Rage TRYPAN vs Sevr ROBUSTO: Broadhead Battle

[@benjyhowell6631]

Great broadhead battle John... man I check KZbin about every night now just to see if u have a new video... keep it up buddy we really enjoy the videos and honest reviews

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thank you. If you turn on the notifications, by clicking that little bell on the video page, they will notify you whenever a new vid comes out.

[@boomerrangerron]

Great job and video review on these two great heads John! I’ve just purchased the Robustos and I’m a crossbow hunter so I’m looking forward to trying them this Fall.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Nice

[@boomerrangerron]

John, you are the real deal when it comes to broadhead testing! I've learned so much from your channel! @@LuskArcheryAdventures

[@boomerrangerron]

And this year I took several deer with RAGE 2.0 Crossbow, 125-grain heads, and one with a SEVR 1.75 head, but did not test the 2.0 ROBUSTO. Looking forward to hunting with them next fALL!@@LuskArcheryAdventures

[@michaelherrell5381]

Good show. I have found my new crossbow broadband. The Sevr. Thanks.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, they're impossible to beat--those Robustos are amazing heads. And a good price with their direct to consumer sales, and my discount code on top of that. They're having a big summer sale right now, and you can use my code on top of that.

[@verificacionnecessario9190]

Nice, really getting into these going into 2020 season!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

I hope it's helpful.

[@timmyrepka3080]

You cheated on The strokes of the arrow with the trypan you have arrow and went over the blade on the other broad head look how you did it you did them totally different

[@benellifelli]

Yep, my broadhead choice with my crossbow this year. Another great video.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thank you!

[@billmcstay2159]

Just bought my Robustos and used your code. I am a huge fan of your tests. Thank you John.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Glad to hear that. Those things are impressive! Thanks for the support, Bill. Good luck.

[@brysonnichols1198]

Thank you for sharing your research and experience with us!!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@charliemcabee4123]

Hey John, really love to see you review the new DK4 by NAP. Interesting design and looks pretty tough. Thanks for all you do.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

I'd like to do that. If someone donates a pack, I'll do it.Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@chengsterboi07]

Great review. Never disappointed in the Rage and havent failed yet.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yep, they can certainly get the job done.

[@edimella8844]

Rages suck

[@Leehealy-wheninthewoods]

Very nice! Love my sevr's, I might try a robusto on my vertical bow this fall.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Good choice.

[@trpe71]

Another great vid! I know you really like the Sevr and I am only sharing this again to inform viewers that it is the ONLY mechanical that I have had not fully deploy. Sent Sevr the pics of the holes through both lungs and explained that I luckily was able to watch the deer walk away and finally expire 30 min later, they sent me a refund and said it happens sometimes, I guess that is ok unless it is a trophy of a lifetime I wont take that chance... Not sure if it is the pivot getting stuck but it is of concern and the reason I wont shoot them again which is sad because they fly so well. I hope you don't get mad I just wish someone would have shared similar info with me before I purchased them because according to Sevr, I was not the only person it has happened to but they do have good customer support if they fail.

[@JTDTV-cu3gr]

I’ve herd the same thing about the sevr heads I was so pumped on them too then a buddy got them and shot a field point hole in a deer found two days later almost 2.5mils away. I shoot the rage now and yea it has bent on all 3 animals I’ve taken but full deployment and full pass through. Elk mule deer and antelope

[@trpe71]

@@JTDTV-cu3gr I am sure most mechanical heads have a few bad stories, this is my first issue after 20 big game animals with mechanical heads. I had the issue with the 1.5 and I have to think it is either the pivot sticking to one side or the blade lock having the slanted edges that might allow for them to close with just the right impact, who knows but if they make one without the pivot and with a flat locking joint I will give them another try because they fly amazingly well. But the hole in the lungs was well under 1' so I would bet on the pivot being the issue. I wish them luck moving forward!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

That's disappointing to hear. I always appreciate people sharing their experiences, regardless of the outcomes. Thank you. I've not had that experience, but if I did, I would certainly be disappointed as well.

[@JTDTV-cu3gr]

Lusk your videos allow us to have this platform to have this argument. I truly believe anything can happen with a expandable blade so many variables can change the way they perform. If your looking for a blade you can pick up and shoot over and over a expandable is the wrong choice but you want the biggest hole and cut it’s the right choice.

[@wvbowhunter1]

I know I’m late to this video but for whitetail hunting I am stuck trying to decide. As far as this style opening you prefer the sevr. For rear deploying I am considering the levi morgan shwacker and slick trick raptor trick. What opening style would you prefer? What is your overall favorite mechanical for whitetails? Thanks a ton for the videos!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Shwacker and Raptor Tricks are front deploying. I prefer rear deploying as you are going to get at least one big hole. If you don't get a pass thru on a front deploying head, then you're only getting one small hole. My favorite mech for whitetails is the Sevr 2.0, 1.5 or Robusto--BY FAR.

[@feralgrandad4429]

So glad I just ordered the Robust to try. Great review as usual John. You really separate the wheat from the chaff......

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thank you brother. Good choice.

[@jerrygillespie6121]

Which, and what kind of broadhead would you recommend for crossbow hunting whitetails?

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

There are a lot of great choices. I would recommend a super durable mech, with a wide cut. The Sevr Robusto is my top choice for those reasons.

[@jerrygillespie6121]

@@LuskArcheryAdventures Thank you for the info.

[@troyterlizzi4178]

John I really like your reviews. I have been thinking I want to switch from my Fixed Wacem to a Mechanical. The Sevr in any of the cutting diameter seems to test way above it competition. From what i can tell from many of the review I have seen they test the best (not just yours). So my question is if you had to pick one, would it be the SEVR or something else?

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Sevr 1.5 by a long shot. Those things are the most durable mech ever made.

[@carlosweaver6763]

My only problem was with the cutting paper out of the box test, on the rage you cut halfways through the paper before you would stop. On the sevr it looked like it struggles to cut the paper at all and would stop as soon as paper broke. So the rage cut a lot more paper then the sevr before getting dull.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Well, rubbing the edges on a carbon shaft barely dulls these blades, so cutting an extra 1/4" of paper sure won't make a difference. But the Rage definitely cut the paper more effectively, until it lost its edge.

[@KeithMerrill-v7w]

Rage are junk a Sever is 100% better head then a Rage ever will be Sever more durable has blade locking where can practice with same head Sever is a better quality head

[@thomasharp3246]

Took a doe with robusto yesterday. Clean pass through went about 60 yards. Nice trail. But the robusto was a bit dinged up. A little work and have it operating again. Don't know how realistic the steel plate test is for durability. One shot through deer and was much different than how it looked through steel plate. Did job though and like I said was able to straighten blade and sharpen tip and blades. Was with 415 fps centerpoint amped crossbow. Passed through at 15 yards and was laying on ground about 10 yards past deer. 440 grain total weight.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Very good to hear. The tests are not entirely designed to replicate hunting, but to show the outer limits of what a head can and cannot handle. What you hit on the animal and how you hit it and at what speed/weight you hit it can vary so much. A heavy bone hit at an angle can even be more damaging than a straight hit to concrete. So I think the tests give a good indication of the overall durability of the head in controlled, uniform testing.

[@meritbell656]

Enjoy your videos ! Keep up the good work!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thanks, will do!

[@asahunt4316]

I assume the Robusto is larger than the 2.0 at the end of the ferrule (where the ferrule meets the arrow)? If the robusto is used on an arrow for a compound bow does the size difference matter?

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

The Robusto is actually more narrow; but it's heavier cause it's steel rather than titanium. I have a new test of the Robusto dropping in a week.

[@alankitzhaber9348]

A year ago you said the Afflictor K2 was the best mechanical you've tested. How does the Afflictor K2 mini stack up to the new Sevr Robusto?

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, I love the Afflictor Hybrids--great heads. The Sevr 1.5 is the most durable mech I've ever seen--by far. It's the only mech to hold up to 5 shots thru a 22 ga steel plate and stay intact. Many fixed blade heads can't even do that. The Robusto is also very durable, but not as durable as the 1.5. They are both quite a bit more durable than the Afflictors. The Sevrs can handle a direct hit into cinder block very well. I shot the 1.5 into cinder block 3 times and it was still going strong. So for durability, the Sevrs get the nod. As for penetration, the Sevr 1.5 is about the same as the K2 Mini. I've taken animals with both and like both.

[@alankitzhaber9348]

@@LuskArcheryAdventures Thanks for the reply John. I just purchased a Ten Point Vapor RS470 crossbow. With 458 grain arrows I'm shooting 435 fps. I have a bear hunt in a couple of weeks and I'm trying to find the best option in a mechanical broadhead for that hunt. I don't have time to test any fixed blades before the hunt. I just ordered the Sevr Robusto 150 grain and the Afflictor K2 150 grain. I think I'll probably end up going with the Robusto. I've been told by many that shooting a fixed blade broadhead at that speed you don't get very consistent accuracy because of planning. Magnus has done some KZbin videos with different results. I suspect it has a lot to do with the quality of broadhead your shooting. I plan to try Bishop Holy Trinity 200 grain and Scientific Method 315 grain. Also want to try Iron Will and Day Six EVO in heavier sizes. The theory being that a heavier/slower arrow won't plane as much or be affected by the wind as much, not to mention increased FOC and Mass. I can give up 50 fps or more, add FOC and Mass, and still have a pretty fast arrow. With your experience in archery and broadhead testing do you have any suggestions for me?

[@bJH3105]

@@alankitzhaber9348 When you do try a fixed blade try the tooth of the arrow broadhead. Having real good accuracy and penetration with it out of my 405fps crossbow.

[@alankitzhaber9348]

@@bJH3105 Thanks. I have one just have not tested it yet.

[@ericsantelli7259]

*As for accuracy EXACTLY the same as my field tips except for my 20 yard pin for some reason. Slight adjustment on that pin. Shot on deer was 30 yards on 60lbs 27in draw for those of you inquiring energy needed for broadhead.*

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thanks for sharing.

[@dillonwalling]

Grim reaper whitetail special please!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

If someone would send me a pack, I'll gladly test them out.

[@bowtechcrazy]

How do the sevr 2.0 100 grn stack up against the trypan 100grn. Whats the best head for whitetail hunting? Looking for a head with best real world application.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Honestly, both will kill animals, that's for sure. I prefer the 2.0 over a Rage any day--MUCH more durable. The comparison is very similar to the comparison in this vid with the 150 gr models.

[@bernardlennon8368]

Hi John wondering if you have shot the Sevr 1.5 cut on any big game such as elk or moose? Also if you think the Robusto would hold up to an elk shoulder?

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

I've taken a Mulie and a Zebra (at 82 yds) with the 1.5--as well as deer and a Blesbok. I would be 100% confident using it on an elk or moose. My buddy just shot a caribou in Alaska last month with a 1.5 at 72 yds--complete pass thru and the head looked brand new. An elk shoulder has so many different parts to it and so many angles to it. It's impossible to say that any head would "hold up to an elk shoulder" 100% of the time, from every angle and at every point--just too many variables. But the Sevrs are designed to go around bone and they are THE most durable mech I've ever tested--by far. The 1.5 is the toughest.

[@bradlauber9097]

Crafted archery might interest you!!! 125 single bevel. I have seen them also on e bay. Sure tooks to be a different design!! Also the alien 125 single bevel broadhead!!!!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, I have some coming to me right now.

[@dheller777]

I think the blades of the Sevr pivoting all the way back into the broadhead could cause a lot of cutting loss in a broadhead passing so fast through and animal that I would be worried the blades would not fully open back up before the broadhead started to exit the animal leaving only one blade to do the real damage to the organs of the animal instead of two fully opened blades. I have had good luck with the Rages but their blades break or bend badly on a regular basis. I only shoot animals broadside with the Rage as I have found that hitting some animals at a sharp angle causes the broadhead to not open both blades completely thus causing the arrow to pivot wildly when hitting an animal reducing penetration a lot. Just my observation over the years since Rage first came out.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, actually that's a non issue with the blades pivoting; the first pressure that any medium puts on that blade will slide it back into place immediately. I've seen the high speed vids of it doing just that.

[@dheller777]

@@LuskArcheryAdventures Yea I saw that to in ballistic gelatin which is going to cause it to open rapidly do to the friction. Not so sure in an animals insides mostly viscous so that would be a little more difficult to prove for sure.

[@logicatom8972]

ty because i was literally just about to confirm purchase on rage before i saw this video!

[@logicatom8972]

yo dude you kick a$$. I have a Barnett 350 Assault crossbow. thank you for doing this video because i was almost sold on the Rage hypo, but felt as though i was getting a marketing gimmick. your attention to detail has provided me with the info i needed to make a decision for sevr. Please do a video for 2017-2020 crossbow cases and especially on crossbow holters to walk threw the woods with easily and comfortably. How do we donate funds to you for further "studies" lol :)

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thank you for the encouragement!

[@jordankidd587]

Killed over 10 deer with the Trypan, almost all of them cutting through atleast 1 rib or shoulder blade. Never had one break, just the occasional slight bend. However, ive only ever used the titanium 100gr version, not the steel.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thanks for sharing that Jordan. Some have had great results and others have had not so great results. But I appreciate people sharing whatever their experiences are, cause we all benefit from hearing them.

[@dalerash6285]

I’m shooting the rage trypan, and two complaints I have with it , are the bottom of the blades can become snagged on things easily, pulling the blade out of the shock collar, and ruining the collar, and you have to be careful with all that cutting edge exposed when blades are in the closed position; watch your bow string and your fingers !

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, I've had that happen with Rages as well.

[@ericplatt3390]

Those tabs on the sevr block cutting?looks like it interferes?i still might try the 125 1.5 👍🏽😀

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Well, both heads have dull blade butts that cause the deployment. Did you see that in the video? But on the Sevr they are a bit larger. But the blades still cut that tissue. If it were a problem, it would be shown in the penetration, and both penetrated the same.

[@ericplatt3390]

Lusk Archery Adventures yeah I think I will buy a couple and try them they really look like great heads👍🏽

[@casualobserver77]

My bow loves the trypan at all ranges. Because of the pinpoint accuracy, they're in my quiver. I also keep mossy oak sudden death fixed blades in there too... They fly PERFECT as well. Accurate broadheads FTW

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Great to hear. Thanks for sharing that.

[@casualobserver77]

Love your videos man. I watch em all. Keep up the great work. '17 PSE Evolve 31 29"/70lbs Black Eagle X-Impact 350 arrows Burris Oracle Deadly!

[@inthewoods3237]

I know this is an older video but used Sevr Robusto year before last, killed mature buck, one blade was slightly damaged but could not get the head back to folded position, last year 150 grain Rage Trypan zipped right through a 3 year old buck and stuck in the dirt, one blade broken. Both bucks dead. I guess I’d call it a tie as both were unusable but at least the Rage I could replace the blades, took the Sevr apart and there’s no way I could put back together? Too complicated and tiny washers inside. Also the blunt edges covering up the frontal cutting edges turned me off from future purchase, I want to try 150 Swhackers next(after I run out of 150 grain Rages)

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, it's not super easy to put them all back together again, but once you do it a few times, it's not that bad.

[@davidbutler6147]

You didn't focus on the sevr entrance hole which looks very poor compared tp the trypan's, like a swhacker not much damage to the head because there's not much damage to the target's entry point. I'll take the trypan's entry and exit hole over the sevr's any day. I do like the locking set screw though.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

That's a great point. But it depends on the medium. On some mediums, certain heads have a greater entrance hole than others. But in the penetration test, the entrance hole was actually the same--right at 2".

[@MrWhiltetail]

I really liked the design of this head (almost no blade exposed) until I read that it can still fail at times. I wish there was a fool proof mechanical head!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Well, any head can "fail". I've had high quality fixed blade heads break in half. But I can tell you, after testing well over a hundred different heads, the Sevr 1.5 is the best mech I've seen yet...and the Robusto is pretty awesome as well.

[@logicatom8972]

@@LuskArcheryAdventures What is your overall pick for crossbows at 350fps for broadheads for Sevr, is it the Sevr 1.5 or the Sevr Robusto? I live in South Carolina where there are LOTS of thick vegetation and open areas are pretty much non existent in the entire forest. Whats your overall choice for Sevr for crossbows at 300+ FPS?

[@TreeMat]

Hey John, love this test. Could you do Rage Hypo Vs the Chinese knock off version? I think that would be super interesting. I have used them and the only difference I can see is that the collar breaks easy.. oh and the price tag!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, I've tested them before. The knock offs do very well cause honestly, they're both basically the same.

[@TreeMat]

@@LuskArcheryAdventures Oh I did not realise! Is there a video for them? I took a pack to New Zealand with me and they preformed really good!

[@KTMsoldier1988]

Do you think you could try the truglo titanium X....really curious to see how it performs

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

I tested in a vid called HUGE Mech Test or something like that. It did very well. However, the blades don't lock open. I'm not a big fan of gator designs like that where it takes continual resistance to keep the blades open. The problem is when the head passes thru softer tissue, the blades tend to close up, so there's good penetration but less damage.

[@KTMsoldier1988]

@@LuskArcheryAdventures interesting thanks for the information! 👍

[@stick__shooter]

I’d love to try the Sevr for turkey, but will stick to fixed blades for deer and elk.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Very good. It's nice we have a lot of different choices.

[@indianapublicland7429]

Would you use the Robusto out of a crossbow at 360 fps on elk?

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Absolutely...very hard to beat that choice! They're excellent heads. And feel free to use my Discount Code, LUSKFIVE to save some $ as well...and you can use it in addition to any other sales they have. But regardless of the price, they are the best crossbow choice in my opinion.

[@xOdin330]

I've been debating between mechanical and fixed blade for the last month. TBH from what I've seen I think the fixed blade single bevel high FOC and high grain is what I'm leaning toward. What you all think?

[@JTDTV-cu3gr]

Good choice! But if you want to try I’ve never had rage fail on me. The new NC is the way to go.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

It's all a matter of what your set up is and what you're hunting. I like using fixed single bevels for really big animals like Cape Buffalo. But for deer, I want a bigger hole. I usually strive to get the widest cut I can get while still getting an exit hole.

[@JTDTV-cu3gr]

Will put lusk. In all honesty lusk has put more animals on the ground than I probably will ever. He is the man he puts extensive testing into this stuff and has a great understanding on what works. It’s truly hard to say what works best because of the 1000’s of different set ups people run. Light arrows, heavy arrows, high FOC, low FOC, high spine, low spine, long vines, short vines etc. easier said than done but find what works for you..

[@macbarb12]

On the sevr are you concerned at all with that wing that helps open the broadhead is not sharp and you are losing that cutting area?

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Well, I wish it wasn't there. But that's part of the deployment system. You are certainly not losing that cutting area, though. It will impede penetration a bit, but you're still cutting that tissue.

[@williamcaffey7887]

More battles please sir lol 😝

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

What is it you like about the battles? Nowadays, my testing is so consistent, that the scores can readily be compared so any head can be a battle against another head.

[@mikeloos4007]

I have yet to shot an armored clad deer. So with that being said I will stick with my rages.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Well, okay...just providing data points for comparative purposes. If one head falls apart on steel and another doesn't, why in the world would you choose the one that doesn't?

[@brkpeters]

Have you tested the Strickland helix broadhead?

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, I used to shoot them. Decent heads for sure.

[@brkpeters]

What’s the cons about them you have found

[@masonwood6765]

Can you do a video testing Montec g5 vs hellrazor

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

If someone sends me a pack of each to test, I'll gladly do it.

[@mussersbowsboatsandscience6610]

wow, might have set down the rages and try these.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Man, they are really nice. And you can save some extra money with my Discount Code: LUSKFIVE.

[@Brandon-uo1rv]

Saw another video that showed that those dull little tabs will actually impact before the blades on the upper part. That will take away a tremendous amount of KE and cutting surface. It's not readily apparent unless you pay attention at about 5:22 on your video. Make sure those blades are pushed all the way back for your comparison. I really wanted to like them---that is a big design flaw though IMO.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, I've seen that video. And that can actually be a benefit. Sevr calls is "pre-stretch" cause those tabs press the hide in a bit and stretch it out before the blades hit it. SO when the blades hit, they make a cut wider in the hide than their diameter. I 've sen that happen in the field as well, on animals. In penetration testing, the Sevrs have actually performed very well, compared to other rear deploying heads. That test over a bucket with hide on it is only one way to view it. When a head is going at 280 fps, it's a non issue. So far I've shot a mule deer, two whitetails, a zebra and a blesbok with the Sevr 1.5 and it has performed perfectly. Most were pass thrus--except for the zebra, which was at 82 yards, and one Whitetail buck, as it was quartering to me and when thru a shoulder.

[@JTDTV-cu3gr]

RAGE ALL DAY! Biggest cut I’ve ever had always bigger than 2” entrance cut. Just shot and antelope on the 1st with a rage and it was down and out in seconds. Nearly didn’t make it out of the water before it dropped.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yep, they certainly can get the job done.

[@johnchristopher4341]

the robusto look like it had trouble cutting paper the whole time and he kind of just forced it down wow the trypan look like it cut like butter

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

The Trypan did cut the paper more readily at first, no doubt. But the Robusto held that edge a bit better.

[@browild220]

How are the Rage NC broadheads?

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

I am testing them right now. So far, they're doing well.

[@codywells2541]

If only the tabs on the front of the head didnt hinder cut they would be the best 2 blade expandable broadhead available

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

That would be nice. But they don't hinder a cut, they just hinder penetration. Those blades still cut in that area. And the penetration was equal with the Rage.

[@paulexe3966]

Let see the rage hypodermic NC +p test vs sevr 1.5

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, I'd like to do that. If someone sends me a pack of the Hypo NC +P, I'll do it.

[@douglasborgaro6801]

Sever is built like a tank. That’s good. But I still love Rage.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

There is a lot I like about Rages...but I do wish their blades were more durable.

[@hmooblomlomzemchannel3531]

Nice your video brother 😁👍👍🙏🤝🤝

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@georgek.3834]

Did anyone notice the difference in how he done arrow stroke across the rage and the sevre.He actually stroked across the rage edge and rolled it over the sevre, big difference there looks like he purposely tried to dull the rage to me ...

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thanks for the comment, George...but no indeed. I really strive to be as consistent as I possibly can. I've revised my testing process in 2022 and I think it's even better.

[@trevorasher3528]

So they bend and not break.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Bending is better than breaking. Not bending and not breaking is better than bending or breaking :)

[@godmother360]

Hi john, has anyone use the sevr expandable broadheads for elk?

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Oh yeah, many, many people. I've taken it on elk hunts, but haven't used it on one yet. The biggest animals I've taken with it are mulie, zebra, and a big whitetail buck...then lots of does and hogs.

[@godmother360]

@@LuskArcheryAdventures thankyou

[@bigmike9558]

I left rage this year to run Iron will wides I hope it doesn’t bite me in the Bum. I like to hug right behind the Shoulder on deer often hitting the opposite leg behind or in front and with all that muscle I wasn’t getting full pass through on those heavy bucks. Hoping to remedy that with a better quality steel. And KE is not my issue, 284 FPS with a 496 grain arrow in hitting with 88.88 lbs KE. And .625 lugs Props to rage though when properly placed all deer were found.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, they certainly can get the job done. I think you'll like the Iron Will Wides--I certainly do.

[@rustyshackleford1091]

Iron wills are great heads, Just bump your arrow weight up to 550 grains or more with a heavier insert to increase your foc and you’ll get really good penetration. Almost guaranteed pass through a on whitetails every time.

[@bigmike9558]

@@rustyshackleford1091 My arrow weight was already 507 and I’m busting shoulders of does

[@rustyshackleford1091]

@@bigmike9558 Nice, keep busting em👍🏼

[@elizabethward2513]

I am 14 and am shooting 55 pounds with 29 in draw and I love your reviews what would you recommend for my stats? Thanks.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

That's awesome Elizabeth. You can shoot pretty much any head you want, with that bow. If your arrow is heavier, like around 400 gr or more, you will get even better penetration. But it should be at least 350. You can use the Sevr 1.5 really well or the Tooth of the Arrow 1" or the Magnus Black Hornet or the QAD Exodus. Any of those would be excellent choices, just to throw out a few.

[@ScratchGolfer0]

SEVR is a titanium body isnt it??

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yes.

[@nymeriagloves3957]

i think your video worked. trypan can be had right now 3 times cheaper than the price in the video while the sevr price has gone up lol

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Haha.

[@omen2098]

Sure seemed to me you put less pressure on the sevr blade's with that arrow

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Haha. No. I just stroke them all the same. I filmed them at different times and have figured out how I can do it without having the move the weights. When I did the Trypan, I was doing it the old way, but with the Sevr, and all of them in recent weeks, I do it the other way, cause it's faster. In both cases, the arrow weight is the only pressure on the edge.

[@Bowfella]

The Sevr design has a flaw. The idea that the blade will "curve" around bone is a good idea but Deer aren't made like ballistic gel. Not all their organs have the same density. If the broadhead passes between the heart and lungs one blade will remain hidden. Even between the liver and lungs. This design flaw has caused people to almost lose their game.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Well, I hear you and understand what you are saying, but I believe you're overstating it the concern. The majority of mechs do not have blades that lock open. The blades open and retract constantly as the head encounters various levels of resistance. When there is greater resistance, the blades flare out and when there is less resistance, the blades retract. I've seen this with dozens of different mechs when I use a multi layered medium, with varying densities. When a soft layer is hit, the blades retract significantly. But at least with the Sevr, the blades lock into an open position. The only way they will not cut with that full cut is if there is great disparity in what one blade encounters compared to the other--and that rarely happens unless one blade hits bone. If it does happen, the opposing blades extends well beyond it's normal cutting length, and the resistance on the opposite blade immediately pushes the blade back to its open position as soon as that bone is past. I've found that overall, the holes cut with the Sevr are more consistent in their actual cut than those of most other mechs.

[@l1ttleguy1]

No one ever : 1 6/8 1 3/4 : hold my beer

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Just keeping a consistent denominator for comparative value :)

[@melvinsacromentoe]

I really like the sevr but still don’t like the protruding flaps over blade

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, that's just part of it. I wish it wasn't there as well. That being said, it did penetrate exactly the same as the Trypan.

[@melvinsacromentoe]

Lusk Archery Adventures good point

[@Mackerel1776]

Why would anyone expect a thin bladed mechanical Broadhead to keep an edge or even undamaged blades after a shot? Might as well shoot an animal with a field point the second time if you want to use the same blades twice. Replace the blade or buy a quality fixed blade.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Well, it's not just about re use, it's about holding up throughout hard impacts on an animal. If one head loses a blade and one doesn't, then I know which one I'm going to use, regardless of re-use.

[@rattlingjunkie]

Sevrs rattle in the quiver

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

I've heard of that happening. While each of the parts are within tolerance, sometimes the combination of the variations can result in a bit of a rattle when in the closed position. If that happens, it's easily fixed by taking them apart and slightly bending the concave washer--that makes everything snug.

[@iceman763]

I personally shoot the Trypan's myself but it's been a double edge sword for exactly the reason shown here. Durability. If you hit any kind of bone, even rib cages, the blades will be bent. The old chisel tips and even the old Hypodermics didn't bend as easy as the blades om the trypan despite them being "thicker."

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, great comment.

[@tyauten9074]

They have a tool to reset the blades

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Well, it comes with a little plastic wedge to use, but after you figure it out you can just do it with your hands.

[@brownka17]

In the cut test, why were you holding the paper so close to the blades for the sever? You didn't do this with the rage. This makes it easier to cut. Also, the paper was bending before it cut the paper with the sever and not the rage. To me you demonstrated the blades are not as sharp. Secondly, you claim the severe blades are perfect and like new after the penetration test. Clearly both blades were chipped at the ends. While it did do better than the rage you seem to consciously, or unconsciously favor the robusto effecting how you test and review the broadlead. As a trained scientist, I stopped watching the video due to the inconsistencies between the comments and the way the test was being carried out. I will say I generally like and truly appreciate the time you take to review broadheads, so thank you for that. I will continue to watch and look forward to your videos. I am not a Rage fan boy

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Well Kevin, thank you for watching and commenting. The Trypan blades were definitely sharper out of the package...but both cut paper, so they pass this simple test. I'm consistent on counting that as a cut in all of my tests. Not trying to be biased. The nicks in the Sevr blades you are referring to are not from the impact--they are there to hold the O ring in place and thus are there right out of the package.

[@rogerramjet7567]

Magnus fixed. No failure.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

They are great heads, indeed.

[@rockyowens2206]

5 rips of the paper

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Well, no...they were cleaner cuts with the Rage, but the Sevr blades still cut the paper.

[@ikeyeet8312]

trypan ferules bend like wet noodles.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

They certainly can do that.

[@flushot6513]

Flappers cute 😅🤣😂

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Not sure what you mean.

[@baraksinz]

It’s a Ranch Fairy reference. 😁 He refers to expandable broadheads as “flappers.”

[@joncox2682]

I'll never shoot a rage again. I hit a deer in the shoulder blade with one blade and it broke off and didn't get a pass though. Blood wasn't good we found the deer and had to put a 2 arrow in it. I'll stay with grim reapers and G5 strikers.

[@JTDTV-cu3gr]

I blew through two elk ribs last year no problem no break a little bent but expected. It dose help to make good shots though:)

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, that can happen. The blades are some of the weakest on the market. But at the same time, they can get the job done. And honestly, all kinds of things can happen to broadheads when they hit heavy bones at weird angles.

[@RakkaSan7219]

After watching this I feel as though you are bias towards Rage...sorry its just as I see it. You held Rage high and We've low and tight w maybe a lil bit of pull as to cut more. Ya seem a little bit of favorable there. Do Better!!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Well, there’s a reason for that. I have used rage several times in the field. There are times they’ve done well and times they’ve not done well. But in my earlier years of testing, they were almost always the first mechanical to break. I like the design, and even the materials, but they could do a much better job at making a more durable. They don’t really care about that because they sell just fine now. That being said, I am testing to different rage models right now and they’re both actually doing quite well.

[@IIDASHII]

I had similar results in animals. My Rage heads broke blades inside deer. My Sevrs do not.

[@JTDTV-cu3gr]

My wall don’t lie never had a blade break. Don’t get from amazon there are China knock off’s

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, that's fairly typical. I know many people are super happy with Rages, and that's great. But Sevrs are more durable.

[@JTDTV-cu3gr]

Love the content lusk your the man!

[@JTDTV-cu3gr]

But in my experience I’m not shouting a expandable for the ability to shoot multiple times just to put the biggest hole I can. In my mind that’s what a fix blade is for. I do hunt out west so accuracy and wind drag are important out here because it’s so open.

[@bradolson3510]

Been using rage since they came out. If there is something better then more power to you. I can shoot a deer in the ear with a rage of any year make or model and that deer bleeds out in no time! Humane and shoots like a field tip. Not watching this video just wanted to comment.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Okay. Thanks for commenting. Why not watch the vid too?

[@davefabian2942]

That was the most bias test I’ve ever seen, I couldn’t finish watching I have no game in either broadheads but you didn’t know how a shock collar works on a Rage and the paper cut test was a joke the second broadhead buckled the paper before cutting and you took it to 5 saying it was still cutting sad and made so many assumptions about flight that could have been easily shown, sorry very bad discontinued my subscription

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Well, sorry you feel that way Dave. I tried to be as fair as I could. Sorry to lose your sub.

[@Too_Many_Kittens]

Typical rage issue. Completely useless after 1 or 2 uses. Spend the money on good heads and you won't have to buy new broadheads each season. Lesson learned the hard way myself.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah. And honestly, I don't totally mind a "one and done" head...but I don't want it to be "done" on the first shot, half way thru an animal.

[@Too_Many_Kittens]

@@LuskArcheryAdventures there quality slumped when they went to Ferra Dyne, they use to be solid heads. I with you, ethical quick harvests is what this is all about.

[@WMBCS]

Why would you want to reuse a 15 dollar item?? lol