I like that you showed the bad shot and owned it. There are a lot of guys out there that claim to have never ever loose a deer, and those guys are full of it.
It's certainly possible that guys have never lost a deer. I didn't lose any for the first 17 years of deer hunting. But I hunted super thick woods in Indiana, on trails right next to a corn field, so my shots were very close. I moved to NC and hunting open pines, I lost my first deer. Unfortunately, it was a really nice buck. Not that losing any, even a doe, is "acceptable." Either my situation, or guys who haven't hunted much, and taken 3 or 4 deer could certainly make that claim, though they probably wouldn't admit to their actual numbers. I worked at Bass Pro in the archery depth for a number of years, and you'd be shocked at how many guys have hunted for years and never taken a single deer. There are way more of em than you'd realize. That could be how they never lost one also... they've never shot one! 😂
@@Tbowie13 Yea I have heard of guys who musky fished for 20 years and never landed one, lol. Deer hunting is a challenge, especially if all the person hunts is public, and they don't put in the work to get deep, or never get elevated.
@@BowOnlyOutdoorsyes great video! Would enjoy hearing you discuss why you rank things in the order you do: blood trail, penetration, time/distance to death.
I have been using the 150 gr. Swacker in an Excalibur crossbow, and have taken 6 deer in 7 years. I lost the 7th due to a land owner that refused to allow me to finish tracking it on his property. I used the same mechanical Swacker on 3 deer. I straightened the blades on 2 hits, with 3 point jewelers pliers. But on the 3rd deer one of the blades broke off. I just got a 3 by 4 buck 2 days ago. Have been very pleased with the Swacker. I was a great video comparing the different broadheads. I would be even better if you were to repeat which one was used at the end of each harvested deer.
Personal experience... I've been bow hunting since about 10. I'm almost 70 now. I have used these mechanical broadheads and have never liked there results. I'll stick with a fixed broached thank you. But I am impressed with your results. Keep on enjoying the outdoors sir.
@@anthonyjbargeman5280 we are in the same boat 😉 I have even tuned my arrows with magnus killer bees fixed blades for my R29x cross bow. That took a lot of work and time, but I have both target points and the broad heads hitting exactly the same spot!! Good luck 👍🏻 Season is coming up soon
@@anthonyjbargeman5280 Thank you and good luck to you! I have been slinging arrows for about 50 years now. I have only used the swhacker mechanicals out of my X-Bows. I personally don’t advocate the use of any mechanicals out of a vertical bow. Just my opinion. Nice to hear from someone else that grew up watching all the archery changes 😉Enjoy life Sir
This is the best broadhead test video out there. Nothing better than real testing in the field. Thank you for this. The main conclusion seems to be that shot placement is the main factor. Lots of good broadheads out there these days
We spent about 3 seasons doing pretty much this exact same testing. There were 6 of us in the test. We, as a group came to find that the swhacker broadhead did the best for us overall. We have all stuck with the swhacker for about 8 yrs now still have a tremendous amount of confidence in them. Even though both deer were recovered due to perfect shot placement, we had two killed by rages that we could not find any evidence of the broadhead expanding.
Great video! Really cool to see the different heads in action. Glad to see the G5 do well because I had bought some last year but never had the chance to try them out.
Same I used the dead meat last year to get my first bow deer I shot a doe and a buck on public land and I went on a elk hunt and I used the Montec but sadly didn’t get one but I’m going back this year for whitetail Im going to test the megameats and elk I’m going to stay with the montecs
Great video. I appreciate the truthfulness of your shots. Showing the less than perfect shot and outcome just go to show you a true standup guy. Great Job!!!!
Very good descriptive commentary. Very real world testing. I’m a rifle hunter in northern Minnesota. I harvest a renewable natural managed resource every 2-3 years. Nice job. Held my interest all the way through.
So glad to hear you say that if you shoot expandable broadheads use enough poundage / draw weight to get the job done. I have seen many expandable only penetrate a couple inches. Only wounding the animal. Personally, I am a fixed blade guy and have been shooting the 100 gr three blade Muzzy with excellent results both in by compound ( I shoot 63 lbs) and my crossbow. But I limit my shots to 35 yards anyway. I've been bow hunting for over 50 years now and used many different broadheads and have seen my hunting buddy's usage and results also. the 100 gr Muzzy seems to always work. Thank you for a great video it was very interesting and informative. And by the way, we all have made poor shots, we just do our best not to.
Finally...a PRACTICAL APPLICATION test of broadheads rather than targets and ballistic gell. Awesome video! I use crossbow, but this will apply just the same. Thank you
Great video. Nice to see the different broadheads in action but on top of that, you proved what alot of people say that its not the broadhead, it the shot placement. Any broadhead will kill a deer if its put in the right spot. You even showed the less than perfect ones that worked and didnt work and Kudos for showing the lost ones and owning the shots.
A couple of those shots just show me why I switched to fixed blades. I discovered I was shying away from the shoulder too much for fear of not penetration. (Not to say the shots were bad, just wondering what a fixed blade would have done with them.) You appear to be a great shot though and I enjoyed your video.
My thoughts exactly. My best blood trails were with montec g5 fixed heads. I really don't understand the logic behind picking something with a coin toss rate of breaking or deflecting.
Great video! I especially like the emphasis on making sure your bow has the energy for a mech! A perfectly tuned and balanced bow/arrow is essential for any setup.
Been rifle hunting for 25 years but getting into bow hunting this year. Just bought G5 Deadmeats this week. Every review I've seen shows these kinds of results. They're absolutely razor sharp out of the package, which makes more difference than anything else. The best designs won't get penetration or blood trails if they're not sharp.
One of the coolest broadhead..... no, THE COOLEST broadhead video I've watched. Very well done and incredibly entertaining. Y'all are doing some really neat stuff. Keep it up!
I use the QAD fixed blade and it is deadly. Shot a doe and it fell 10 yards from the shot. I like fixed blades but I’m glad you used these expandable blades I’m learning about them and maybe switching up.
I started using the 100 grain GrimReaper Whitetail special mechanical this year. Found them at the farm store. 4 heads for $45. They pack a mean punch. Had a double lung on an 8 point he made it 70 yards. Had a heart shot on a big doe at 45 yards and let me tell you what! It looked like someone was swinging a bucket of paint. She ran 50ish yards and she had already bled out in the first 30 yards. Very quick ethical kills both down in under 10 seconds. I previously used rage heads and in my experience they don't compare to the GrimReaper. Great video love seeing other peoples experiences with different set ups.
Great video! I’ve done similar tests over the years. I shoot about 10 each year. I much prefer Swhacker #207. The straight blades are easy to sharpen. The rage have exposed sharp edges and can open in quiver. Sevr good design but very difficult to replace blades. Slick Trick easy to sharpen and sharpest out of package. Great fixed head.
Incredible video and very honest showing the highs and lows of bowhunting. I hope you’ll consider the Crimson Talon Croc for your next test it’s a very affordable, tough & sharp single bevel with a low profile that flies amazing. Thank you for this, God bless
I've used Schwacker for the past few seasons. Deer never go over 30 yards with great blood. Great video though. Appreciate your honest evaluation. Happy hunting!
Only broadheads I use. Been using them for about 10 years now and never had a deer go further than 40-50 yards. Can always see them go down from my stand.
I have used the fixed/mechanical 2 blade 100g bloodrunners. They seem to do the trick rather well! In the fixed position, they are an 1 1/8". With the plunger style system, at full open, they are 2 1/8". Great blood trails and typically found within 30-40 yards. Try them sometime. Thanks for the video!
I’d love to see another one of these videos after this season with new broadheads. Try an annihilator (fixed blade that punches holes), mega meat, beast broadhead, etc.
@@rileym2678megameats are nasty I shot rages for years and switched last year after my buddy had blown through elk 2 years in a row with them. I shot one whitetail last year with one and got the same result he did with the dead meat just better. Huge entry and exit holes amazing blood trail penetration is insane for the cut size I had a hard time finding the arrow buried in the ground behind her. And she only went about 15 yards. I’ll never shoot anything else.
Great video. I wish more ppl did content like this. I appreciate you and your honesty. Real world down to earth thanks for showing us on your own money. Thanks.
Great Video. Good choice of test broadheads and I enjoyed your honest reporting. Felt like I was in the tree next to you. I've been running Slick Tricks and G5 with good results. Thanks again
Swhackers are designed to open immediately inside the cavity with the 2 long fresh blades. The 2 tiny blades equaling about 27:44 an inch are the ones that create the entry wound and force open the large blades immediately upon entry so the actual wound channel should be 2” through the entire deer. They work really well for me.
The Grim Reaper I used planed off about ten yards before it reached a doe. The Rage Hypodermic failed to penetrate to my satisfaction. The Slick Trick Magnum provided the quickest kill I’ve made where the deer ran only thirty yards. Now I use 200 grain Iron Will single bevels with bleeders. I strongly recommend these. My 535 grain arrow can pass straight through the shoulder; so I aim forward where the vitals and arteries are. Your final shot on the old buck proves how effective forward hits are. Had that broadhead been a premium single bevel my experiences suggest you would have had a complete pass through. Thank you for the video and sharing your results!
🎯Excellent data sir, back in the day with lesser speeds and fixed blades I had some penetration problems, with 400 fps range crossbows (now legal here), Swhacker (#207) 100 grain 2" cut, 390 grains total weight, works good for me, always expands & always exits, many deer down. -W. Liggett
Rage Hypodermic and NAP Killzone have always been my favorite. Ive tried Swackers, Ramcats, hybrids and other expandables but to me having a 2" entrance hole is super important. Simple test..... Try pushing the broadheads through cardboard by hand and you can feel the resistance each one takes. The more resistance, the least penetration. Great video! Nothing like real world testing. Thats what makes good hunters.
The only broad head out of those I've used is the Swhacker. I've killed a younger doe at about 20 yards with the 3" and it hit that deer like a freight train. She jumped spun around and dropped on the spot. Arrow went clean through and was sticking in the ground about 4". Then I killed a big mature 9 point using another 3" Swhacker and and didn't need to track it either. Definitely slowed my speed down and had a little more arch in the arrow flight because of the weight but supper accurate and deadly. This year I got some of the new 1.5" Sevr hybrids and am going to give them a try. I've heard really good things about those G5 dead meats and your results speak for themselves.
I’ve used most of those as well! And settled on the G5 Deadmeat. Now use the G5 Megameat. Always had amazing luck! My fixed blade of choice is Magnus Ser-Razor!
This is a very good review. You made a great point about sample size, which does limit how much you can conclude about this. Nevertheless, seeing the broadheads in action the way you did has value to me. The most important point you made was about shot placement. The quality of all broadheads that make it to the mass market is very high, and when paired with the right set-up and good shot placement, it does not matter which one you use. The problem is when you make a bad shot, which is going to happen to all bow hunters eventually. Which broadhead can get enough penetration and do enough damage to overcome that. In your study, the G5 Deadmeat was up to the task. I appreciate that showed the bad shots and losing deer. I am a subscriber now and look forward to watching the content you put out.
I'm currently hanging up the phone with my best friend so he can watch this video! We are outdoor hunting fanatics that are the "Looking for the better mouse trap" Nuts! Love this video! My broad head I am taking into the woods this fall is the SEVR hybrid 1.5 and I can't be more excited to further my experience with this latest advancement. We are all looking for that broad head that both make fantastic blood trails and has superior penetration. Great video and I appreciate your perspective.
Great job with real world results. I know you were somewhat disappointed with the fixed blade head, but I've always liked Magnus Stinger Buzzcut 4-blade and Black Hornet 4-blade. You may want to give one of them a try. Thanks again for your great videos.
I use 2 different types of mechanical broadheads for my hunting. For my compound bow I use the NAP Bloodrunners and for my crossbow I use the NAP Double Crossfire. Both very good broadheads. Never been a bug fan of the rage broadheads because I just couldn't seem to get them to open up properly. They were the 3 blade Haven't tried the 2 blades rages yet. I do however like the hypodermic mechanical broadheads and am thinking about trying them soon. Great video. Very informative and educational. Keep up the good work
First things first. This was a great video Micha. Second, the grim reaper and swhacker. Since they are over the top style mechanicals the entrance will be small because the blades need a bit of time to open up in the animal. I live in Wyoming and I know several straight up killers that adore the grim reaper pro 3 blades and they're used for antelope up to bison. Lastly, shot placement shot placement shot placement! You nailed it. They all suck if the arrow isn't placed under the spine, above the brisket, behind the shoulder, and ahead of the liver.
Great, honest video. We've all had bad shots. Appreciate the review and links. I haven't found a broad head that I prefer over any other broad head - personally, shot placement has been the best predictor of success for me. I would be more interested in a video on how these broadhead perform on accuracy (which may be the linked video) - Complete Guide to Broadhead tuning.
Really liked those g5s. You should Try a fixed head with a bigger cut like the qad exodus or the magnus black hornet. Regardless great video, great deer and great shot! Love all your guys’ content
G5 deadmeat has always performed exceptionally well for us. I use it as I don’t feel I lose too much penetration even with it being a mechanical. They fly great and can often be reused. Great video
Great video!! We're new subscribers. My daughter(15) just shot her first deer ever, a beautiful 8 point, using the slick trick standard. Her bow is at 37lbs and got good penetration with the broadhead. Buck went about 60 yards.
First year using them last year. Shot an antelope at 63 yards and got a clean pass through. I could not find the arrow, and he went about 100 yards. Shot a buck with them at 32 yards and got another pass through and the arrow way laying 15 yards behind where he was standing he went roughly 70 yards. Both painted a red carpet for a blood trail.
I am a fixed blade guy, great video nonetheless 👍sweet 8pt.grim reaper performance is exactly why I don’t use mechanical broadheads the rage has let me down many times on seemingly perfect shots. Not here to bash my fellow hunters…. Just my opinion after 41 years of successful hunting, win lose or draw every hunt is successful in my mind.💪
The only thing I took away from this that I didn’t already really think I knew is that there were a few shots here that would have been better served with a fixed blade. Not hating on expandables at all. I shoot them also. But certainly drives home the shot placement is king no matter what head you’re using.
Without ANY doubt the best video you have ever posted. The truthful journey you have put on camera took a ton of foresight. I love the slick trick and have not lost one deer in at 15 years. I average only 4 a year. Two bull elk with pass thru hits and kills. You are right about the lack of blood on trailing many times for me. Where I hunt is way more open with sage and mesquite so it's easier to find them if they die out of my sight. Which is a rare event. Also try Magnus Black Hornets w bleeders. Awesome results too. 👍👍
Great broadhead video! I think it’s so helpful to show actual results on whitetail. Would be great to have you provide even more post shot detail on which organs/blood vessels you hit. Please do it again!!
That slick trick standard has been perfect for me! I use 125 grains. 100 percent pass throughs and amazing blood trails! Haven’t had one run past 25 to 35 yards. Shot placement is king though. That is the most important factor.
Shot placement is key! I’ve been bow hunting since 1990 and have tried more broad heads than I can count! I’ve learned that sharp fixed blade broad heads do better over all. Better penetration , better flight / accuracy and is way more forgiving on quartering shots. That’s just been my experience!
Love the video. With all the talk about heavy arrows I would love to see a broadhead comparison video with a 550+ grain arrow and see if there is a difference especially if you hit that shoulder again.
I went from rage chisel tip to a sevr 1.75 and they basically make the same hole but the sevr gives me more confidence because it’s not gonna bend or break
@@scottpaulsen2649 I harvested 2 with the SEVR last year, nice mature doe and good buck. I had a blade bend on the buck, but not break. The tip is still tip top shape. I really like the SEVR
@@madbarr76 I shot the ulmer edge for years with great success as I said great heads but to say they won't bend or break is a stretch they are probably the most durable mechanical on the market but not indestructible
@@scottpaulsen2649 I honestly don't think there's anything inside a deer that's going to bend or break a titanium sevr. Maybe a rock after it goes through.
Great video. I appreciate the honesty and showing the bad shots as it shows to newer hunters (myself included) that you don't always get a good hit like you intend. You strike me as a very empathetic person and the quiet nature of you videos are calming similar to bob ross in a way. Look forward to seeing new videos! Will sub :)
I just bought the Rage chisel tip broad heads but think will have to get some G5 deadbeat heads as well. Thanks for this video, excellent review and love that you owned your mistakes, I have one of those with my old .243 rifle 😅
seems slightly unfair to say "these fixed blades" when you only tested one and its the smallest one out there, but the video is super awesome and i loved it
But pass throughs every time, some appeared to hit bone and still completely passed through, and he recovered all 3 of them. Nothing but fixed blades do we shoot.
Good video, used the 150 Sevrs, they were ok, been using 150 Rage Hypodermic last 3 years, Love em! Last year didn’t get a pass through on a huge buck and was confused until I walked up on him and on the exit it absolutely smashed his upper leg bone! Never seen a broadhead do that! This year want to try 150 Swhackers just to check em out.
What a great season and you made some great shots! I thought that the RAGE, the SEVR, and the Schwacker did well, but in the end, it's almost always about shot placement! Hoping to do my own test this year as well.
GR Pro Series are my favorite. Incredible. And contrary to a lot of other comments, I have seen that they leave HUGE entry AND exit holes. The blood from those things is devastating.
Comment which broadheads we should test out this fall!
Mega meats!!!!
Any of the Crimson Talon line up. Maybe the 125gr Battle Axe.
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@@BowOnlyOutdoors QAD exodus
I like that you showed the bad shot and owned it. There are a lot of guys out there that claim to have never ever loose a deer, and those guys are full of it.
I lost my first deer last year and it SUCKS
A fixed blade I like is the zwickeys and they work great I believe there 175 grain
I was actually typing out that ive never lost a deer. But then i remembered, i lost one deer and found its skull the following weekend chewed to hell.
It's certainly possible that guys have never lost a deer. I didn't lose any for the first 17 years of deer hunting. But I hunted super thick woods in Indiana, on trails right next to a corn field, so my shots were very close. I moved to NC and hunting open pines, I lost my first deer. Unfortunately, it was a really nice buck. Not that losing any, even a doe, is "acceptable."
Either my situation, or guys who haven't hunted much, and taken 3 or 4 deer could certainly make that claim, though they probably wouldn't admit to their actual numbers.
I worked at Bass Pro in the archery depth for a number of years, and you'd be shocked at how many guys have hunted for years and never taken a single deer. There are way more of em than you'd realize. That could be how they never lost one also... they've never shot one! 😂
@@Tbowie13 Yea I have heard of guys who musky fished for 20 years and never landed one, lol. Deer hunting is a challenge, especially if all the person hunts is public, and they don't put in the work to get deep, or never get elevated.
Absolutely the best broadhead video comparison ever. Great work.
Wow, thank you!
@@BowOnlyOutdoorsyes great video! Would enjoy hearing you discuss why you rank things in the order you do: blood trail, penetration, time/distance to death.
I have been using the 150 gr. Swacker in an Excalibur crossbow, and have taken 6 deer in 7 years. I lost the 7th due to a land owner that refused to allow me to finish tracking it on his property. I used the same mechanical Swacker on 3 deer. I straightened the blades on 2 hits, with 3 point jewelers pliers. But on the 3rd deer one of the blades broke off. I just got a 3 by 4 buck 2 days ago. Have been very pleased with the Swacker. I was a great video comparing the different broadheads. I would be even better if you were to repeat which one was used at the end of each harvested deer.
Best video comparisonon youtube great job!
Great review with the highs and lows as a bow hunter. Respect for showing not optimal shots and the TRUE of bow hunting.
The film job on that 8 point was incredible work for self film! Love to see content like this!
Personal experience...
I've been bow hunting since about 10. I'm almost 70 now. I have used these mechanical broadheads and have never liked there results. I'll stick with a fixed broached thank you. But I am impressed with your results. Keep on enjoying the outdoors sir.
@@anthonyjbargeman5280 we are in the same boat 😉 I have even tuned my arrows with magnus killer bees fixed blades for my R29x cross bow. That took a lot of work and time, but I have both target points and the broad heads hitting exactly the same spot!! Good luck 👍🏻 Season is coming up soon
@@MichaelLakota-vc4tkso do you use a lighter broadhead to get it to shoot the same as a fieldtip?
@@anthonyjbargeman5280 Thank you and good luck to you!
I have been slinging arrows for about 50 years now. I have only used the swhacker mechanicals out of my X-Bows. I personally don’t advocate the use of any mechanicals out of a vertical bow. Just my opinion. Nice to hear from someone else that grew up watching all the archery changes 😉Enjoy life Sir
@@casey7409 I kept all tips the same weight. No matter the style
@@casey7409 you can get field points in any weight you can broadheads. Mine are 200 grain but they're available over 300 grain as well.
This is the best broadhead test video out there. Nothing better than real testing in the field. Thank you for this. The main conclusion seems to be that shot placement is the main factor. Lots of good broadheads out there these days
Really nice presentation not to mention the camera work. I respect the time you put into this. Thanks for sharing.
Best broadhead video on the internet! Thank you sir! Never tried a mechanical broadhead but thinking about trying the rage chisel tip now!
One of the best videos I've ever seen. Very informative and very real. Thank you for adding the bad shots too!
We spent about 3 seasons doing pretty much this exact same testing. There were 6 of us in the test. We, as a group came to find that the swhacker broadhead did the best for us overall. We have all stuck with the swhacker for about 8 yrs now still have a tremendous amount of confidence in them. Even though both deer were recovered due to perfect shot placement, we had two killed by rages that we could not find any evidence of the broadhead expanding.
i agree, i think i have tried every head on the market over the last 45 years or so, the original 1.75" swhacker has always come out on top for me.
I jad GREAT luck with the NAP CROSSFIRE. (The spinning one piece). But, they dropped them. Guess somebody dodnt like them. ???
💯💯💯 Swhackers, simple, affordable, readily available, easy to tune and works great!
Agreed the swhacker, it flies straight and it drops what it hits.
As long as they make Shwacker's I'll never shoot anything else!
One of the best videos I’ve ever seen. And I’ve watched a lot of them. Well done, well done.
Thank you for honest thoughts, and hunting footage. I'm a new and still trying to figure it all out. Great video!
Great video! Really cool to see the different heads in action. Glad to see the G5 do well because I had bought some last year but never had the chance to try them out.
I’m using the G5 Deadmeat this year for my expandable and the G5 Montec for my fixed blade.
Same I used the dead meat last year to get my first bow deer I shot a doe and a buck on public land and I went on a elk hunt and I used the Montec but sadly didn’t get one but I’m going back this year for whitetail Im going to test the megameats and elk I’m going to stay with the montecs
Great video. I appreciate the truthfulness of your shots. Showing the less than perfect shot and outcome just go to show you a true standup guy. Great Job!!!!
Dude you are a bad ass for this review. So we’ll put together. Some of the best content I’ve witnessed!
Very good descriptive commentary. Very real world testing. I’m a rifle hunter in northern Minnesota. I harvest a renewable natural managed resource every 2-3 years. Nice job. Held my interest all the way through.
This is the best broadhead review video out there right now. That g5 deadmeat performance has me trying one this season.
Love ya honesty mate. Admitting when things didn't go as planned. Kudos to you.
So glad to hear you say that if you shoot expandable broadheads use enough poundage / draw weight to get the job done. I have seen many expandable only penetrate a couple inches. Only wounding the animal. Personally, I am a fixed blade guy and have been shooting the 100 gr three blade Muzzy with excellent results both in by compound ( I shoot 63 lbs) and my crossbow. But I limit my shots to 35 yards anyway. I've been bow hunting for over 50 years now and used many different broadheads and have seen my hunting buddy's usage and results also. the 100 gr Muzzy seems to always work. Thank you for a great video it was very interesting and informative. And by the way, we all have made poor shots, we just do our best not to.
Finally...a PRACTICAL APPLICATION test of broadheads rather than targets and ballistic gell. Awesome video! I use crossbow, but this will apply just the same. Thank you
Great video, definitely showing real life scenarios. Like to see you test the Beast in this way. Thank You
Great video. Nice to see the different broadheads in action but on top of that, you proved what alot of people say that its not the broadhead, it the shot placement. Any broadhead will kill a deer if its put in the right spot. You even showed the less than perfect ones that worked and didnt work and Kudos for showing the lost ones and owning the shots.
Hands down the best broadhead test video ever!
A couple of those shots just show me why I switched to fixed blades. I discovered I was shying away from the shoulder too much for fear of not penetration. (Not to say the shots were bad, just wondering what a fixed blade would have done with them.)
You appear to be a great shot though and I enjoyed your video.
My thoughts exactly. My best blood trails were with montec g5 fixed heads. I really don't understand the logic behind picking something with a coin toss rate of breaking or deflecting.
Great video! I especially like the emphasis on making sure your bow has the energy for a mech! A perfectly tuned and balanced bow/arrow is essential for any setup.
Been rifle hunting for 25 years but getting into bow hunting this year. Just bought G5 Deadmeats this week. Every review I've seen shows these kinds of results. They're absolutely razor sharp out of the package, which makes more difference than anything else. The best designs won't get penetration or blood trails if they're not sharp.
Best broadhead video I have seen in a long time. Well done!
One of the coolest broadhead..... no, THE COOLEST broadhead video I've watched. Very well done and incredibly entertaining. Y'all are doing some really neat stuff. Keep it up!
This was a great video. Fun to watch, extremely informative, great work man. Hoping to see more like this from you in the future!
One of the best videos with real results RUclips needs more of these
I use the QAD fixed blade and it is deadly. Shot a doe and it fell 10 yards from the shot. I like fixed blades but I’m glad you used these expandable blades I’m learning about them and maybe switching up.
QAD fan as well
Exodus QAD for Elk, Mule Deer, and Whitetail for me.
I started using the 100 grain GrimReaper Whitetail special mechanical this year. Found them at the farm store. 4 heads for $45. They pack a mean punch. Had a double lung on an 8 point he made it 70 yards. Had a heart shot on a big doe at 45 yards and let me tell you what! It looked like someone was swinging a bucket of paint. She ran 50ish yards and she had already bled out in the first 30 yards. Very quick ethical kills both down in under 10 seconds. I previously used rage heads and in my experience they don't compare to the GrimReaper. Great video love seeing other peoples experiences with different set ups.
Great video! I’ve done similar tests over the years. I shoot about 10 each year. I much prefer Swhacker #207. The straight blades are easy to sharpen. The rage have exposed sharp edges and can open in quiver. Sevr good design but very difficult to replace blades. Slick Trick easy to sharpen and sharpest out of package. Great fixed head.
Incredible video and very honest showing the highs and lows of bowhunting. I hope you’ll consider the Crimson Talon Croc for your next test it’s a very affordable, tough & sharp single bevel with a low profile that flies amazing. Thank you for this, God bless
I've used Schwacker for the past few seasons. Deer never go over 30 yards with great blood. Great video though. Appreciate your honest evaluation. Happy hunting!
Only broadheads I use. Been using them for about 10 years now and never had a deer go further than 40-50 yards. Can always see them go down from my stand.
I was so stoked for your buck! Taking care of the does and you are rewarded with a beautiful buck!!!!
I have used the fixed/mechanical 2 blade 100g bloodrunners. They seem to do the trick rather well! In the fixed position, they are an 1 1/8". With the plunger style system, at full open, they are 2 1/8". Great blood trails and typically found within 30-40 yards. Try them sometime. Thanks for the video!
I’d love to see another one of these videos after this season with new broadheads. Try an annihilator (fixed blade that punches holes), mega meat, beast broadhead, etc.
QAD Exodus too
@@rileym2678megameats are nasty I shot rages for years and switched last year after my buddy had blown through elk 2 years in a row with them. I shot one whitetail last year with one and got the same result he did with the dead meat just better. Huge entry and exit holes amazing blood trail penetration is insane for the cut size I had a hard time finding the arrow buried in the ground behind her. And she only went about 15 yards. I’ll never shoot anything else.
Great video. I wish more ppl did content like this. I appreciate you and your honesty. Real world down to earth thanks for showing us on your own money. Thanks.
Great Video. Good choice of test broadheads and I enjoyed your honest reporting. Felt like I was in the tree next to you. I've been running Slick Tricks and G5 with good results. Thanks again
All self-filmed, two great bucks and plenty of meat in the freezer! This was incredibly impressive. WOW
Swhackers are designed to open immediately inside the cavity with the 2 long fresh blades. The 2 tiny blades equaling about 27:44 an inch are the ones that create the entry wound and force open the large blades immediately upon entry so the actual wound channel should be 2” through the entire deer. They work really well for me.
Possibly esophagus with that grim reaper shot would be my guess
Came here to say this. Almost definitely what happened there.
wanted to post the same
I concur
Agreed, I've had that happen a few times
Agree
The Grim Reaper I used planed off about ten yards before it reached a doe. The Rage Hypodermic failed to penetrate to my satisfaction. The Slick Trick Magnum provided the quickest kill I’ve made where the deer ran only thirty yards. Now I use 200 grain Iron Will single bevels with bleeders. I strongly recommend these. My 535 grain arrow can pass straight through the shoulder; so I aim forward where the vitals and arteries are. Your final shot on the old buck proves how effective forward hits are. Had that broadhead been a premium single bevel my experiences suggest you would have had a complete pass through. Thank you for the video and sharing your results!
John Lusk is the Broadhead testing GURU....Exodus, Iron Will, and Sevr are top of the heap
🎯Excellent data sir, back in the day with lesser speeds and fixed blades I had some penetration problems, with 400 fps range crossbows (now legal here), Swhacker (#207) 100 grain 2" cut, 390 grains total weight, works good for me, always expands & always exits, many deer down. -W. Liggett
Hey man, I appreciate you taking your opportunity for so many tags to be able to do such a cool side-by-side test. Thank you for the video.
Man havent seen anyone test broadheads like this. Great video with very good information. Jeep up the good work and good luck this season.
Best broadhead review I've seen. Really look forward to maybe an expansion on this for the next year
This is an AMAZING video!!! Thanks for the time and effort
Rage Hypodermic and NAP Killzone have always been my favorite. Ive tried Swackers, Ramcats, hybrids and other expandables but to me having a 2" entrance hole is super important. Simple test..... Try pushing the broadheads through cardboard by hand and you can feel the resistance each one takes. The more resistance, the least penetration. Great video! Nothing like real world testing. Thats what makes good hunters.
Great video! Very well put together and informative. Nice to see honesty and true results.
The only broad head out of those I've used is the Swhacker. I've killed a younger doe at about 20 yards with the 3" and it hit that deer like a freight train. She jumped spun around and dropped on the spot. Arrow went clean through and was sticking in the ground about 4". Then I killed a big mature 9 point using another 3" Swhacker and and didn't need to track it either. Definitely slowed my speed down and had a little more arch in the arrow flight because of the weight but supper accurate and deadly. This year I got some of the new 1.5" Sevr hybrids and am going to give them a try. I've heard really good things about those G5 dead meats and your results speak for themselves.
I’ve used most of those as well! And settled on the G5 Deadmeat. Now use the G5 Megameat. Always had amazing luck! My fixed blade of choice is Magnus Ser-Razor!
This is a very good review. You made a great point about sample size, which does limit how much you can conclude about this. Nevertheless, seeing the broadheads in action the way you did has value to me. The most important point you made was about shot placement. The quality of all broadheads that make it to the mass market is very high, and when paired with the right set-up and good shot placement, it does not matter which one you use. The problem is when you make a bad shot, which is going to happen to all bow hunters eventually. Which broadhead can get enough penetration and do enough damage to overcome that. In your study, the G5 Deadmeat was up to the task. I appreciate that showed the bad shots and losing deer. I am a subscriber now and look forward to watching the content you put out.
I'm currently hanging up the phone with my best friend so he can watch this video!
We are outdoor hunting fanatics that are the "Looking for the better mouse trap" Nuts!
Love this video! My broad head I am taking into the woods this fall is the SEVR hybrid 1.5 and I can't be more excited to further my experience with this latest advancement. We are all looking for that broad head that both make fantastic blood trails and has superior penetration. Great video and I appreciate your perspective.
Great job with real world results. I know you were somewhat disappointed with the fixed blade head, but I've always liked Magnus Stinger Buzzcut 4-blade and Black Hornet 4-blade. You may want to give one of them a try. Thanks again for your great videos.
I use 2 different types of mechanical broadheads for my hunting. For my compound bow I use the NAP Bloodrunners and for my crossbow I use the NAP Double Crossfire. Both very good broadheads. Never been a bug fan of the rage broadheads because I just couldn't seem to get them to open up properly. They were the 3 blade Haven't tried the 2 blades rages yet. I do however like the hypodermic mechanical broadheads and am thinking about trying them soon. Great video. Very informative and educational. Keep up the good work
First things first. This was a great video Micha.
Second, the grim reaper and swhacker. Since they are over the top style mechanicals the entrance will be small because the blades need a bit of time to open up in the animal.
I live in Wyoming and I know several straight up killers that adore the grim reaper pro 3 blades and they're used for antelope up to bison.
Lastly, shot placement shot placement shot placement! You nailed it. They all suck if the arrow isn't placed under the spine, above the brisket, behind the shoulder, and ahead of the liver.
True hunter! Thank you for putting so much time and effort into this video!
Great, honest video. We've all had bad shots. Appreciate the review and links. I haven't found a broad head that I prefer over any other broad head - personally, shot placement has been the best predictor of success for me. I would be more interested in a video on how these broadhead perform on accuracy (which may be the linked video) - Complete Guide to Broadhead tuning.
Really liked those g5s. You should Try a fixed head with a bigger cut like the qad exodus or the magnus black hornet. Regardless great video, great deer and great shot! Love all your guys’ content
Hands down one of the best texts I have seen. Thank you for doing this
G5 deadmeat has always performed exceptionally well for us. I use it as I don’t feel I lose too much penetration even with it being a mechanical. They fly great and can often be reused. Great video
Great video!! We're new subscribers. My daughter(15) just shot her first deer ever, a beautiful 8 point, using the slick trick standard. Her bow is at 37lbs and got good penetration with the broadhead. Buck went about 60 yards.
@@MKOutdoors awesome! Thanks for joining the fun and congratulations to your daughter on her first deer!
@@BowOnlyOutdoors thank you!
Surprised that's legal. We have to be 40 or 45 in ohio I believe. Nice she got one.
@WolfinWolvesClothing713 the minimum draw weight in New Jersey is 35lbs
BEST 10 SECOND INTRO EVER!!!!!
I’ve been very impressed with the G5 MegaMaeats
The mega meat broadheads work amazing. My absolute favorite tips
First year using them last year. Shot an antelope at 63 yards and got a clean pass through. I could not find the arrow, and he went about 100 yards. Shot a buck with them at 32 yards and got another pass through and the arrow way laying 15 yards behind where he was standing he went roughly 70 yards. Both painted a red carpet for a blood trail.
I’ve been a Muzzy guy my entire 20 years bow hunting, but that G5 is awesome!
Try the magnus black hornet. I’ve used tons of mechanicals and had great success. But that black hornet remains my favorite.
I have g5 dead meats and non-ser Black Hornets in my quiver. Both killers!
I love the black hornet but it did me wrong last year switching back to the swhacker
I use Magnus stingers andagnus buzzcuts, best fixed blade in my opinion.
Been using the Magnus Black hornet ser-razors 125 gr. And they are the best
Great content! Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
I am a fixed blade guy, great video nonetheless 👍sweet 8pt.grim reaper performance is exactly why I don’t use mechanical broadheads the rage has let me down many times on seemingly perfect shots. Not here to bash my fellow hunters…. Just my opinion after 41 years of successful hunting, win lose or draw every hunt is successful in my mind.💪
great vid
The only thing I took away from this that I didn’t already really think I knew is that there were a few shots here that would have been better served with a fixed blade. Not hating on expandables at all. I shoot them also. But certainly drives home the shot placement is king no matter what head you’re using.
Great video. I go back and forth between the grim reaper whitetail specials and rage no collar.
Without ANY doubt the best video you have ever posted. The truthful journey you have put on camera took a ton of foresight. I love the slick trick and have not lost one deer in at 15 years. I average only 4 a year. Two bull elk with pass thru hits and kills. You are right about the lack of blood on trailing many times for me. Where I hunt is way more open with sage and mesquite so it's easier to find them if they die out of my sight. Which is a rare event. Also try Magnus Black Hornets w bleeders. Awesome results too. 👍👍
I’ve had the same success with the Rage chisel tip. Ole Reliable
Great broadhead video! I think it’s so helpful to show actual results on whitetail. Would be great to have you provide even more post shot detail on which organs/blood vessels you hit. Please do it again!!
Will be using G5 MEGAmeat for the 2nd year this year! Took 2 deer last year with it, great flight and incredible hole!
That slick trick standard has been perfect for me! I use 125 grains. 100 percent pass throughs and amazing blood trails! Haven’t had one run past 25 to 35 yards. Shot placement is king though. That is the most important factor.
what a compilation of real world broadhead testing. awesome
Shot placement is key! I’ve been bow hunting since 1990 and have tried more broad heads than I can count! I’ve learned that sharp fixed blade broad heads do better over all. Better penetration , better flight / accuracy and is way more forgiving on quartering shots. That’s just been my experience!
Love the video. With all the talk about heavy arrows I would love to see a broadhead comparison video with a 550+ grain arrow and see if there is a difference especially if you hit that shoulder again.
I went from rage chisel tip to a sevr 1.75 and they basically make the same hole but the sevr gives me more confidence because it’s not gonna bend or break
It's a great head but it's a stretch to say it won't bend or break
@@scottpaulsen2649 I harvested 2 with the SEVR last year, nice mature doe and good buck. I had a blade bend on the buck, but not break. The tip is still tip top shape. I really like the SEVR
@@madbarr76 I shot the ulmer edge for years with great success as I said great heads but to say they won't bend or break is a stretch they are probably the most durable mechanical on the market but not indestructible
@@scottpaulsen2649 I honestly don't think there's anything inside a deer that's going to bend or break a titanium sevr. Maybe a rock after it goes through.
I've had tip curl over on the 1.75 titanium sevr. But it hit a rock after a pass through
Great video. I appreciate the honesty and showing the bad shots as it shows to newer hunters (myself included) that you don't always get a good hit like you intend. You strike me as a very empathetic person and the quiet nature of you videos are calming similar to bob ross in a way. Look forward to seeing new videos! Will sub :)
I just bought the Rage chisel tip broad heads but think will have to get some G5 deadbeat heads as well. Thanks for this video, excellent review and love that you owned your mistakes, I have one of those with my old .243 rifle 😅
seems slightly unfair to say "these fixed blades" when you only tested one and its the smallest one out there, but the video is super awesome and i loved it
But pass throughs every time, some appeared to hit bone and still completely passed through, and he recovered all 3 of them. Nothing but fixed blades do we shoot.
I am huge fan of the Swhackers. I have used them for a number of years and haven’t had one fail yet.
Great video! Looks like Waddell & the Bone Collector boys ain't lying about the G5.
Good video, used the 150 Sevrs, they were ok, been using 150 Rage Hypodermic last 3 years, Love em! Last year didn’t get a pass through on a huge buck and was confused until I walked up on him and on the exit it absolutely smashed his upper leg bone! Never seen a broadhead do that! This year want to try 150 Swhackers just to check em out.
Awesome video man! Glad to see you respect the game. Keep up the good work!
Amazing work buddy and amazing video! True real world tests!
What a great season and you made some great shots! I thought that the RAGE, the SEVR, and the Schwacker did well, but in the end, it's almost always about shot placement! Hoping to do my own test this year as well.
GR Pro Series are my favorite. Incredible. And contrary to a lot of other comments, I have seen that they leave HUGE entry AND exit holes. The blood from those things is devastating.
The Grim Reaper has really done well for me. It's hard to think of another after what I've experienced.Shot placement is paramount. Good luck 25:29
Nice bro! I’m still learning everyday. Still trying to get good enough to go hunting. thanks for the great videos.
Grim Reaper. Watch em drop
Hell no. Didn't even open on a javelina. I'll never buy that garbage again.
@@codycreager4428 i think he should of went with the Whitetail Special, ive used those for years now and never had an issue with them opening.
Whitetail special is incredible.
@@codycreager4428 How do you know it don’t open
This is one of the best ive ever seen on a broad verry nice job .we all make bad shots ty.
I agree I liked that you showed the good and the bad. Well done!