Is This Broadhead Test LEGIT?

[@klundin2000]

I do deer management on city hunts….I can vouch for the QAD Exodus. Twenty-one deer so far, shot through shoulders, bones, and joints with no damage to the broadhead. I practice with blades that shot through deer, then replace with new or resharpened blades just before I hunt. Love them!!!

[@merrettb.outdoors]

Do the qad destroy targets bad when practicing? The shape looks like they would pull apart a target pretty bad

[@coffeensteak]

it can depending of the target type @@merrettb.outdoors

[@klundin2000]

@@merrettb.outdoors I shoot the straight back not the barb type. It will sort of cube up an area if you keep shooting the same spot. A two blade double bevel probably tears up a target the least.

[@nathanschnier2886]

​@@merrettb.outdoorsi didnt have any issues with it in targer, nothing any different than a usual 3 blade.

[@nathanschnier2886]

I went through a coyote and stuck in a tree, and it dinged 1 blade. But boy did it leave a heck of a trail on my buck. 2 seperate 1 foot wide paths solid red, entry and exit. Love them and will be my go to for a long time now.

[@jons858]

Exodus is a tank. There isn’t a broadhead test video out there that they don’t do well. Most of all, there is no shortage of comments/stories from people with success. The blades are thick and strong. Resharpen easily.

[@kylehardin936]

ABT! That's the most broadheads I've seen included in one test...and they all looked pretty damn good.

[@RichValentine1972]

Try out the Slick Trick Grizz Trick II. And the Afllictor K2. Also an outstanding heads

[@Dscolo]

Loved the video. Surprised not to see tooth of the arrow in the mix considering the emphasis on armerican made products in all of your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@Orr_s]

Cant wait to see what they’ll do on a deer next season. I have those, and the VPA solid 3 blade. But why not go with the bigger cut for close quarters whitetails

[@user-dg9hu5kh1q]

Last year I shot a fully mature whitetail doe with the qad exodus. 20 yrd shot, and I had a Complete pass through. The arrow stuck into the dirt roughly 8 in after passing through the deer. The most impressive thing about it was that it broke her offside leg. It didn't go through the scapula. It went through essentially the top of her femur on the off side. Completely broke the leg and aside from being dulled, the broadhead was completely fine.

[@user-nh7ei9zj7x]

This is AWESOME! Watching those arrows disappear really shows how much power and energy each one really holds.

[@michaelschnitzer4054]

Annihilators are probably one of the most durable heads out there. The design to the back gives the blades so much support I think they’re as close to indestructible as a head can be. May not be known the leave the best blood trail we haven’t had to look for one yet, they’ve been dropping within site.

[@chrisplatz3114]

I've used slicktrick standards for 17 years. They will not leave my quiver. My 12 year old sun smoked his 1st bow buck with QAD exidos and had great results. ABT.

[@beyondtheblackstumpoutdoor3106]

Ive shot the slick trick magnus for a few years and i can say they are by far my favorite fixed blade. They never went far. If i ever switched back to fixed thats what id shoot

[@timsmoke8538]

Been shooting the slick trick Magnum 125's for 7 years now with great results. super sharp right of the box and fly so good!

[@NMBowhntr]

Not into moving parts on my broadheads. The QAD Exodus, Iron Will Vented and Annihilator all get it done for me. There is an aftermarket jig for hollow grinding the edge on the Annihilator that over comes their less-than-impressive sharpness out of the box. It’s called a StaySharp guide. Makes them shaving sharp, and they fly great and are silent. Lots of good heads to choose from though.

[@daniel_bryant]

Congratulations on hitting 100k been following you for a couple years now. I have never elkhunted but I love whitetail hunting and have learned quite a bit from this channel even for the whitetail woods

[@klykey461]

Love my QADs, had to Broadhead tune them, me and my hunting buddies use them, always get pas throughs good blood trails, never had to track anything over 70 yards extremely durable.

[@spiceyrollgaming7069]

The Iron Wills and QADs are def gonna be my choices for 2024 season. Much appreciated @elkshape for the comparison done here. #abt

[@andrewgrogan9767]

YO DAN!!! You did whatevey single one of us wants to do in our own back yards! Man or women or child. Wants to just set up targets in there backyard and shoot crap. Wood,metal,targets. Testing all the broadheads without all the jumbo mumbo math and elevation and wind age and temp blah blah blah. Just go out there and shoot stuff and that’s exactly what you did. You tested a boat load of different broadhead and showed your results. You’re very transparent which is why we trust you. Good on you man. Loved the video love your work keep it up. OH!! Next time throw a sevr 1.75 titanium in there. You should see the hole I put through a deers shoulder with it. Cleaned off the blood put it right back in the quiver of my phase 4. Much love homie from Long Island NY

[@ElkShape]

I was able to use the Sevr 1.75 on a whitetail doe a couple months ago and was impressed!

[@dirtbikeridr12]

been eyeing the iron will but love the wound channel of the 3 blade broad heads... love seeing the type of testing any one else could do in their back yard!

[@sheyanderson4371]

These kinds of videos are always fun, even if they aren't the most scientific. Broadheads aren't cheap anymore and it is good to know that there are some out there that can get multiple uses and we get the most for our dollar. Keep up the videos, always appreciated.

[@ElkShape]

Glad you like them!

[@Evasive14]

Still no KUDU LIKE WTF DUDE! Has to be one of the better single bevel heads I’ve EVER used! So accurate, they shot like field tips out of my setup.

[@137buck]

The QAD exodus shoots awesome for me, so did the Slick tricks, but it came down to always be tinkering for me and that's why I changed it up.

[@Fite234]

Ive been shooting the original Annihilator for a couple years. The biggest thing that blew my mind was the actual cavitation it creates. The internal damage is unreal. Ive had double lung shots that also shreded the liver from the cavitation, not from any physical contact.

[@ElkShape]

NOTED

[@justingarant9367]

That was great, man that Slick trick punched quite the hole 🕳️. I have Annihilators on my Easton’s and of all the reviews they always make it through but I would like to try a couple other ones. Would be cool to see your top five picks of fixed and top five mechanicals but than also group them into categories of which animal you’d choose of which broad head to go with. Always great content and Jeff is rocking it behind the lens

[@DeepSeaBowHntr]

Legit test. Always great to know how broadheads actually hold up. Would love to see how the Iron Will sb solids do.

[@QuinaultNation]

QAD is a No brainer for me first elk kill with a bow I got that broad head , looked like a rifle kill. Awesome video bro keep slayin 🏹

[@andydodge5200]

I'd love to see a review of "tooth of the arrow". Good reviews on those from flight to durability

[@AutoEngineerVideos]

I agree with your cameraman: come to Australia! I'm not sure about other states, but in Victoria you can hunt any deer except hog deer all year round. If you want to go to the highlands and hunt in the Alpine National Park, you'll need to come while it's open for hunting (I think it's open sometime around Easter to November-ish). No bag limit. Just get a licence and off you go (just don't hunt in no-go areas - there's a free app to find where you can hunt). Hunting hours are half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset. The deer we have in Victoria: * Sambar deer (Cervus unicolor) * Hog deer (Axis porcinus) * Red deer (Cervus elaphus) * Fallow deer (Dama dama) * Chital deer (Axis axis) * Rusa deer (Cervus timorensis) The ones you'll see the most are sambar, fallow and red. So... When are you coming over?

[@milescasselman218]

This guy is legit. I haven’t heard him say one thing about hitting 100k. A real down to earth guy. Your content is always on point. Always the first channel I go to if I’m trying to learn something new. Thanks for all the extra time you put in.

[@ElkShape]

I appreciate that! ✊🏻

[@Outdoorbowhunter]

Definitely love these type of videos. Dead Meats are really on point. I’ve had great luck with the OZcuts as well.

[@lawrencepetersen9217]

Awesome test! Helping me make some decisions for my Spring Turkey and Fall Deer hunts!

[@scottdowns8]

While nothing simulates an elk like an elk these type of test are still great. Lot of great data gained. That said I’ve shot 5 or so elk with the QAD Exodus, multiple pass thoughts and very tough 💪🏻 Solid choice for Elk !!!!!

[@ElkShape]

Noted!

[@scottdowns8]

@@ElkShapeget yourself one of the Stay Sharp broadhead sharpening systems. Most broadheads are Sharp out of the package but ABT with the Stay Sharp makes any broadhead scary sharp. Well worth it.

[@randyferreira5265]

Another great video!Glad to see the Qad exodus and slicktricks do great.Those are my favorite broadheads for whitetails.

[@jacobheil8783]

Cool watch with good info! Thanks again Elkshape! See ya in the elk woods.

[@sgreene2036]

Your giveaway method has to be the best I’ve seen! Great video!

[@ElkShape]

I appreciate that!

[@estebanpadilla775]

Barely getting into bow hunting and with every video I watch I’m learning so much thank you Dan!!

[@mattgipe84]

This test was fun to watch. Definitely already have me rethinking what I want to run next season! #ABT

[@jacobwallace2510]

Love my QAD Exodus, It's good to see how well it performed on this test!

[@rockin_r5_outdoors]

Always stoked to see your videos drop. Don’t have the cash to do a bunch of test and I’ve Been struggling with broadheads so this video came in at the perfect time. I Hunt a lot of big hogs and had crappy luck with getting good penetration. Either hit a bone and deflects of dosent get through. I’ll will keep this in mind on my quest for my next set.

[@danielprice4933]

Great vid Dan. I’m super curious your thoughts on the day six evo x. Seems like it’d be money for elk. Similar to the IW wide but without the vents and possible whistling. Cheers

[@mattcascini5326]

Considering you like the Micro Hades Pro 3 blade so much and really liked the holes from those Slick Trick's, I'm surprised you haven't tried the Micro Hades Pro 4 blade. Everything you already love about your Grim Reapers but now a square hole

[@FruitJuice92]

man the ironwil... god how much how i love that blade

[@bmoss009]

The QAD is a solid broadhead. I like the swept blades though I think they a quieter. You should try a deflection test next time

[@billytaylor8030]

I've been wanting to shoot the Slick Trick Magnums. Thanks for the content.

[@romanracela]

Yo Dan! I see you have 100K subs now! Congrats, brotha! Thanks for the broadhead testing, Dan. I'm liking the Evolution Hyde and the SlickTrick Magnum! I still think you need to partner up with SlickTrick! Please tell Blake to have The Outdoor Group make you an ElkShape edition broadhead and call it Blue Steel as the counterpart to their Magnum! :)

[@ElkShape]

Ha!!!! Blake has mentioned that… we shall see.

[@johnarcher9480]

For me the Slick Trick Magnum was the winner here. 4 1.25” blades that seem to smash through everything and come back for more. That 1 1/8” head does more cutting that a 1 1/2” 3 blade (1-2/3” to be equal) and 2 1/4” on a 2 blade! The blades are of course meant to be replaced after every shot, and some of the heads are designed to be resharpened after every shot. But they still held up. Changing blades beats resharpening for me. The fact that the Slick Trick flies SO well, even at very high speeds, is icing on the cake. I love the idea of expendables, but they can be too fragile when hitting bone. I have used the ST and they are my favorite heads, but still trying to be objective here. I see nothing beating them.

[@captbly22]

Thank you so much for putting this video out. I’m actually in the market for new broadheads. I have been thinking about switching to the G5 MegaMeat or to a fixed blade. This video is extremely helpful !

[@daltonisom6265]

For years i shot muzzy. I finally made the switch at the end of this past season to mechanicals... Im going to be running sevr and beast broadheads! Im exited! I love you and your friends videos! Always professional and fun to watch. i love what you stand for! Great job and god bless you in Jesus name brother keep up the good work..

[@nathanlynn285]

Shot my Washington bull this year with the QAD Exodus, awesome broadhead.

[@nickambrose1910]

I love the QAD Exodus. As a paramedic I sometimes get to see how actual tissues react to different injuries. I feel the design of the Exodus best meets the needs to cause an excellent quick ethical kill. I’ve harvested lots of critters with them, they won’t leave my quiver any time soon.

[@papaschuette]

Hey Brother. Great testing. I know which broadheads to cross off my list of possibles for next season. And to be completely honest. The way the Iron Will's sounded when they hit and the fact that they are just badass has them at the top of my list. #ABT

[@randykibler2183]

0:32 Tooth of the arrow? This is one I would like to see ? wide cut! Let's get it and hit it! Cool content!

[@ElkShape]

Agreed!

[@michaelbushey2787]

came here to comment this too. Tooth of the arrow are very good broadheads, and they have a single bevel too now

[@sir_brix_alot]

I thinking the "ONE" is gonna be Iron Will 125 single bevel for my 1st elk hunt hopefully this September!

[@coreylandreth6840]

Love watching all your videos and learning how to become a better archer every time I do

[@jordangleason4987]

Great video, I have a pack of QADs laying around I may shot them this year. If I may offer one critique ( Im not trying to be that keyboard warrior), pulling the rear deploying head may have cause some of the damage. blade chatter, no, but blades bending, possibly. G5 includes field points that mimic a close Dead and Megameat so you can practice and tune. The blades on the "Meats" are a one and done, for sure. I have had exceptional experience with the Deadmeat. Good content! Keep it up!

[@markriberdy7685]

These videos get me hyped!!! Love your Content Dan! 💪🏻🏹🦌

[@ElkShape]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stevelempiala4410]

Hey Dan would love for you to tinker/play with the new ratchet rest, get your thoughts on it. Oh almost forgot Bubbles says you’re amazing !! Better than before 😅

[@CoachGoodwin23]

Awesome vid, Dan. So many great broadheads on the market. Fantastic!

[@ElkShape]

🙏🏼

[@derrickprest8150]

Awesome test Dan! I love seeing these kind of tests, entertaining video. Thanks!

[@shea750]

Thanks for covering almost every broadhead out there. Most folks can't do it, and you did it for us, so thanks!

[@doughill9828]

Your my number one show on KZbin that I watch,,lot of good information

[@FeathersFurandFins]

Shot my elk this year with the Slick Trick Magnum 125. Shot 3x. 2 pass thru’s (didn’t know what hit him) and shot him trotting off on the 3rd shot at 65 yards and went through the scap and stuck in offside shoulder. All 3 looked pristine after. Awesome broadheads.

[@ElkShape]

There you go! 👊🏼

[@Your_mom736]

100k Subs!!! 🎉 Congratulations brother.

[@andyatchiso3037]

Great video! Your a real inspiration to the archery community.

[@BLarrisonJr]

Great video as always, love me some qad exodus’s!

[@Roadlesstraveledoutdoors]

Congratulations on 100k subs. I love the content. Keep it coming!

[@traviscroft91]

Bigger test id like to see tested would be broadhead accuracy

[@Mitch2974]

Is this a hole size test or a Durabillity test.

[@ElkShape]

We don't know - kinda both - kinda reckneck haha!

[@jonesy1986-e3u]

Hey Dan, could you do a broad head test at distance, like 80 plus yards to see which ones drop the most or if there is any difference at all, versus field point.

[@ElkShape]

ALWAYS!!!!

[@wingman327]

Congrats on 100k subs!!!

[@ElkShape]

🙏

[@DavidBowCrazyBabyak86]

The point was the exact results we got man thanks

[@Rogue_wyo]

I chose the grim reaper pro series hades 3 blade 125 grain based on your reviews. I'm super excited!

[@garrettaguillard]

Ethics Broadheads I don’t think you can beat them for the price and performance.

[@ralphramsey3422]

Be interested in seeing the new magnus single bevel do the same test

[@stick__shooter]

The Hurricane was unscrewing so bad because you were shooting a right bevel head with a left helical vane setup. Also, if you think about it, with a right bevel head it will keep rotating clockwise as long as it is moving forward and if your arrow shaft as has resistance/friction that keeps it from turning with the broadhead then it will unscrew. With a left bevel head rotating counter-clockwise if the shaft has any resistance it will tighten. I think people have been thinking about single bevel direction the wrong way because they swear clockwise rotation will keep them tight, but they are wrong.

[@bradyhgky3696]

Hey man love the channel and the testing! Could one of you guys possible try out some Ramcat broadheads. Would love to see some test with them. I never see them get tested they are super slept on !

[@thegraytoutdoors.8747]

Love it! Have you tried Tooth of the Arrrow Broadheads! Would love to see them in the test. I bought some, gonna be trying them out soon. ABT!

[@TheBladeSled]

I’ve had no issue shooting through whitetail legs and scapula using Swhacker 2” cut at 60lbs. You don’t need to settle for 1” cut fixed blades on whitetail. I’m aiming for Vital V. But I would use 1” fixed on an elk. Probably a Slick Trick std, maybe Exodus.

[@jaysonallen3100]

No broadhead test is complete without including the Annihilator. I'm surprised you still haven't tried them!

[@ElkShape]

I thought I saw annihilator in the test?

[@tommurph4496]

Shoot that annihilator past 30 yards and it’s like watching a major league pitcher throw a curve ball!

[@jaysonallen3100]

​@@ElkShapeI meant hunted with.

[@jaysonallen3100]

​@tommurph4496 That's not been my experience with them.

[@Josh-jq1gg]

@@tommurph4496 shoots just like fieldpoints as far out as I’ve tried it

[@jarvindecker6673]

Your top 3 for whitetail would be a great video

[@Landon-ez7yy]

I’ve been looking forward to this. Awesome video

[@ElkShape]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@harleyhunter68]

I shoot the slick trick hundred grain, but I use the regular black one not the stainless steel pro series. They’re cheaper and proven to be stronger.

[@ethaneldridge938]

Love the abt vids keep it up Dan may God bless yall!

[@AlexOrlovallmountainsports]

epic. love the annihilators and Exodus! Must have ! Also G5 Deadmeat - love them!

[@jonroberts1552]

I switched to the Annihilator last year and had great results. They resharpen like a dream too!

[@JasonHarris-qi9oz]

Great broad heat torture tests keep it going ya'll😊

[@brycekearns207]

Been waiting for this one!!!

[@chrispage9471]

Switching from mechanical to fixed this year and couldn’t make up my mind on what 100g to go with. Now it looks like the Montec M3. Thank you.

[@bromma1979]

Love it! I'm looking for a durable expandable!

[@bradleyhockersmith3755]

Can’t believe that those G5 deadmeats did not do better. I swear by those. I switched to those after I was having quality problems with slick trick. I was bending the blades very easily in my targets and hunting in Oregon after a couple of times in the rain, they would rust up pretty good. but all in all fair test.

[@dr.binjohnson7776]

Been shooting the G5 montec for 20 years, always performed great and very durable

[@tannerconway6049]

Awesome testing! I’d be cut how the new BEAST broadhead would do? The head looks pretty wicked and I’m thinking about trying them on whitetails this year.

[@ElkShape]

We used them on two whitetail bucks and had great results. -DS

[@ericlloyd8258]

You mentioned you don't have the quietest vanes, would love to see you have a more recent vane comparison video as I am looking to try out some new vanes that weigh as much or less than Blazers. The biggest thing is I need it to stabilize a 1/14 125gr 3-bladed fixed blade broadhead with a three vane true helical.

[@ElkShape]

AAE Hybrid HP's are what I'm running - they are not parachuting at long distances and they steer big 'ol fixed broadheads extremely well! -DS

[@ericlloyd8258]

@@ElkShape Thank you, I will have to try them next time I tinker ;)

[@coryford7475]

No Valkyrie centerpin system? 🤔

[@-lovefromnh]

I concur

[@thomasherrick1461]

I switched to fixed micro hades after listening to you and do not regret it.

[@philgiuffre6390]

Interesting test. Always love tinkering. I feel like I change things every year, so these vids save me a ton of $$$.

[@philliplundell8682]

Great video bro! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ronaldirvineII]

Epic test right here love it- ABT 24/7

[@kylehuck8449]

Muzzy is releasing a Trocar in Titanium April 2024!!! You can even adjust the blades between right or left offset!

[@shanewalker4115]

No matter what the testing media I seem to always enjoy a good durability test

[@keephammeringprospecting]

Shout out from Australia to you mate, Definitely come down you blokes 🇦🇺 The Aussie BH community would take alot from your travels

[@ElkShape]

🤙

[@BeardedBeastMan]

Great job on the video. Nice to see my go to broadheads do well. QAD Exodus and G5 Montec.

[@TheNewBowunter]

I’ll take the G5Megameat! Yes they are one and done…but I don’t care..the holes they make are unmatched from what I have seen.