Sharpest Mechanical Broadhead?

Sharpest Mechanical Broadhead?
The REALEST Broadhead Test - we go over real results from actual shots on animals, here's what we cover: Ironwill Solid Single Bevel 125 grain, Shwacker 125 grains, Sevr 1.75 125 grains, and Beast 125 grains. Make your own conclusions! #ABT #ElkShape
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[@dylandavison]

Love this “all arrows do their job if you do your job”.

[@mikehottinger4212]

Dan, thanks for some very useful, real world comparisons on these broadheads. All the cardboard, ballistic gel, etc data is also interesting; but where the steel meets the flesh is what really matters!

[@ElkShape]

Yep! It's rare that you get a chance to actually test on real animals! We were so fortunate to get to go south and put in some work! -DS

[@jonnorman7407]

Was hoping Dan Evans and the Canyon Pounder would get a shoutout here! Appreciate the desire for verticals, but hard to beat the Option-ality and the high quality build. Love the channel, Dan. Keep it rolling!

[@grege8716]

Appreciate sharing boots on the ground review AND your hard work Dan! Keeping us all going! 🏹🦌

[@woodypaul_]

the entry holes on those BEAST broadheads is really impressive for a mechanical. Like you said, usually you get a small entry and then the wings open up inside and create damage, but those entries looked mighty wide.

[@blackstream8351]

Yes. But all three blade mechanicals make bigger entry & exit holes.

[@EdgarGonzalez-ky1ho]

Mega meat is an amazing broadhead. I’ve shot seven Whitetail here in Texas. If you search mega meat Monday on KZbin shorts. That’s my trophy buck , thanks for all you do keep hunting Texas

[@RLittleelk]

Thanks Dan for your testing and sharing, I’ve been bow hunting since the middle ‘80’s and test all broadheads etc. as well, just my opinion and great find has been the qad exodus!! Just can’t beat them… 7 elk full pass through sup to 83 yds and literally dozens and dozens of big Texas hogs that are much thicker skin than elk! Love to see you test them and review!! Love your stuff!!

[@ElkShape]

I'm convinced the QAD Exodus is one of the best options out there for elk! Thanks for watching!

[@shanetrudell4061]

I’ve been shooting the G5 forever I tried others always go back like you said the most confidence.i wanna try that beast for sure.

[@josephduffney491]

Hey Dan. I used a 100 grain Mega Meat this year to get my very first Buck and it did a awesome job. Massive entry hole. Internal organs came out the other side. Blood trail was extremely easy to follow. All in all, I was impressed as hell with the broadhead. Thought it would be great input for you. Good luck with future hunts.

[@ElkShape]

Nice work!

[@TD2821]

Don't overlook the QAD Exodus head for Elk. I actually prefer it over the IW wide.

[@Silverbackcj]

Great video, heck all of your videos are awesome! Keep them coming!

[@ElkShape]

Thanks! Will do!

[@chucklewis5396]

Good review man! I switched to Xecutioner 125gr hybrids two years ago and have been impressed.. Have a look at them if you get a chance. Many people don't like the shallow blade angle, but I'm here to tell ya they work..

[@dustinroberts3403]

My problem with Sevrs is they will pop the rubber bands in the quiver! Especially during spot and stalk situations. I prefer the grim reapers or deadmeats for expandables

[@frickdogg77]

This is very true kind of a pain in the ass. But it did a number on my elk at 40 yards thru the font shoulders.

[@perryrusso3764]

Heat one up with the practice screw in and you’ll open the quiver hole perfectly so it doesn’t open when putting your arrow in the quiver. Just make sure you do the orientation the same on each arrow hole

[@compound_bros]

I have shot the 261 Swhacker and love them! Going to try the BEAST broadheads this year. Thanks for the unbiased opinions!

[@jordancrow8417]

Dan, hit up dale perry asap at evolution outdoors. Try the Hyde mechanical and they switch to a fixed blade as well. (Modular head)

[@Outdoorbowhunter]

Shot a few whitetail with the Swhacker. Never had a great entrance Hole, but always had a big exit hole.

[@ElkShape]

Word! 👊🏼

[@Coe221]

Bowmar needs this recognition to keep his lawyers in work. Plus, his ego appreciates it. 😂😂

[@rockyoutdoors2020]

What’s happing with bowmar I keep seeing comments and vids saying that he was convicted with some stuff I don’t knew the full story I keep seeing cuts and they still don’t post it

[@transgenderedmuhammad8817]

You are so gay

[@BoostedMK6]

@@rockyoutdoors2020 nothing at all. He hunted on a guided hunt and the property owner was in trouble for poaching. Had nothing to do with the Bomars.

[@JennRFL16]

I crazy why people are so sour on the bowmars they never did nothing wrong people just hate winners I guess

[@Coe221]

@@JennRFL16 🤣🤡

[@chrisroholt7593]

Definitely think dialed fixed the durability issues! I dropped my bow out of my stand it hit a limb, I did a thorough inspection to make sure nothing happened to the bow. Took a stump buster arrow and shot it at 25yds and was on. Shot a doe 15 min later. Once home I rechecked everything and the axis’ were perfect! Not many other sights could probably handle that.

[@ElkShape]

Glad to hear it! I like the Dialed crew, good dudes. -DS

[@jesselapinski5641]

Shot 2 whitetail with swhacker this year both pass through. Never seen so much blood just poured out!

[@ElkShape]

NOTED!

[@losman_5056]

Great video as always new to bow hunter I gravitate to your channel and the boys channels you guys give real world advice and set up that work for hunting not just foam

[@ElkShape]

🙏🏼

[@haydenelifrits8329]

bomars 100 yard kill on a cape buffalo with the beast broadheads on a frontal shot is one of the craziest things I've ever seen!!

[@Holledel]

The new hha looks pretty sweet. I’d like to see you try slick trick magnums. I’ve had great luck with them for the past 9 years

[@ElkShape]

We have a SlickTrick Video in the Hopper... coming soon.

[@mattburnsworth6188]

The beast looks like a Rage trypan but with Bowmar's name on it and couple years after. The Trypan NC also has a titanium ferrule though. I got a pass through on a whitetail buck at 33 yards this past year with the trypan and I chunked out part of a rib bone on the entry. The entry and exit holes were massive. Also use grim reaper expandables.

[@ElkShape]

Copy that!

[@jrawhite8969]

I got the same Sevr 2.0 ferrule going on its 6th deer next try. Pulling 70 plus pounds and pass through everytime and it’s lock tighten on the arrow due to a counter clockwise spin. I just change the blades out everytime and it’s ready to go with the pierce tour

[@Cmillerboyyy]

Excuse my ignorance, but what does ABT stand for? I’m new to your channel and loving it so far! So many helpful tips and reviews. I shoot a Hoyt bow, black eagle rampage, FOCS, and Magnus blackhornet broad heads, 497gr. Love my setup 💪🏼

[@ElkShape]

ABT = Always Be Tinkering

[@DavidBowCrazyBabyak86]

I also believe that the dial lights are kind of dull too without the site. At least in my opinion hard for me to see unless I have my sight on my light on I mean but it is what it is. I like to be able to control my pin gap too, so I'm probably switching up sites here. Thanks for all the great info. Dan

[@ElkShape]

You betcha!

[@progradepainting3755]

Really wanna try those beast heads. If they made a titanium version, that would put them in the running for the best mechanical head ever designed I think. I think if they made a 1.5” version, that would be killer too.

[@CoachGoodwin23]

Dan, thanks again great vid. I'm totally interested in the Breast Broadhead. Very intriguing. Just waiting for Bowmar to get them back in stock. I love my CBE Micro 3v. What a sight! Micro tuning, easy to sight in, very, very light and very bright in low light. Oh and half the price of the UV Slider. That says a lot since I love my Triple Stack - but it just was too heavy!

[@CoachGoodwin23]

Typo hahahah - Breast vs. Beast! My bad!

[@ElkShape]

😹

[@HBOutdoors_]

I agree with the UV Slider 3 pin as they are pretty dull, hopefully they will sell a new cartridge with brighter pins in the future

[@ElkShape]

I'm sure they're working on it.

[@haydenberent]

If Black gold comes out with a triple track it’s an immediate purchase for me. I’m stuck with the dual track because no one else makes an adjustable pin sight in vertical. Hopefully soon.

[@ElkShape]

Huge fan of the dual trac - hoping for a triple trac!

[@TheEverLovingOutdoors]

7:00 that shot is high AF. Don't get me wrong I'm glad you got that deer. Artery? I hit booner that high this year at 10 yards I found him the next day chasing does where I couldn't pursue him. Had a couple more encounters with no shot opportunities. I was using a rage.

[@ElkShape]

Thanks for watching!

[@philliplundell8682]

Great video as always bro!

[@ElkShape]

🙏🏼

[@CJS10mm]

Dan, What was the name of the company that did your skin on the UV? I tried looking it up on google, it sounded like you said Flack Bowhunting.

[@garnerakin1372]

Try out crossbreed! Used one for the first time this year and wow!!

[@codysmith8042]

You're off on your conviction about the small entry on the Swhacker, even though it'll give you the same entry as your Iron Will. I had a 2 1/2" entry hole on a mountain lion and last weekend I had an ENOURMOUS 4"+ entry hole on a javelina (extremely hard quartering.) I can send pics of both. Shoot them long enough and eventually you will have the same results.

[@ElkShape]

Okie dokie

[@chevyemert5655]

Dan, you should consider testing the deadmeats rather than the mega meat. Smaller cut but it’s steel and I would think it would penetrate better while still getting 2 inches of cut. I’m pretty sure that’s what Chris Bee shoots and he definitely puts deer on the ground.

[@ElkShape]

NOTED!

[@fabriziolamanna]

Detailed Summary Section 1 00:00:00 The speaker discusses their recent hunting trip and the different broadheads they used. They promise an honest review of the broadheads, including the Schwacker, single bevel from Iron Wheel, Sever 1.75, and the Beast Broadhead. They provide detailed experiences with each broadhead, including their performance on different animals and the pros and cons they observed. They also express their preference for certain broadheads based on their hunting experiences. Additionally, they discuss the expandable broadheads they used and their performance on a Havalina and a doe. They emphasize the importance of using equipment that gives confidence and encourage viewers to test and tinker with their own gear. ► Watch this video section Section 2 00:05:02 The speaker discusses two different types of broadheads, the first being a titanium chisel tip with a 175 cutting diameter and the option of 1.5 or 2.0, and the second being the Beast with a very sharp blade and impressive edge retention. The speaker expresses a preference for fixed broadheads but acknowledges the quality of the expandable options. They also mention their experience with archery sights, discussing the UV 3-pin slider and the Dark Owl custom sight on their Tetra Max bow. They emphasize the importance of bright pins for hunting and the need for adjustable pins for different yardages. ► Watch this video section Section 3 00:10:24 The speaker discusses the importance of having at least three or four pins for bowhunting and recommends the CBE Trek and Dialed sight as good options. They mention the durability of the Dialed sight and express a preference for smaller housing and lighter weight. They express interest in a triple track option from Black Gold and encourage viewers to advocate for the products they want. The speaker emphasizes the need for control over pin gap and mentions ongoing testing of equipment and broadheads. They conclude by thanking viewers for choosing their content and expressing a commitment to providing helpful information in the future. ► Watch this video section

[@stick__shooter]

I really don't get how you can complain about the Spot Hogg Triple Stack being big and bulky but not the UV3XL. I've had both and the Triple Stack seems smaller and sleeker, and the pins are much brighter and easier to adjust. It's worth the extra couple ounces of weight for me. Love my Tommy Hogg, but can't wait to get my hands on the new Boonie from Spot Hogg.

[@ElkShape]

Throw that Triple Stack on a scale - should hit almost 1 pound. To each their own 👊🏼

[@stick__shooter]

@@ElkShape how much does your UV3XL complete sight setup weigh?

[@PDS_37]

I would love to see you try the 3 blade rage chisel extreme. They’re gnarly looking

[@PDS_37]

1.6” cut

[@joehorton01]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@ElkShape]

Thanks for watching!

[@Bow_Mafia]

Cbe trek pro micro 3v is what I want to see you review. IMO it’s the best sight for the money hands down

[@ElkShape]

I have one... going to get going with it tomorrow in fact!

[@novascotiapsearcher4497]

Check out the croc fixed blade by Crimson Talon. I think you will be very impressed by it,especially its durability and sharpness.

[@ronaldmcguire1581]

Would love to see a review for lighter poundage. Like 50#. Expandables?

[@ElkShape]

Probably won't happen to be honest - my draw length is short, I shoot heavy poundage... but... my wife, maybe I can get her back out bowhunting next season, she shoots a 55# Prima.

[@BlakeMcallister-f2p]

Would you consider the kudu Broadhead for 2024? Or consider doing any testing on it?

[@ElkShape]

It could happen!

[@leafinitup1]

I've been shooting the single bevel Ironwill heads since they came on the market, but man I have a hard time sharpening those tanto style tips. I tried every method, but I can't get a razor-sharp point, and I usually end up screwing up the tip angles. Do you have a method that works for you?

[@ElkShape]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/an-qlaGNlqeMbs0si=VOAQGyY0mUQ-aXcu

[@ElkShape]

Got to 10:20 mark in that video

[@leafinitup1]

@@ElkShape thanks

[@mjc_208]

Great video!

[@macbarb12]

Almost 100K…. Do a collab with Tim!

[@-SkiDz-]

Only way swhacker leaves a decency entry hole is on a severe angled shot and its not guaranteed everytime

[@zacharyclark8905]

G5 megameat boyyy

[@Nimrod_Archery]

Need to test the evolution broadheads

[@jjtokarz]

Would of loved to hear your thoughts on the rage

[@joncox2682]

Which one? There good for deer but wouldn't shoot an elk with them

[@bigz5262]

How far do you want your fixed pins set to? I have a double pin and if I set my top pin to 25 I can easily shoot to 40 with my second pin. I don’t have a 30 yard pin but it doesn’t seem to be an issue

[@ElkShape]

I really like a 30-40-50 or 20-30-40-50 for elk!

[@bigz5262]

@@ElkShape thank you

[@maleymadness2256]

Love these 🎉

[@loganott3232]

Are we going to get a string update?

[@romanracela]

I say work with one of the manufacturers and come out with an ElkShape edition broadhead. I know you've reached out to Iron Will, but if Bill doesn't want to do it, then it's time to move on. BTW, I think Spot Hogg came out with a lighter version of the Hogg Father.

[@ElkShape]

Hey Roman!!!!

[@richardganz9318]

Can you test Tooth of the Arrow broad heads

[@anthonypiertosanti9692]

What was the name of the company that made the skin for the scope

[@ElkShape]

Thwack Bowhunting (he's on Instagram)

[@dustinroberts3403]

Who makes the uv skin? Flack bowhunting?

[@ElkShape]

Thwack Bowhunting

[@bent13ways]

Thanks bro

[@garrettstraffon608]

I will never shoot the sevr again. Qad exodus is awesome! I will say you have to get them to fly! But they did great for me this year. So sharp cut spine in half on buck and pass through on doe this year

[@ElkShape]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jwild5360]

Split the difference of the 2 pin. The gap is small enough it’s mindless easy to shoot the gap accurately

[@ElkShape]

You do you 👊🏼

[@hunterslifestyle625]

Please test some grim reaper hybrids

[@hunterslifestyle625]

Also ran uv this last hunting season and got rid of it solely because of pin brightness

[@michaelcolthart4006]

How did a 2 pin cost you a shot opportunity?

[@ElkShape]

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[@michaelcolthart4006]

So…..you took a shot and missed based on operator error and blame the sight?

[@justinhenry5823]

I have shot all those broadheads except the Beast. I agree with all Dans statements. I have found the same things. I keep an iron will in the quiver at all times. This year I had a mixed bag. 3 Mega meats, 1 iron will solid. 1 shwacker. … oh wait and a grim reaper micro hades. 😅

[@WildTines]

I too, like to… be in control lol

[@ElkShape]

🇺🇸

[@DavidBowCrazyBabyak86]

I don't think it is too graphic. I mean it's like you said what happened man I would love to seem the blood trail but I get it. KZbin probably would not give you as much playtime or some shit. I don't know how it works but I know they don't air blood

[@amarotovar7256]

Your sevr kill is misrepresenting, i don’t think u mentioned weight of arrow, i was able to harvest a coues at 87 quartering to hitting top of scapula essentially by clavicle and had a complete pass through, arrow exiting by hip….

[@denverlewis3486]

A coues...the smallest deer in north America

[@ElkShape]

425 Grains, titanium half out, RIP TKO... etc.

[@amarotovar7256]

@@ElkShape rt on i used a 510gr but recently have changed to 460 w new bow, increased speed and foc, minimizing best i can diminishing returns at 70 plus yards out west…

[@littlewoody5539]

Good video

[@bigz5262]

You are going to have to check out the Spot Hogg Boonie

[@ElkShape]

Looks like that will happen in the Spring! Definitely on my list!

[@bigz5262]

@@ElkShape awesome! Hopefully it’s worth the hype

[@pickin4you]

In my opinion, all of the sight housings today are way too long. That’s why they are so dark. Not enough light can get in. And $600??? Please no. That’s more than my new bow. No way would I spend that on ANY sight. Even if I had the money. One thing for all of you three guys. Show stuff that a regular guy can afford. All you show are things you have to be rich or famous to be able to afford. Show some regular guy rests, releases, sights. Less than $100 regular guy price. We all don’t have your money. I want a UV Hinge 2 release but can’t see spending $300 for it. I want the steel one. Just too expensive. I’m an old guy who used to compete and wants to just get out and shoot and maybe shoot some leagues or maybe a state shoot if I can get my old form back from 35 years ago. That release looks to be the one for me but I can’t buy it. So how about some reviews on regular guy stuff.

[@ElkShape]

3 Guys? Who ya talking about bro? This channel is dedicated to being the best elk hunter I can be regardless of equipment and/or prices. Still gotta put the work in and stay diligent year round! Anyways, thanks for watching and best of luck! -DS

[@maxdeangelis5019]

I’m not rich at all and hve all nice gear. Priorities. I don’t have an expensive truck or big house. I invest my money into hunting and equipment. If you don’t like it watch something else 😂

[@nathansampson4162]

Anybody try any of the tuffhead broadheads?

[@nathanmccutchen5272]

Should mention where the heads are made! Looking at you sevr!!

[@TheBladeSled]

Swhacker all day. And they are easy to sharpen with BladeSled and replace blades.

[@jconusn]

The sharpest is the one I sharpen. I'll take a chinese knock off that I sharpen over a $20-40 broadhead ANY DAY.

[@chrismacomber9727]

My thoughts are if the vain holds it from getting through that perfect..and say that cuz the 30 yards it Flys after the pas through what did it do in that 30 yards ??? Nothing it's wasted energy...

[@michaelcolthart4006]

Wasted energy is a thing to consider for bullets…..not even worth talking about in archery because the killing mechanism isn’t transfer of energy and/or shock.

[@JamesVanGriff]

​@michaelcolthart4006 no really true. I was shooting vap tkos(6.7grs per pound of draw weight) and getting passthroughs where i stuck 3 inchs in a fallen log behind a buck i shot but my pins gaps weren't tight or forgiving to miss ranging. Wasted energy. Now i dropped 90 grains arrow weight(5gr per pound of draw weight) but improved forgiveness by 45%. Nearly half the gap for all pins as before. Shooting 50yds and 70yds with just my 60yd pin produced at 30" arrow spread top to bottom with old arrows. New 90 gr lighter arrows are a 16" spread top to bottom. I took my excess energy and created nearly double the forgiveness to miss ranging. This only benefits western hunters though that shoot over 40 yds. Its a waste for whitetail hunters.

[@chrismacomber9727]

Yes your right but ya kinda missed what I was saying ..I'm just saying that why shoot 30 yards after the pass through when you can run a bigger cut and maybe only go through 10 yards after .... and yes anything after it goes through is wast ... the hole point is to cause damage to the animal not a log or the air behind it... but he showed it well from both points in this video..side note I don't hunt elk I hunt whitetails...but the concept is the same ...

[@JamesVanGriff]

​@@chrismacomber9727good point! Better to use your excess energy that can be used for extra cut for whitetail and more forgiveness for western hunters versus wasting it digging deeper in the ground, air or trees behind.

[@Crayz919]

TRUGLO MECHANICAL AND FIXED BROADHEADS ARE SO OVER LOOKED , THE TITANIUM X LARGE GAME 2BLADE FIXED BROADHEAD SEEMS LIKE A SUPERB BROADHEAD BUT THERE VERY LIL REVIEWS ON THAT BROADHEAD OR ANY OF THE TRUGLO TITANIUM BROADHEADS... SWAT BROADHEADS ARE A LETHAL OPTION FOR 4 BLADE COC HYBRID BROADHEADS ETC.

[@kcmills8385]

The fact that you don’t have trifecta broadheads on there is laughable. We all know lusk archery is one of the most popular reviews channels on KZbin for broadheads, and he has them top ranked. Run all the broadhead not just the ones who offer freebies.

[@deanbrantley]

Pretty sure in past episodes he mentioned he purchased his 6 Iron Wills. Maybe subs sent him some. All broadheads have pro’s and cons no matter any testing results. To say a certain head is laughable not to have, that can be said about many heads.

[@ElkShape]

Laughable? ...I'm not laughing. Thanks for watching.

[@austin_olsen]

You need to try annihilator XLs 3 blade fixed.

[@caninphx]

Didn’t he try them? Or was it the originals.

[@austin_olsen]

@@caninphx tbh I don’t think he has tried them at all. Unless I missed the vid.

[@Niko_410]

@@austin_olsenhe was trying them 2/3 years ago

[@ElkShape]

Bingo! I haven't tried their '24 offerings though, we'll circle back! Solid dudes and I have had them on my podcast years back. -DS

[@6saturdaysaweek]

Bowmar could come out with depleted uranium head and I wouldn’t give it a second thought. I would rather get out of bowhunting than send money to that poacher. Good to see Dan will sell his soul to anyone that gives give him a dime.

[@cloudyfalcon]

Ya I don't really get supporting poachers...

[@ElkShape]

I hope you're having an okay day bud! Since you wrote what you wrote - I did not get paid by any broadhead company to make this FREE YT video for you to watch. Just sharing my experience from the broadheads I chose to test in Texas. Thanks. -DS

[@6saturdaysaweek]

@@ElkShape I’m having a great day, and thank you for the correction on why you tested the poacher broad head. I apologize for my inaccurate assumption. I hope that head has more integrity than the business owner.

[@michaelwilson3165]

This guy man who cares