Shoot These Broadheads in 2022!

[@kingrider75]

I’ve killed deer dead with a Walmart Allen head that cost 8 bucks a pack and killed em with iron will heads that were 120 bucks for 3. In 35 years of hunting I’ve come to the conclusion that broadheads fail way less than the shooter.

[@wcwcgarner2717]

My favorite is nap HELLRAZOR fixed blade broadhead. All steel and they fly great. 1 1/8 cut. Nice review

[@gladegoodrich2297]

76 years old and every year it seems I have to crank my bow down a turn or two. Have gone from shooting 80 pounds when I was young to 50 pounds now that I'm old. Last three deer I shot with mechanicals i did not get one pass through. Ran off with most of the arrow hanging out of them. One good blood trail out of the three but all recovered. I think at 50 pounds a fixed blade is much better than a mechanical.

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Absolutely. At 50lbs Id recommend a fixed. There are several great options in this video.

[@loganmiller959]

Love your content!!! Always checking to see what you test, even though I’ve religiously used QAD exodus. Keep it up!

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Thank you for following along!

[@mjh1783]

I know what you saying with the montecs. I run them through several diamond stones and then strop them. I will give a up a little sharpness for the ability to be re used if they aren’t bent.

[@gsnicholas8522]

You don’t have to give up sharpness to be able to reuse the head. Take a look at the VPA 3 blades. They get stupid sharp and are extremely durable.

[@robertflint4115]

Informative video thanks. Love the camera turn actions 🤣. I myself move away from all mechanical broadheads after one time of the o-ring not giving and the blades never opened. I recovered the doe after about a 1000 yards (of course through the nastiest jaggers ever). I knew I hit her good like 18 yards away, clean pass through. When recovered the arrow then the blades where open, saw good blood. After my son and I sat there and our sandwiches and BSing a solid hour, lets go get her. Wasn't seeing good blood but knew I hit her good. Well we bumped her 2x and then just sat again for 2 hours (nap time). We finally found her dead. Well after getting her back to pole barn and hung, started rinsing her out and looked. Neither entrance and exit holes had blade slices. So clean pass through and not opening until hitting ground behind her UGH. Sorry for long story, but never again used mechanicals. Look forward to future content, Rock on.

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

I'm glad you persevered until you found her. It can be tough, but not giving up can pay big rewards. Modern mechanical mechanisms seem to be more consistent than the o ring style. I've been particularly impressed with the rage NC system and NAP's blade hold mechanisms.

[@hikingwithaviking8529]

Love the Madman head, my go to is the RAD Rival 125gn. Sporting the brand new 150 Van Dyke this season

[@HardRockMiner]

Thanks for the 411 on these. You saved some of us a ton of time 👍👍

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Thats my goal! Time is a valuable thing to lose.

[@HardRockMiner]

@@Chestthumperoutdoors - It's the only thing you can't get back no matter how hard you try.

[@SgtObla]

I didn’t know that about the Ram Cat pivoting blade, thanks I thought they would have been illegal in my state.

[@jasonmariner5129]

If your only complaint about the montec is it’s sharpness. Start carrying the montec CS. They are razor sharp right out of the packaging. 👍🏼

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Ive tested the cs, the regular montec, and the M3. They all have the same design flaw and sharpness issue

[@txrcnoob]

To be honest on the G5 montec style heads its more a steel quality issue than it is the bevel angle. The inability to get a honed edge is tge steel. A lot of these style heads are powdered metal you will never get a edge on powdered metal.

[@dereksteele2284]

I get everyone I've ever used razor sharp

[@rogerramjet7567]

Iron will is BY FAR the sharpest toughest head out there. Nothing comes close.

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

That has not been my experience in my tests. It is near the top though.

[@deverdoo5228]

I absolutely agree that montec sucked out of the box sharpness wasn't great and I couldn't get them very sharp

[@erikleirmo9147]

QAD Exodous or G5 Montecs are my favorite and hit literally right on my field tip clipped and ruined my arrow

[@gsmoke2007]

QAD Exodus is the best broad head out there. Extremely sharp and tough as they come. I’ll never shoot anything else. Iv shot them all and once I found the exodus I fell in love.

[@PreachTheHuntTV]

This is awesome to hear! I work at QAD as a quality control inspector and I’m proud to see our product shine!

[@gsmoke2007]

Heck yeah. I will never shoot another broadhead that’s for sure.

[@huntersoutdooradventures413]

@@PreachTheHuntTV I just got mine a few days ago, they fly great and are pretty darn sharp out of the box

[@ikeyeet8312]

I like the qad, but love the magnus black hornet. lifetime warranty too.

[@eastonwinship2016]

Thanks for this comment I’m looking through KZbin for broadheads lol

[@andrewmarquis8937]

Love the slick trick magnum I think it would be worth you giving it a try sometime.

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Ive killed several animals with slick trick mags

[@wilburcoy8471]

Totally agree with the 3 blade Rage! All i trust to shoot.

[@HooligansMx]

My buddy bought a pack of the G5 montec last year and they were as sharp as a butter knife you could run your finger across the blade and didn't even get a paper cut

[@dereksteele2284]

I resharpen every broadhead I've ever used out of the pack. Hardly any of them will shave hair out of the pack, but all will shave when I'm done with them

[@mofishing2241]

Grizzlystik makes the most durable. Probably the best one you can get.

[@BGH-lw4ms]

Iron wills

[@5jjt]

Thanks for thenvideo. Maybe for next time, it be helpful for some to know where they're made.

[@randyferreira5265]

Did you test the tooth of the arrow broadheads?They make some nice broadheads.Of all the ones you have there I like qad exodus the best., They are one tough and great flying broaheads.

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Yes I have!

[@garrettschienschang4399]

I took 1 buck and 3 does with the QAD exodus last year. All complete pass through and less than 80yards from impact to harvest

[@ianlyle6439]

You said you don't like the slick tricks. I have shot the slick trick viper trick for a couple years. I love them. You should try or test them. May change your mind. Just a thought

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

they are on my test list.

[@robertreitmyer8426]

By chance have you done a test comparison of the Rage 3 blade chisel tip and the RamCat hydroshock.. I would like too se how the measure up

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

I havent, I believe youd be happier with the ramcat though

[@robertreitmyer8426]

@@Chestthumperoutdoors i lost a nice buck the first time i used ramcat.. and when i found the bolt 50 yards after initial contact the broadhead had a broken blade.. last time I used ramcat.. got the rage crossbow x had an almost identical shot as using the ramcat.. the rage had the buck laid down at 35/40.. was just curious about the rage 3 blade.. thanks

[@howardchapman800]

Have you tested the 252 schwacker fixed

[@rykerpuckett2883]

No Magnus? Rocking the stinger buzzcuts this next season hoping to put them to use.

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Magnus makes great heads, but like I said I cant put all the great broadheads in there or itd be a 4.5 hour video

[@timfoster7979]

Thanks!

[@icecoldbeer2695]

NAP Spitfire doesn't get much love in broadhead reviews. I've been using them for many years with my compound and crossbow with tremendous results. Why is that? Have you experienced problems? Have you reviewed them?

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Ive not reviewed them, but have shot them in the past and had no issue

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

I particularly liked the spitfire edge, they don't make them anymore though.

[@danmolaski9868]

I have an issue with the QAD exodus. They fly great, never had a deer go more than 40, except on one occasion, that was my fault due to a bad shot. But my issue is, I never get a blood trail. Massive internal bleeding, but every deer I shot, no blood trail. Just seal right back up.

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Thats wild! Some of the nastiest blood trails Ive ever seen were from an exodus.

[@dereksteele2284]

I get every montec I've ever used razor-sharp

[@asdfkhieee]

Now add the True Blue to all those broadheads for an extra 2" cut.!!!!

[@masterski03]

Good info ! I would love to see you test the afflictor hybrids !

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

They are on my test list.

[@outdoors-fun]

I read alot of great reviews on the Exodus and tried to find a pack last season with no success. I ended up getting the G5 Striker Fixed Blade, which did well in tests with the Exodus. Have you used the G5 Striker?

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

I have, the striker is also a great broadhead!

[@tigerace6542]

On the hades you forgot to talk about the back cutting edge on the arrow

[@DavidGonzalez-ek3zh]

Afflictor hybrid ext. Spot on! Those and exodus rock! Iron Will should have been included but they ship direct. Good job

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

I really like Iron will, they were in my 2021 video. My biggest thing is they dont do anything special for the money you spend on them.

[@DavidGonzalez-ek3zh]

@@Chestthumperoutdoors his videos prove greater penetration especially with lower lb bow set up. They are sharpest I have ever seen and used. Thx again

[@dannyadamson2198]

If there is a difference,could you recommend a broad head for my crossbow? Wicked ridge rampage 360

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Grim reaper 1 3/8"

[@coalbucket2411]

I’m finally looking at getting a compound bow instead of my xbow, thoughts on what I should get

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Depends on budget really. Tough to beat a diamond edge 320 to start. I have them on my website if you want to check them out.

[@littlewoody5539]

On the aluminum feral on rage does it say what type of aluminum it is ? I looked on their web site didn’t say .

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

It does not, if I had to guess I'd say either 6065 or 7075

[@williambeatty2675]

Haven't shot anything with my broadheads yet but I only paid 12.99 for them three that is.

[@jacobflook8932]

Exodus for my wife and I both they are a great head thinking about trying magnus black hornet ser razor though

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

You can't go wrong with either of those choices!

[@camthecameraman5096]

the Afflictor K2 Fixed is an AMAZING head. I can't find a reason to switch

[@JohnathanCollinsgreen-yj5pt]

Yea montec pain in but to Sharp and iv broke about 5 tips off in bone and I'm done with them

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

If you like that shape, but not montecs check out vantage point archery

[@dereksteele2284]

​@Chestthumperoutdoors I sharpen down the very tip at a steeper angle so that it doesn't bend or break. People have been doing that for decades

[@caseyvandergraaf5762]

If this is a 2022 broadheads video, I’m curious why you’d test the original Montec instead of their new Montec M3 that’s supposed to be a lot sharper? Thanks and loved the video!

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

I tested the M3s last year, they arent any sharper or any more durable. The montecs all have the same flaw the bevel angle isnt steep enough to get very sharp compared to the vast majority of broadheads on the market. This isnt a test video really, its more of a these are what I recommend and what I dont video.

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Thank you a ton for watching and commenting!

[@robertyetsko80]

Very interesting and informative...these are all vertical bow BROADHEADS??

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Yes and no, they can all be shot from crossbows as well.

[@gavinsmitty23]

I’m going with g5 deadmeats this year

[@robertculpepper1508]

Almost all of those broadheads are 1 and done broadheads. If you want to see some God Tier broadheads go check out Lusk Archery Adventures. He does some serious research and comprehensive testing on hundreds of broadheads.

[@delta_sierra_outdoors2265]

Have you heard of Bi-polar broadheads? They are made here in Georgia. I’ve heard nothing but great things about them and would love to see them tested!!

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Hadn't heard of them until now. I'll add them to my test list!

[@delta_sierra_outdoors2265]

@@Chestthumperoutdoors yes sir please do! They’re a hybrid broadhead. I just got back into bow hunting and have used grim reaper whitetail special pro and have taken two deer with it. My only complaint was I didn’t have much of a blood trail, but I guess when you watch them fall you don’t need a blood trail. Lol I switched to thorn this year and bought the new XV which looks pretty awesome. I’ve had rage fail on me. I just like trying new stuff and I just fish by our channel and so far I’m loving your content! Keep it up! Let me know if you get your hands on a bi-polar and run it through your tests!

[@kevinwilkey4687]

What model is the madman 3 blade?

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

HPV

[@wswillett]

SevR... QAD Exodus... Iron Will

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Sevr didn't impress me too much, Exodus is in here, Iron will was in last years list and although it is a great broadhead, it doesn't do anything special for the price they are asking for them.

[@GertTown]

What's with all the tiny broadheads? I don't know how you go about picking broadheads to end up with so many small ones but I bet that's not the same way you pick out sandwiches

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

I don't need to over compensate. XD On a serious note, you don't have to have a 2 inch cut to kill an animal, 1" will do more than enough if you do your part. Also more compact broadheads react better in crosswinds because there is less surface area. Lastly, for the most part mechanicals don't stack up to fixed heads in the reliability category and the reality is more people are shooting mechanicals than really should be based on the stats of their setup. When I make recommendations I try to make them in a way that the majority of people would see great performance selecting that broadhead. The one glaring exception in this video is the rage 3 blade. Although it performed well in my testing, it is not a great choice for most everyone.

[@trevorwhitman7851]

The only thing with the ram cats are they fall apart easily

[@gsnicholas8522]

After your comment about not being able to get a 3 blade head sharp enough, it’s obvious that you never tried a solid steel machined head. They get way sharper than anything else that you just recommended.

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

I tested the slick trick SS3 and the muzzy one, both machined from a single pice of steel, the montec is also. The blade angle is the same on all of them and is the reason they dont get sharp. Innovative outdoorsman fixed the issue with his 413 sharpener.

[@gsnicholas8522]

@@Chestthumperoutdoors try a VPA, Tuffhead, or Bishop 3 blade. All 3 of those get extremely sharp. They're machined from very good quality tool steel, unlike the ones that you mentioned. Steel quality makes a big difference.

[@dereksteele2284]

​@@ChestthumperoutdoorsI can get any of them razor-sharp.

[@azguitarist67]

Slick Trick CEO punching the air rn

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dylanhockey4670]

What’s lower lbs shoots. Like range?

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Draw weight range? Id say 30-50

[@bobgill4069]

You shoot a Ramcat and Rage but think the width of the Simmons Mako, which is easy to measure, is marketing hype?!

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

You misunderstood. I believed them cutting a larger than cutting diameter hole was marketing hype. I then finished by saying I learned that it wasn't. Did you watch that far?

[@brianlurten3028]

I shoot 125gr. SWAT XMAG or A4. I like them

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

swat broadheads are some that I haven't delved into yet, but want to soon.

[@bhuff86]

I see you're a fellow disc golfer :)

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

My little brother is very into it, I am not much, its a ton of fun, but I have too many other things on my plate!

[@ikeyeet8312]

No magnus black hornet. hmm

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Was in last years

[@jeffallen6754]

Sonic broad heads are better than anything on this video. Those Simmons sharks are also quality

[@SoloCamXTOutdoors]

No need to fuss round with bunch of different broadheads. Go get ya some Magnus Blackhornet Ser Razors and call it a day.. No need to look further.

[@Whitetail101]

Nice video Please wear safety glasses. Lol made me nervous but good info

[@blind-dateoutdoorssportsma547]

Rage, after shooting 3 doe, broadside with them, will never use another one, ever! Mechanicals, I will never use again; especially with long bows, recurve and other slow shooting bows, and do not use on big game. Why the broadhead is bad, loses a ton of energy upon contact. The ideal broadhead is a cut on impact fixed blade. G5 is one of the best on the market.

[@dirtlegchaser2424]

ive shot 8 deer and 2 hogs with mechanical no problems

[@blind-dateoutdoorssportsma547]

@@dirtlegchaser2424 it happens but, I've tried them and seen others use them as well. Majority of shots with mechanicals do not pass through and many of the deer are not recovered or required multiple shots to finish the animal off. Mechanicals fail and blades break too offen for me. G5 fixed blades have never failed to perform, holds up under impacts and can be used over and over again, easily resharpend. But to each his own. And no, I am not a bad shot.

[@gsnicholas8522]

@@blind-dateoutdoorssportsma547 while I agree with most of what you said, there’s a lot better heads out there than anything G5 makes.

[@diggernash1]

Higher speed cross guns benefit from mechanicals. I get tighter groups with the mechanicals and I get to use more energy destroying tissue, rather than dirt. You do not forget the first time seeing a 3 inch exit hole or the blood trail. Now if someone would make a function 3 blade, 3"; 550 grains at near 400 fps has more lung cutting energy left...lol.

[@tinesup9405]

Afflictor 100%

[@indianapublicland7429]

Grim reaper are insane sharp!! I have shot them for practice 100 times and the head will still slice ya open. Rage are junk ive seen they break so easy to many constructed weaknesses.!!

[@kenlucia309]

Try a Zwicky fixed!

[@Dietz4502]

i never see regular 3 blade muzzys in reviews anymore is it just accepted by everyone now that those are ol' reliable 🤣🤷‍♂

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

The quality of muzzys currently produced is less than impressive vs the old tried and trues. I have tested the old school muzzy, the mx4, and the trocar.

[@pg981]

Muzzy MX 3's 👍🇺🇸

[@timwozniak7574]

Shoot Zeus and the new Zeus Heras..

[@jonathancreed4968]

Those afflictors are an absolutely nasty head! Highly recommend

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Im impressed with them!

[@oggonzo59]

Have you ever heard of the "Toxic" from Flying Arrow Archery? Since I found them, I haven't used anything else! 12 or 15 deer and I've watch 10 or so do 30 or so yards from p.o.i.

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

I have and Im really not a fan. Im glad they are working great for you though

[@308blr2]

No love this year for IRONWILL?

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

They were on last years list and although they are a fantastic broadhead they dont do anything that broadheads a fraction the cost will do.

[@308blr2]

@@Chestthumperoutdoors Well: you can shoot through shoulders, hit rocks 🪨 on pass throughs, and resharpen them. IMHO thereby making them more economical than many heads.

[@308blr2]

@@Chestthumperoutdoors I agree that for many hunters the sticker price of a sound sharp broadhead is an important consideration. The only part of a bow hunt that is harvesting an animal is the broadhead; and whatever the bow hunting budget, thicker, sharper and high quality steel with good flight characteristics should be paramount.

[@adampfeffer4722]

Cutthroat single bevel. Check them out if you haven't already.

[@sammiller1205]

It’s 2022 listen to ranch fairy, don’t ignore the facts. Shoot heavy. Shoot fixed. Follow the science.

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Not that I disagree with the heavy arrow philosphy, but its not the only way that works and everyone is tired of getting it shoved down their throat

[@mjh1783]

@@Chestthumperoutdoors thank god someone will say it lol

[@zzz7zzz9]

it's actually almost 2023, stop idolizing a youtube fairy and just do what works for you.

[@connorbarnes6375]

I hate the montecs shot 3 deer great hits had them on camera can see the hits blood trail is terrible

[@zzz7zzz9]

if the shots were 'great', the deer would be dead. don't blame broadheads for everything.

[@bardownsnipe]

You lost me when you backed a mechanical. Rage no less…

[@brandonyoung7760]

Out of 12 broadheads you didn't review the one mechanical that beats out most of the fixed broadheads in this list? 🤔🤔🤔

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Which one is that?

[@brandonyoung7760]

@@Chestthumperoutdoors Sever 2.0 👍🏻

[@brandonyoung7760]

In all seriousness you should test them head to head with these others. I used fixed for years but not anymore. Those Sevr are bad ass honestly.

[@mikeguy9668]

All of them have super thin blades. Iron will 150 grain single bevel for me for a long time now. Fuckin battle axe

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

Ive destroyed iron wills just as much as the others and for $50 more a 3 pack they dont do anything all of these options wont. Iron will makes a fantastoc product, but I cant justify spending the additional money for no real added benefit.

[@mikeguy9668]

@@Chestthumperoutdoors ironwill will send you a brand new one if you destroy it. The heads you showed are ruined on heavy bone impact, ironwills won't even have a scratch on them. Cutthroat, grizzly stick, magnus and other high grade carbon steel heads are the same. Im calling bullshit that you've destroyed them like one of those paper thin stainless heads. I've been hunting for 32 years this season and I know better than that. Maybe shooting them into concrete or steel or some other dumb shit "tests" that you tubers do that don't mean a damn thing, but damn sure not on an animal

[@curtwatkins9520]

No Magnus? No single bevels? (sniffles) lol

[@Chestthumperoutdoors]

There are soo many good broadheads, if I were to do a list of all of them I recommend itd be a 2 hour video. Lol

[@curtwatkins9520]

Oh I know.....I think im up to around 100 broadheads... maybe.... in mostly 3 to 4 pack groups

[@franhardy3064]

mean