine. I have some and still hunt with them.
Have you tested the blackout toxik broadheads yet? I’ve shot them for a few years now and they kill deer well. They’re surprisingly sharp and accurate, quite durable and have easily replaceable blades, and for the price they’re a damn good value. Might be a good test for a ‘value’ based broadhead because they’re a very good head at a surprisingly good price.
They look like cool heads, bit too any parts and moving pieces for my taste. A friend of mine took a doe with an Afflictor fixed blade last week and it did a good job.
Is there any truth to more penetration if your broadhead is flush with the insert? I noticed yours has a little edge & I swear I read in the Ashby book that it improved penetration when it was flush with the head? It makes sense less resistance but what is your opinion? Love your videos best penetration tests out there.
Thank you. They're only not flush when the broadhead won't allow it for some reason. In that case, it's very minimal and won't make a quantifiable difference in the mediums I am using in these tests. But for hunting, I would make sure there is no gap.
I just found your page and will be watching the rest of your videos. Great value! What are your thoughts for using these on elk. I have the K2 Hybrids and may try them. I have a big hunt this year and like BHs that fly like field points.
Thanks Marcus. Glad you found the channel. I really like the Afflictor's & have taken a lot of animals with them. I'm sure they would do well on elk, if you have the momentum to drive them deep enough. The Minis do penetrate a bit better than the originals, with that smaller cut.
I bought the fixed EXT 125 with your discount they fly great but with collar on the broadhead shaft i only get about 2 rotation of the arrow to bottom out shaft into insert did you experience this ? i shoot pile driver carbon express
I've used both very effectively and recommend both. The Sevr 1.5 is more durable on hard impact shots, so it would get the nod if I had to pick between the two. But both are in my top few mech choices.
What kind of penetration have you seen in the field with these compared to the Sevr? Durability would probably have to go to Sevr 1.5, but I’m curious about pass through or not in comparison.
I've gotten better penetration with the Sevr in the field. But that's not enough to conclude they penetrate better; there are so many factors at play when it comes to penetration.
@@genehalteman882 Oops! Shows how much I know. 😁 I’m a fixed blade guy, so I rarely pay attention to mechanicals and hybrids. The Afflictors do intrigue me, though.
Nice broadheads 👍 thank goodness big game isn't made out of concrete 😅. I'm surprised that the bottoms aren't milled to sharpness, other than that they sure seem nice.
These heads definitely interest me but the fitment seems pretty poor with the actuator bleeders and blades kind of flopping around as well as the aluminum ferrule being so blunt at the tip. If they could make these more precision machined and maybe mill a recessed pocket in the tip in for the ferrule to sit in so there's no hard edges I'd be willing to consider them over my fixed blades.
Well, they are very precision machined, but there is a bit of "play" in the various components, by design. I know it seems weird, but it's not because of slop.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures I was not intending to say that the machining was bad, that was a poor choice of words. These are super interesting and are the first mechanical in a long time that I'd like to try. I was indeed talking about the slop in the blades and actuator as well as the way the blades leave a gap between the tip and the deployed blades.
The tips are dull by design. They’re super thick and at that bevel, that’s the sharpest they will get, basically. But it won’t hinder penetration out of a high speed bow and will make it more durable. The main blades should be razor sharp.
I love how you've streamlined your channel and listened to your subscribers to make this a great channel to research broadhead options.
Thank you. I really do appreciate the input of the viewers. I view this as a collaborative project. We all benefit when people donate heads or give their suggestions.
I got a pack of the 155 grain x mins.. I haven't had a chance to shoot them yet. The 150 grains come in stainless steel instead of aluminum farrall. I doubt that would make much of a difference lol. But I can't wait to put one through a doe here a few weeks
Nice. Yeah, I haven't done a formal test on those. Let me know what you think.
I've never seen these before.
Thanks for putting out so many videos, Lusky - always enjoyable to learn more about archery and hunting.
Thank you for watching :)
I purchased a pack of the k2 hybrids ( the black ones ) and I was actually a little disappointed. The main blades were very dull out of the package and would barely shave hair. I tried touching them up but couldn't really get them any sharper. I did kill a doe with it with a passthrough and my arrow was stuck in soft dirt behind her. when I pulled my arrow out the broadhead was gone. After further inspection, the head broke off at the threads inside my insert. I never did find the head. The shot was perfect and the doe went approximately 100 yards with a sparse blood trail. drops here and there. The entry was the size of the head in the closed position and the exit was about a 1 inch slit. I would give them another try but my pet peeve is a dull head. Back to reapers I go! Love your channel!
Thanks for sharing that experience. Yeah, no head is perfect, that's for sure. Sorry that happened, but with any head and all the dynamic forces at work when an animal is struck, crazy things happen.
I think I might try these out next year. Looking forward to it. Thanks as always John!
They're great heads.
I think what is most impressive is how many times you have shot that Bishop FAD Eliminator shaft into a concrete block and still have not broke it.
Yeah, that thing is impressive.
Interesting design. I like the way they lock open. When locked in the closed position are they easily removed from a broadhead target?
Agreed, animals aren't made of concrete. But maybe enter them in a "most explosive category" Ha ha!
Haha. That's funny. When they're locked they are very easy to pull out of a target. I should have noted it, but you can see the back side of the drive keys/bleeders, are sharpened and angled backwards, so they pull out easy.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures I see. Thanks
Absolutely enjoy your videos
Thank you!
I love how you still spun it after the concrete test. 😂 Cracked me up
Well, gotta be consistent :)
I just ordered some in the 155gr X’s last week and for some reason they came with the drive keys that shear off. First shot into the block and they broke. They did fly perfect though and they are sending me out some replacements. Hopefully they’re the non shearing ones!
Yeah, they've gone back and forth on those drive keys. I prefer these non shearing-off models, but both work.
These did very well on the MDF!!! I'd definitely shoot these for deer hunting.
Yep...they've always held together very well on animals for me as well.
These things look fantastic, love how the tip stuck in the block but everything else exploded lol, definitely gotta get a few of these in 150gr and test them out !
Yeah, that was cool to see that.
Those look mean. I like how stout the leading tip looks. How loose the blades look though... Do you think that the blades wobbling like that could create any deviation or loss of energy in the animal?
There is a bit of "play" in the components by design. The only problem arises if the drive keys are not depressed fairly evenly; in that case the blades may not deploy...but the "play" helps to prevent that from happening.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures Interesting. Do you think mechanically there would be a better option? Also have you ever thought about designing a Lusk special BH? Lol you do more broadhead testing that anyone I've seen! Thanks!
They also have a stainless steel model I wonder how it would fare up on the zero penetration test
They do make one; I've not tested it. But the challenge with such a hard impact is that much of the pressure is on that front bolt. They did make it much stronger than it was before, and it is plenty strong for most hunting situations. I'm sure the steel ferrule is much stronger, but the pin is the same.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures yeah I actually just watched their video addressing that issue right after. Always appreciate the tests 💪🏻 just curious what heads are you shooting this year?
Very bummed I bought K2 minis probably three weeks ago and I have the older version. I did get the 150 gn version so maybe there could be a difference, but my drive keys are definitely different and it doesn't have that beefy looking screw for the tip. I did sharpen them so I reset the bevel myself.
Well, actually, the new models haven't even been finalized yet. I didn't know that when I tested these. They're still working to make them the best they can be. And the older ones still work fine. I have some and still hunt with them.
Have you tested the blackout toxik broadheads yet? I’ve shot them for a few years now and they kill deer well. They’re surprisingly sharp and accurate, quite durable and have easily replaceable blades, and for the price they’re a damn good value. Might be a good test for a ‘value’ based broadhead because they’re a very good head at a surprisingly good price.
I've not tested those...they're like a Striker, I think, and I've tested those. Thanks for the info.
Ramcat cage rippers lock once deployed please do a test on those
Oh that's good to know. Thank you. If someone sends me a pack I'd gladly test them.
They look like cool heads, bit too any parts and moving pieces for my taste. A friend of mine took a doe with an Afflictor fixed blade last week and it did a good job.
Yeah, for so many parts, they really do do a good job. It's pretty interesting.
Is there any truth to more penetration if your broadhead is flush with the insert? I noticed yours has a little edge & I swear I read in the Ashby book that it improved penetration when it was flush with the head? It makes sense less resistance but what is your opinion? Love your videos best penetration tests out there.
Thank you. They're only not flush when the broadhead won't allow it for some reason. In that case, it's very minimal and won't make a quantifiable difference in the mediums I am using in these tests. But for hunting, I would make sure there is no gap.
I just found your page and will be watching the rest of your videos. Great value! What are your thoughts for using these on elk. I have the K2 Hybrids and may try them. I have a big hunt this year and like BHs that fly like field points.
Thanks Marcus. Glad you found the channel. I really like the Afflictor's & have taken a lot of animals with them. I'm sure they would do well on elk, if you have the momentum to drive them deep enough. The Minis do penetrate a bit better than the originals, with that smaller cut.
I bought the fixed EXT 125 with your discount they fly great but with collar on the broadhead shaft i only get about 2 rotation of the arrow to bottom out shaft into insert did you experience this ? i shoot pile driver carbon express
That's interesting. Different inserts have varying thread lengths; I'm getting plenty of room on my arrows.
Head to head with these vs the sevr 1.5, which would you choose going on a whitetail hunt?
I've used both very effectively and recommend both. The Sevr 1.5 is more durable on hard impact shots, so it would get the nod if I had to pick between the two. But both are in my top few mech choices.
What kind of penetration have you seen in the field with these compared to the Sevr? Durability would probably have to go to Sevr 1.5, but I’m curious about pass through or not in comparison.
I've gotten better penetration with the Sevr in the field. But that's not enough to conclude they penetrate better; there are so many factors at play when it comes to penetration.
Very cool design, I’m sure they perform very well on game. I expected a little better penetration with that 1.5” cut. Still great though!
Yeah, but with that bleeder it's cutting a full 2"
It should be mentioned that the blades rattle just a little in pre-deployment position if you shake them.
Thanks for sharing that.
That concrete just wrecked that head lol this head did better than I thought it would
Yeah, it did so well in the MDF.
Have you tested any of their fixed blade heads?
Yeah, I have a bunch of vids of them up. Just go to RUclips and search: LUSK AFFLICTOR and they will all come up.
Afflictor needs to make a steel ferrule version. So what if it’s 150-175 grains.
They do make them in SS ferrule. 155 grain and 180 grain options.
@@genehalteman882 Oops! Shows how much I know. 😁 I’m a fixed blade guy, so I rarely pay attention to mechanicals and hybrids. The Afflictors do intrigue me, though.
@@baraksinz I want to try their fixed blade EXT sometime. .059" thick blades. 1.25" wide main blade, .625" bleeder.
Yeah, as noted, they do.
Fly like field points, no plane?
They fly excellently...but honestly, it's rare that any head does not group well for me at 40 yds.
Nice broadheads 👍 thank goodness big game isn't made out of concrete 😅. I'm surprised that the bottoms aren't milled to sharpness, other than that they sure seem nice.
Thanks David. Yeah, no real need to sharpen the bottom, in my opinion. Though the bottom of the drive keys/bleeders is sharpened.
They look really wobbly
They're actually pretty consistent.
These heads definitely interest me but the fitment seems pretty poor with the actuator bleeders and blades kind of flopping around as well as the aluminum ferrule being so blunt at the tip. If they could make these more precision machined and maybe mill a recessed pocket in the tip in for the ferrule to sit in so there's no hard edges I'd be willing to consider them over my fixed blades.
Well, they are very precision machined, but there is a bit of "play" in the various components, by design. I know it seems weird, but it's not because of slop.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures I was not intending to say that the machining was bad, that was a poor choice of words. These are super interesting and are the first mechanical in a long time that I'd like to try. I was indeed talking about the slop in the blades and actuator as well as the way the blades leave a gap between the tip and the deployed blades.
Good show, good test!!!
Thank you Michael
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Not sure what that means, but thanks for watching.
They must not be very sharp at all if you can grab the blades like that.
Well, I'm careful. There aren't many blades I can't grab like that if I'm careful.
I just got a pack of 100 grain Broadheads the tips seem really Dull not sharp at all was yours Dull when you test them
The tips are dull by design. They’re super thick and at that bevel, that’s the sharpest they will get, basically. But it won’t hinder penetration out of a high speed bow and will make it more durable. The main blades should be razor sharp.
Thank you I was hoping I don't get a Bad pack