Broadhead Roundup // Sending Them to You!!

Broadhead Roundup // Sending Them to You!! FULL SEND tinkering content, today we're adding lighted nocks, repairing fletching, spinning arrows, and looking at broadheads to take to Texas for some spring hunting... PLUS some giveaways for you the subscribers!
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[@steven_farmer89]

These longer videos are amazing, it's hard to test some of the more expensive broadheads so it's appreciated that you show them in full detail. Helps me make the right choice when buying them. Another great video.

[@ElkShape]

Glad you like them!

[@rogerramjet7567]

Iron will is the real deal. Absolutely the sharpest by far. Extremely tough. Great steel.

[@adamm74]

One way to practice with lighted nock weight is to glue in some small small screws into the nonlighted nocks. Then weigh them and grind them down to weight. Works great. That way you don’t ‘waste’ the battery of your lighted nocks when just practicing.

[@XtremeBUZZ]

Check out Woodys archery supply’s nocks. They are good! Cheaper than nockturnals. I feel they are brighter than nockturnal. They are called Starburst nocks. They have a wide spectrum of colors, from red to pink, blue and green, white, and flashing. 38.50 for 6 nocks, and you can even order practice nocks so your not killing your hunting nocks. They are roughly 25 grains and you don’t need a nock tool to cut them off.

[@davidpakulski4820]

Woody's are the best nocks I've seen. 186 hours in a frozen bottle of water and it came back on after it thawed out. Good peeps to

[@victorneville2289]

I enjoy watching you videos. I learn so much and it’s nice to have someone honest instead of some of these other wanna bees just feed you a bunch of bs. Keep the videos going and good luck in the up coming season and it’s shows your true colors giving back to your viewers I really appreciate that. Keep the hard work going.

[@ElkShape]

Thanks G!

[@timbow50]

Just received 12 DeePower 100 grain 3 blade fixed. They are razor sharp and everyone weighs exactly 98 grains. Lusaka adventures did his tests and I was impressed also. They are truly a quality head. And to only cost $21 a dozen. I haven't got to shoot them yet but if anything they will surely kill a hog at twenty yards. I'm very sure they will be plenty well made for whitetail. 1 1/8" cut.

[@samventura5455]

Thorn Broadheads are legit! They have the best containment system and always open, I've never had to track more than 30 yards. Plus they offer a reblade service for when they get dull so you can keep using them over and over.

[@ChristopherM88]

So informational on the tinkering! It's helped me out so much on my setup and how to shorten my learning curve on being able to find what works for me!

[@pikdiesel]

Thanks for doing the comparison. I've been shooting mechanicals the last 10 years with mixed results. I built new arrows this year in addition to switching to fixed. I could use a few to test! Thanks for your generosity! 🤘🏻

[@dannyb7847]

ABT I love messing around with the new bow. Thanks for the info Dan.

[@garaldfillmore5026]

I tested the Thorns for Black Ovis when they wanted to start carrying them on the site. They always opened up through cardboard, and blew threw an elk scapula no problem with the head, and blades staying intact. A lot of great heads there!

[@jesselost05420]

Your backwall is awesome love that older wood look. Iron Wills for the win man I love those things. They are pricey but they are solid.

[@tannerwillis3701]

One problem I’ve had is the weight difference going from lighted nocks to regular. I’ve tried pin nocks, didn’t like them because they are always muck thinner than the nocturnals and will cause some nock pinch when switching back to the lighted nock. Victory sells an aluminum nock that weighs 16 grains I believe for .204. I’ve found it’s a much more inexpensive way to practice with my hunting setup.

[@islandpainter3964]

Using the slick trick ss3 three blade. Love the one piece construction. I think a cnc milled head will always be as close to indestructible as you can get. Running victory extortions with 50grain insert. Total weight 570grain. Im pulling 75pnd at 31inch draw. V3 31. Happy with it.

[@WillsGoneWalkabout]

Someone is going to be stoked when a box of Iron Will's fall out of their box! Good work Dan.

[@vancejohnson1778]

Nice job on the ABT video Dan, definitely the way to be always looking to improve each day nd each set up, definitely alot of options out there for broadheads,

[@ElkShape]

Thanks 👍

[@jacobs3418]

I won't discredit ironwill bill or his products. Any of them. Ever. No leg in the race there. Only reason I haven't messed with them, is the price, and I don't think I'll ever pull the trigger, because if I did. I may loose my spot in bed and be on the couch. The Snyder system permanently combined with a left bevel that was just released shoved into black eagle x impact just makes me tingle. Mind you. Personally that would be the only set up I would permanently affix like that. That being said. I still haven't found a better fixed blade for the price point that the tooth of the arrow provides. Im not sponsored by anyone, youtubes my only social media.. but I'd go as far as mailing you some or giving you my discount code to Drop the vented blades with their line. Shoot solid 1 inch or 1 3/16. Solid 1 piece milled from the the same steel tip to tip. Everyone hates on lumenok, but. As far as I know. And I'll be corrected I'm sure. But. Aren't they the only lighted nock company that uses actual nocks then illuminates them? Absolutely love the content, tinkering and research you, your friends/crew, and mfjj provide, as always, abt!

[@thekingassassin7992]

Isn’t it great UA Idaho hunters finally get some fun archery stuff now days

[@austinhall5933]

Ethics makes a sweet .204 halfout

[@davidholliday2703]

Glad to see you showing some love to single bevels.

[@houghtonic1975]

I’d recommend shooting those tooth of the arrow xl again. I haven’t seen them with planing issues. They have been flying great out to 60 yards for me. Right with field points. Maybe your rest is a touch low or it was just not as good a shot as you thought.

[@mattredford5137]

I’ve put down 5 deer with the annihilators. The holes that they leave are awesome

[@ElkShape]

glad to hear your feedback

[@brockpeck7073]

Thorn came out with there new broadheads. I putting it through a turkey also.

[@taydertot3107]

I like your arrow tattoo looks really good , especially when u let an arrow fly at a animal. Keep it up 👍🏼 me from Canada 🇨🇦

[@ElkShape]

Thank you! Will do!

[@naturalbornkillers8524]

I shoot the evolutions both Jekyll and Hyde broad heads and I love them. Both are very accurate and good blood trails.

[@josephgish2573]

I love my Iron Will Sb’s. Fly incredibly well.

[@longdrawarcher4857]

You should take a look at the flying arrow archery Orion’s. They are a very solid little head offered in 3 blade, and a 4 blade.

[@patrickscheel3943]

When are you guys getting the side plates back in stock?!?

[@barnypt1]

So Generous of you! I love your videos! I think they are some of the best, informative and interesting on elk and gear! I will be placing my order for sure!!

[@jeremyhildebrandt]

Dan thanks for the ABT broadhead info. I have got to start doing my own brodhead tinkering. I have shot the same 4 blade 125 grian muzzys for the past 15 years. I bought 55 of them on closeout. Might be time to start looking for new ones.

[@crabwalk1891]

Generally speaking, if you have an arrow that has developed a wobble and you have ruled out the field tip or broadheads, it’s going to be in the insert, you can put the arrow on a hard surface with one hand just barely above the insert with the other hand holding the arrow up at a 45degree angle and add pressure, minimal and bend that insert back into a good spot. This may require several attempts and you’ll have to pay attention to the arrow and spin/rotate the arrow as necessary. I’ve done this with dozens of arrows but not I run titanium inserts and that rarely is needed!

[@danielthomson5353]

Watch em drop!!

[@stevenmorgan6816]

Thank you for your content, have been reaching and experimenting with different weight out front and have found 200 grains are working best for my set up. Thank you again.

[@dougroope8040]

Hi Dan. I just wanted to comment about your switch to lighted nocks, as you stated they may affect your sight tape. I switched to them 3 years ago and have noticed no noticeable difference out to 120 yds, even with my broadheads… Best of luck on your upcoming hunts… Love your shows…

[@deserthunter5314]

Love the tinkering videos, keep up the work!

[@michaelmolgaard9196]

Hope you guys see this, have you ever considered the iron will wide series? It seems like hole size is a big deal for y’all. Maybe something to ABT with? Would love to hear/see your thoughts!

[@coltwimbish6526]

Bought two pairs of the gloves last year, love them for bowhunting. Not extremely warm but definitely helps, they do catch bark pretty well tho haha

[@ElkShape]

Good to know!

[@frankspataro9714]

You autographing those heads for people lol

[@sheyanderson4371]

I highly recommend getting a Stay Sharp 344 system for that Annihilator and any other fixed 3 blade broadheads you have. I used them on my Annihilator 125's and they are a lot sharper compared to flat stone sharpening. Also, as an Idahoan, stoked that they finally allow lighted nocks, it's been long overdue. Great videos, keep them up!

[@jacobs3418]

@elkshape hey Dan, just thought I'd like to swing back cause I just got the email. But. Tooth of the arrow is currently doing r&d on a 2 blade single bevel. Currently no release date. But I have confirmation. I know we both tinker to no end, so I figured I'd tell you about something hot coming.

[@jessirustad9360]

Great stuff. Lots of fantastic information! Thanks

[@montuckyman4982]

With your love of 3 blades I can't believe I haven't seen you try then QAD Exodus at all!

[@Bearbait1154]

So I just listen to a Hoyt podcast talking to Randy Ulmer. He was talking about the turbulence created by the breadhead and the resulting accuracy and noise associated. Therefore he shoots Sevr broaheads for the accuracy combined with low noise. Which of these fixed blade broadheads have you found to create the least amount of noise and to be the most accurate for you?

[@elichinonis]

I am a true true believer in the Slick Trick Magnum's and Grim Reaper Micro Hades

[@frankgulla8782]

You should check out swhacker's for deer sized critters. You won't find a more accurate head out there. I use the 100gr 2" cut and have killed close to 20 deer and all have been pass throughs with great blood trails. Iron wills are definately great fixed heads but expensive. Crimson talon has some very interesting single bevel heads with some wide cuts 1.5 inches and are pretty inexpensive, great video, thank you.

[@joncox2682]

I like the longer videos bro keep up the good work and send me a iron will to FT.Bragg would love to try them

[@Thejohnmullen]

Sick intro, great job on continuing to pump out great content

[@ElkShape]

Thanks! Will do!

[@chengsterboi07]

I think you guys should try the day six evo broadhead. I am still testing them out but i would like your guys opinion. They are close to the iron will

[@Boschy]

Have you tried the Sevr mechanical broadheads? They have the best opening method in my opinion

[@ElkShape]

Have heard good things!

[@jayonez137]

I was stuck on the QAD Exodus for years. With great success. But I recently switched to the Iron Will Single bevel solids And I love them. I do not like lighted nocks. I tried them a few times. There is no denying that my arrows fly differently with them. I shoot with both eyes open. I always see where my arrow hits in whitetail range.

[@eugene7890]

How did the QAD Exodus fly compare to your field tips?? Which one do you like better as far as putting a nice hole and blood trail, QAD Exodus or iron will??

[@jayonez137]

@@eugene7890 Hands down Iron will singe bevel Makes a nastier wound channel and blood trail. The exodus fly great. I really liked that blade over shaft design. The Iron Wills cost a lot more.

[@Allegiance_Outdoors]

Dang it!! I purchased a dozen arrows and inserts from you 2 days ago!! Usually I am a day late and a dollar short....this time I am 2 days early! lol

[@ronlangager404]

Dan shoots a left helical, is that because his string is twisted Right? You guys should (tinker) run a test with twisting the strings left or right and see how it affects the arrow coming off the bow.

[@saulgood6190]

Yes thats the theory anyway. Or rather that the clockwise twisted strings have counter clockwise serving. There are some builders that twist their strings counter clockwise on purpose, and those seem to all naturally twist right off the bow.

[@saulgood6190]

Here's a good video if your interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4Gcd3eea9SCo9E. String twist direction vs BareShaft rotation direction by 1nestly in case you dont want to use the link.

[@davebarnes6239]

Just ordered some elk shape vanes need some broadheads for tinkering on rip tkos

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

I want to try a new arrow setup for my Semi new PRIME Black 3 bow that I got late last summer and didn’t use it last fall. But 2022 is the year for it. I am thinking of doing 200 upfront instead of 150. Bumping my broadhead weight up to at least 125 grain. I am a left eye dominate shooter and since I am actually wanting to build my arrows instead of just running what I can buy off the shelf at Cabela’s, I believe that I need to go left helical. I have a straight jig, so I better pick up the left helical one. Pretty awesome giveaway, especially with the Iron Wills. Now that I know that they have left bevels I was thinking 🤔 hard about them among others. Thanks for sharing and good luck in Texas. Your Kifaru buddy Aron Snyder has been guiding down in Texas and they have been stacking the Aoudad even with a traditional bow 🏹🐐

[@ItsDburch]

12 grains of tape around the very back of the shaft would mimic the wieght of lighted nocks without the hassle. That being said, wieght isn't the only factor in a nock.

[@EvanRoshad]

You gotta give the day six evos a try. I tried them and the iron will solids last year and the evos ended up being my choice. Love the vids!

[@juanvelasco804]

Man I love these videos! Family and I are hitting the road down to stonewall today for elk camp, wife said she hasn’t seen me this excited/ nervous for an event in awhile!

[@AlbeeSoaring]

Have you ever tried the Kudupoint contour? I was getting my first broad heads and the shop talked me into getting them. I have looked into them more and found they offer right and left single bevel and a plus series with bleeders. I havent had a chance to kill with them yet but found they are so dang close to how my field points shoot. I think I need to add front weight though to use my new knockon lighted knocks. Its funny I didnt think about them weighting more and needing to offset until seeing this video. Thanks for the info as always.

[@luissantana5261]

Let’s go chase some axis next time you’re in Texas I’m near San Antonio 🤙🏾

[@outlawcustombows]

Dan, do yourself a solid and order some Kayuga heads from Australia. You won't buy another broadhead again. ZOT's are insane as are the Pilot cuts. 2 blade single bevel with single bevel bleeders if you so wish.

[@goldtip34]

Good info, keep up the vidoes and have fun.

[@jeffdarula9592]

Would love to see you take the evolution expandable to Texas for a review

[@josephdipietro8367]

2 years ago I killed 4 whitetails with a thorn OGs. The last deer, the one blade bent. They are pretty awesome.

[@bamabowhunter8499]

Hay you tried the new thorn crown?

[@josephdipietro8367]

@@bamabowhunter8499 I have a pack but didnt try they yet.

[@douglasely7416]

Love the videos keep up the good work always learn something new or find something new love the iron will but the price is little much thanks for all the info on the videos i been trying watch them all

[@johncrosse9305]

When are you going to put up a new spring bear podcast? How did you and your dad do the last few years?

[@johnnybeard5044]

I bet that I have a broadhead that you have never seen, it spins on it's own

[@easternoutdoorsman2521]

The old razorback? I used to shoot them in the 90s. Very accurate but didn't survive the animal. One time use.

[@barrettkegley2086]

@@easternoutdoorsman2521 I have the 125g 3 blade and the 150g 5 blades. Still in the packs

[@kren1101]

Just made my order!

[@ElkShape]

word!

[@chandlerrose3969]

I have an Idaho bear hunt planned for spring 2023. I’m thinking about running the standard GR Hades for the larger cut. I’m curious what your thoughts would be on that? Also, what are your thoughts comparing the RIP TKO’s and the Black Eagle Rampage? Thanks for the awesome and consistent vids!

[@ElkShape]

Those work well. Bears are pretty light skinned. Big holes = good!

[@jarredmurphy4116]

Have you ever ran the Day Six EVO? They are similar to the Iron Will with bleeders.

[@tysobol]

Great info! What's your favorite method for cleaning the old glue off the shaft before you replace a fletching?

[@johndagostino2451]

Very interesting content I subscribe greetings from the uk you say Murphy’s law we say Sod’s law here in uk 🇬🇧 I no idea so much choices for bow hunting but alas here in uk not legal to bow hunt 👍🇮🇹🐾🦊

[@ep3389]

Why do you want left helical iron wills over right? Is there a reason or do your arrows just fly better that way

[@dannyb7847]

I need one of those tri pods

[@ryanoneil6747]

I know your not big on mechanical but you should check out the sevr heads Arron Snyder approves of them.

[@alanhaynes1717]

Great 👍 info Bro! Thank you-♨️

[@dad3562]

My closed caption wasn’t working. Did he say what his all around preferred broad head was for all game? From javelina size and on up to elk?

[@chucklewis5396]

I know you shoot higher poundage setups.. I'm shooting a 80lb bow and have found if you are shooting the Nocturnals make sure it is the multifit style like you have. The ones that are the hourglass shape (softer plastic) WILL NOT hold up at higher poundages.. after like 2-3 shots you can see bend in the nock and they will explode soon after. Hope you have a great Tx hunt!

[@chucklewis5396]

Also check out the Bloodsport Grave Digger 125gr COC.. You probably have seen them, but they are wicked..

[@crazyasian1975]

great video as always!

[@tonekapone1992]

The quality of content that you guys release is awesome. kEEP DOING YOUR THANG! PS...I would be happy to relinquish you of the burden of owning so many broadheads.

[@longdrawarcher4857]

I can’t stand nockturnal nocks, they never fit correctly. I always have to use a plastic bag as a spacer. And I do purchase the correct nocks for my shafts.

[@bamabowhunter8499]

Hey Dan do you know when the white elk shape side plates will be back in stock? Wifeys gonna order me some for my bday! Thanks

[@willgutman6164]

Hi Dan. My question for you is I don’t want to change from shooting my favorite arrows. Gold tip 5575/400. In Your video you talked about the gold tip stainless steel inserts. My problem is all I can find to fit my arrow is brass or aluminum. Which would you recommend or should I consider different arrows?? Thanks

[@rage9720]

Do you guys watch bowmar bow hunting? He is very detailed on arrow builds. He goes down to the grain on every component of the arrow. He takes some really long shots that most bow hunters won’t take but his attention to meticulous detail seems to work. What are your thoughts?

[@Lucas-jy7cv]

That man is wild one lol.

[@jamesmuhlbeier9032]

I was hoping the evolution were going to be part of the give away. I have been looking at those. Let me know what you think.

[@mikeguy9668]

Give firenock a shot. Expensive but well worth it

[@montuckyman4982]

They are awesome! I need to get some more. And they seriously make practice at long range so much funner. Watching that tracer arc into the center

[@brentbandy3566]

If you don’t mind me asking, what’re your thoughts on the QAD Exodus?

[@LFC911]

i will take the set of 100g iron will solids

[@deanbrantley]

I’ve seen the damage IW can do, personally I don’t think you can do much better than that Micro Hades for fixed and Sevr is my only mechanical option. John Lusk has taken multiple animals in Africa, and it’s the only mech to withstand his testing and looked brand new in the end.

[@Miketheman009]

What no QAD exodus 125?

[@shoot4fun302]

You don't get parachuting with that extra hard helical?

[@jpjr6757]

Does that gold tip outsert act as an impact collar or just a heavy outsert to help when pulling arrows from targets?

[@rocknthamix]

Let’s go! 💎

[@TimConnor13]

First! Wait what? 😎

[@benshingledecker5742]

“I shot it threw a target three times so I would still consider it good to go” have fun not being able to cut. Ranch fairy would be furious if he herd that

[@working_to_hunt]

Just got my IW SB Left 125 Solids. I’m interested in a “wide solid sb left” from bill if he does it!

[@2tiredpilot459]

I'm seriously considering some of the grim reaper hades after watching some of your videos.

[@ronaldeldred9673]

I hunt Rosie’s it’s the best head to shoot!!!

[@bowbender5095]

Hey Dan, why do you use the primer pen on the shaft and not the fletching? Honestly I have never thought of doing it that way. I put it on the fletching and they never come off

[@jacobs3418]

Most of your primer pens are acetone/denatured spirits, and with alot of the new adhesives and vanes, you only need to clean one or the other. I still clean both, I'm mildly ocd. But you can use them for shaft/vane cleaning. With the amount of vanes I've sliced off I could see people saving time for video sake just to clean one and get it on there. Not saying that's what happened here. More could of been done between clips, but it's not as uncommon as one would believe.

[@philiplaundy5651]

Dan, have you ever shot the qad exodus 125’s? If you get a chance I’d love to hear how you’d compare them to your GR Hades. Would love to win those tooth if the arrow 125’s! Maybe I’ll buy some side plates for my vxr. Keep up the good work

[@eugene7890]

I Would also like to hear his opinion on the QAD Exodus 👍

[@traviscroft91]

How do those slick trick ss3 fly out at distance I've been thinking about picking some up or even ozcut elite 3 blade