EXACT ARCHERY 100 gr: Top Tier, Low Price
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- Опубліковано 26 жов 2024
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This is a test of the 100 gr Exact Archery 4 Blade broadhead.
Here is summary of my 2023 Testing Procedure & Scoring w/the scores of this head posted in parenthesis as well.
Exact Archery 100 gr Total Score: 90.47 = 10 Golden Arrows
1. Flight Forgiveness (20%, 16 pts)
This is not just a test of how heads fly out of my bow, as it was in the past. With a well tuned bow, properly built arrows & good form, almost every head flies well. That's why in the past most heads got a flight score of 9 or 10. But that doesn't help those who may not have perfectly tuned bows/arrows/good form. So now I am gauging Flight Forgiveness. This is based on how the head flies for me, how well it spins, how "sensitive" the flight is to imperfections, & the exposed surface area of the blades. The max score of a Mech is 20 & the max score of a Fixed is 16.
2. Cut Size (20%, 15.99 pts)
The more tissue being cut, the more lethal the head, all else equal. The entrance cut, total cut, & width of the cut (a crucial variable for bloodletting) are all scored:
The entrance cut size is compared to a standard of 2.5" then that fraction is weighted to 7% of the score. (2.25” = 6.3 pts)
The max cut size is compared to a standard of 2.5" as well, then that fraction is is weighted to 7% of the score. (2.25" = 6.3 pts)
The max cutting diameter is compared to a standard of 2.0", then that fraction is weighted to 6% of the score. (1.13" = 3.39 pts)
3. Blades (20%, 18.05 pts)
Initial sharpness (9%, 200 grams = 10/10 = 9 pts) & Edge Retention (9%, +75 grams = 8.5/10 = 7.65 pts) are measured using the Edge On Up Sharpness Tester. The pressure needed for a blade to cut thru a copolymer wire is measured in grams.
Edge Retention is the loss of sharpness after the head is shot in Penetration Test 1, thru 1/2" MDF and 2/3" rubber foam mat & Clear Ballistics FBI gel. For every 50 "grams" of sharpness lost, 1 point is deducted from 10.
What are some sharpness scores for common edges?
A butter knife takes 2000 grams of pressure to break the co polymer wire.
A new high end cutlery edge: ~ 375 grams of pressure.
A utility razor blade: 200 grams.
Based on the many broadheads I have tested, here is my scoring scale:
Out of the Box Sharpness:
0-200 gr: 10
201-300 gr 9
301-400 gr: 8
401-500 gr: 7
501-600 gr: 6
601-700 gr: 5
Ease to resharpen or replace blades is judged & given 2% of the score. (7/10=1.4 pts)
4. Penetration (20%, 19.23 pts)
There are 3 penetration tests:
Pen Test 1: 1/2" MDF, 2/3" rubber foam mat, Clear Ballistics FBI gel. Depth of penetration is compared to a standard of 9" & weighted to 9% of the score. (9" = 9 pts)
Pen Test 2: Layered cardboard. # of layers penetrated is compared to a standard of 70 layers & weighted to 9% of the score.
(64 layers=8.23 pts)
Angled Penetration Test: How effectively does the head penetrate 1/4" MDF covered by carpet at a 45 degree angle. This accounts for 2% of the score. (10/10 = 2 pts)
5. Durability (20%, 19.2 pts)
Each head is shot thru 1/2" MDF 3 times. Its condition is judged 1-10 & weighted to 12% of the score. (10/10 = 12 pts)
If a head survives that, it is then shot thru 22 ga steel plate twice. Its condition is judged 1-10 & weighted to 5% of the score. (9/10 = 4.5 pts)
If a head survives that, it is then shot into concrete once. Its condition is judged 1-10 & weighted to 3% of the score. (9/10 = 2.7 pts).
Steel plate & concrete are certainly not "realistic" mediums, but they do reveal the outer limits of a head's durability.
BONUS:
+1 pt extra forgiving flight
+1 pt large, square holes
TOTAL SCORE: 90.47 pts = 10 Golden Arrows
Price: $7/head
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Thank you all for watching look forward to seeing how all of our new customers like them.
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I am completely floored. I did not expect this broad head to perform as well as it did.
Wow!! Really surprised me! I shoot QAD Exodus but this is impressive! Thanks for your consistent testing!
You’re welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting:)
I have been thinking of trying the Exodus but now I might try these! I would love to see the new Beast Broadheads tested also!
Holy cow that was impressive. Update 7pt piled up in 50yrds in front of me . Performed flawlessly.
Right?
Wow! Definitely preformed way better than what I gave it credit for at first glance!
Yep
Thanks, John. The head did better than the vane on the concrete!
Haha. True that.
After watching this Vid I ordered 6 packs for me and 2 buddies, Thanks John! When I run out of exodus I will be using these
Nice.
I thought we would have seen some separation where the blades meet after seeing a small gap during the close up! Great performance for an incredible price!
Me too. Every head like this I’ve tested has done that. Except this one
Wow. No deer is gonna be able to withstand that broadhead. I was especially impressed with the nearly square holes it left in the sheet metal, they should create a lasting wound channel. Thank you for testing new heads.
Yep
Solid review as always 👍
Much appreciated
Just looking at it I knew it would do well, and at 7 bucks a head it should be a winner!
Right?
Holy moly what a broad head! And that price is AWESOME. I'll be picking up some of these
Very impressed and surprised by the outcome!
Me too
Try them out cant wait to see what you think
That was a great video, awesome broadhead
Thank you
Ordered 2 packs after watching your video!!
Good luck
Good show!
Michael Herrell
Thank you
Nearly a 100% knock off of the Slick Trick Viper Trick. One of my favorite heads before it was discontinued. I still have some and hunt with them but my supply is running low. Looks like I have a potential resupply.
Hmmmm. They’re both 4 blade, but that’s about it. One has a ferrule with a chisel tip and the other is cut on contact. Different materials, different blade thickness too.
We got you covered
That's a heck of a broadhead. Great video once again.
Thank you
Wow! What a surprise! Looks like an awesome broadhead.
Right?!
Would love to have you try them
@@exactarchery1I'm going to take a look at your website today! Might just have to talk about these on my hunting podcast!
WINNER WINNER! This one went beyond my expectations. And the price is crazy low. These may well replace my DeePower heads. 👍👍
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Just ordered 6 of the 150's! Will post how they work on hogs and whitetail. Thanks so much for reviewing these.
Nice. I haven't tested those yet.
Just sharpened a few of them. The Stay Sharp Grey Guide is perfect first them. Struggled to get a good angle using the Black Replaceable Blade Guide.
Wow I’m so amazed
Yeah, me too
The 100gr setup performed incredibly. I wish they had a dedicated 125gr head. That weight collar solution adds flat face to the diameter of the arrow and that's a no-go for me. I think that will affect penetration quite adversely. Especially if one hits a rib or shoulder blade. They either need to taper that collar, or to make a 125gr blade set or ferule. You are probably already on this, but I'd be interested in seeing a test of the 125gr setup to compare if you are so inclined.
Our 125 has been tested and shows well very close to the 100 grain
@@exactarchery1 Im very impressed and definitely am switching
Thanks for the comment
I think the collar would strengthen it even more.
Impressive overall.
I wonder what else this brand offers. They seem to know what their doing.
This is the first and only head they have at this point.
Good job
Thanks
Wow! impressive and never heard of them before
Yeah, they’re brand new
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Incredible performance and at a super bargain price! Hard to beat this one. I'd like to see this one pitted against the QAD Exodus and the Slick trick as those a true old time standard competitors.
Yep. The good thing about my testing is all the tests are the same, so you can compare any heads like that and see how they measure up.
Lusk, would you ever consider performing a decibel test in the future? In some rudimentary testing of my own, I’ve found some broadheads to be significantly louder than others. Maybe measure decibels shooting with a bare shaft to rule out fletching noise? I love these tests I’ve made some broadhead choices based off your tests and love how you stay very non bias.
Thanks for the comment. I have consider that quite a bit. However, there are a few reasons I did not do it.
1. I cannot figure out a way to provide consistent and comparative data regarding arrow flight noise. I do not have a long enough chamber indoors to do it effectively. The arrow shot noise and the arrow impact noise are much louder than the arrow flight noise. If I do it outside at longer distance, I can record the flight noise without it being over, whelmed by the bow noise, and the impact noise. However, the ambient noise of the environment varies significantly minute to minute and day today. So that really is not a valid comparative Datapoint.
2. Honestly, I do not think Aero flight noise has any impact on the hunting situation. I’ve taken hundreds of animals and never seen it to be an issue. Boain noise is huge because it is static, and an animal can pinpoint its origin. But flight noise is a totally different issue. For all the animal knows it could be a bird or a bug zipping by.
Looks like a slick trick razor trick
Only it’s cut on contact, has a different blade retention system and has thicker blades.
Can't wait to see you do a video on the new Bowmar broadhead
I'm hoping to. I asked Josh for some.
They also can do two washers and make is 150gr. ordered some yesterday!
Nice.
Good video
Thanks
Very very similar to the old Slick Trick Rozor Trick by design,, should be big seller ?? Good Luck and thanks for sharing.
Well, they’re both 4 blade, but that’s about the only similarity. Different steel, different tip, different blade thickness, different blade retention system.
Would love to have you try them
@@exactarchery1
I intend on ordering some soon
They will fit perfectly with my personal sharpening and polishing system
Thx
Would like to see it against an Elk scapula. Performance was incredible. Might have to try these out someday. Would like to see what it does to a hog or deer.
If it holds up to concrete and steel plate like it did, it will likely fare well on a scapula. The only real challenge would be hitting the thick
Part and at an angle.
These guys ship to Canada too, ordered 4 packs can’t wait to try them out.
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Yeah that was very surprising 😮
Yep
man, that's a solid head!
Right?!
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Thank you for this review, I have shot the same broadheads for years and these guys at the show convinced me and was skeptical about them because they have them on eBay for next to nothing and wasn’t sure if they where the real deal or a Chinese version they bought in baulk and re selling. But thanks for the Video, you put confidence back in my hunt. Blood therapy ocd has been my go too but seems they disappeared???? Please let me know what happened to them.
Yeah, I’ve tested those. I have no idea where they are now
they are made in china, they used to be called a sanford bloodshot. i used them for several years and they killed all the deer i shot with them just fine. some of the blades are loose in the ferrule bit you can squeeze the ferrule together with plyers to tighten them up. they are around a dollar each on the auction site.. i have some pictures i took through deer hide and ribs. they really do make square holes through deer.
What auction site?
@@kennethminnes5290fleabay and also the chinese import sites like ali.
I just googled Sanford Bloodshot. You're right they are VERY similar, possibly identical. And Amazon has a 6-pk for $9.99!
@@FWBNation right, they are all made by the same Chinese broadhead manufacturer. usually they dont have a brand name, just listed as something like "4 blade 100gr broadheads". i believe Sanford sent the design to the chinese manufacturer to make for him years ago, and they just kept producing and selling them.
I tested those Bloodshots. These did MUCH better.
Mr.Lusk great show as usual if you was shooting traditional archery what broadhead would you shoot
That’s a good question. I haven’t done enough trad shooting to really speak with experience on that.
I have a set of broadheads new in package you probably never seen before. Basically the screw in version if the pearson deadhead. 125 gr
Nice.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures I'd like to send them to you to review if you're interested
John, you should check out the new tooth of the arrow single bevel head. im curious to know how they will do before I buy them.
I was just testing them, but they had a problem with the batch I'm testing. So I'm waiting for the new batch, coming in a few weeks.
Results should be about the same as the Sanford innovation bloodshot heads I sent you to test their same head.sanford innovations is no more then exact came along.can get these unbranded all over eBay also.nice head though I've used em
It’s the same concept but different manufacturer and different materials than the generic ones you can find currently. Would love to have you try them out and see what you think!
They’re much much better than the Sanford ones. I’ve tested those too
This might make the cut ahead of my qad exodus this year!
They’re both great choices.
In the review you mention the blades are .040” thick but the guy from Exact Archery says on a post that they are .035” thick.
Not a huge deal but just thought I’d mention it.
Thank you. I noticed that as well.
will you put that in your quiver lusk?
I certainly would. Lots of good fixed heads to use.
They don't sell replacement blades. The only way to get replacement blades is the order complete broadheads, but at the price that's doable.
Yep...the price of the heads is less than many replacement blades.
How is the quality? The pics from their website show uneven grinds. The secondary blades end abruptly instead of tapering cleanly into the main blade
Well, I think the tests speak for themselves. Anytime you’re talking pricing like this, there will be some QC issues-but the performance was impressive.
Nicholas would love to have you try them
Just got my first pack of these in. They are incredibly dull. Wipe your finger on the blade with zero fear dull. Everything else seems on par with the video. I sharpen everything I get either way, but if you don’t hand sharpen, these may not be for you.
I’ve heard that from a few others as well. I’ve also heard many getting them super sharp. But that’s disappointing to have that kind of inconsistency. It might help for you to call them and tell them. They need to know this kind of feedback.
Just bought some of these. In person they seem very tiny. Mine are not ultra sharp but I'm sure i can make them so.
Yeah, I've heard from some that theirs didn't come as sharp as others.
Home run!
Yep
Hey John, what does the package say as country of origin? Not trying to kick a hornets nest here. Just legitimately curious. Fantastic performance for the price.
I'm not sure; I don't have the package anymore. You can give them a call and ask them.
I really wish the overlooked TRUGLO TITANIUM BROADHEADS Were reviewed ...
I've tested quite a few TruGlos and have 2 more coming soon. But I haven't tested that one yet.
Damn if it withstands the concrete, no doubt it'll bust through bones with no problems. Just wish it was 1"1/4 cut then I'm sold.
Yeah, that extra 1/16” diameter would be nice. Still big for 4 blades.
Did you ever have a head fail in the angle shot?
And where can I find these heads?
Only a couple. I hate that test. I added it cause people asked for it. But almost all of them do well on it.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures where can I find these heads?
Well we’ll, just placed an order just because I can!!! YeeHaw
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Question for you Sir. Do you believe a 4 blade broadhead flies better with a 4 vanes arrow? I normally shoot expandable broadheads and this year I bought 4 vane arrows and I’m curious if a 4 blade broadhead would fry good with them.
No, not necessarily. I do believe that a helical 3 vane is about the same level of forgiveness as a straight 4 vane. 4 vanes adds more forgiveness, but has nothing to do with the 4 blades.
Very surprising!
Yep.
I'm shocked, i really didn't believe this would hold up.
WOW!!!!!
If this was a solid blade, i would jump all over it.
👍
Tim they will blow your socks off
Do you have a rating chart for all the top broadheads to see what the rank is in order with these new broadheads in it. I like to see how this rates. I looked and couldn't find your ratings for all the top broadheads.
I post that at the end of each year, in the final vid. You can find it for 2021 and 2022 in those vids.
Ok, so I guess I have to wait until the end of this year for this broadhead to make a good comparison.
You need to test B3 heads and some wasp heads
I’ve tested 3 models of B3 and am testing a 4th right now. And I’ve tested a few Wasp heads. Just search Lusk + the name of any head on UA-cam and you’ll see what I’ve tested.
That's impressive
Yep
I tune into all your videos and watch them for what they are- a fairly consistent test of a broadhead from one session to the next. But I cringe, just a little, when you call sheet metal “Steel plate” and cinder block “concrete”.
Haha. It’s because that’s what most people refer to them as :) I’m a civil engineer and know what the real terms are.
Lol… an engineer. Of course, that explains a lot.@@LuskArcheryAdventures
I honestly thought the mdf was going to wound it and the steel plate was going to finish it off
That's crazy how tough that thing is
Right? I was really surprised. And they gave me a discount code now. LUSK10 saves 10%… and they’re already well priced even without that.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures that's great. I love the lusk discounts. I've used it several times. It really helps.
They are going to sell a ton of those 😁😁
I think so
Would love to have you as a customer
At that price, why not!?
Right?
What size allen wrench does it take to replace the blades?
Sorry. I have no idea. But you can call them and ask.
Looks like a slick trick. A lot of broadheads and not much difference
Only the price point
Well, they both have 4 blades, but that’s it. One is chisel tip & other cut on contact. Different blade retention system. Different steel. Different blade thickness.
John you said you reached out to the company and they sent you the broadheads ? Do all the companies send you the heads to test ?
Nope...about 1/3 are donated by viewers; 1/3 I buy; and 1/3 are sent by manufacturers (usually the smaller companies).
@@LuskArcheryAdventures I see,I was just curious because I’m sure anyone would suspect that any company sending heads to be tested would send the best they had I know I would
@@LuskArcheryAdventures btw just got the excact archery broadheads in today that you tested and wow they are amazing so thank you for what you do , I’m not trying to insinuate anything about your testing I was just genuinely curious
How do we send you broadheads and stuff to test? I've got one of my own design I would love some feedback on.
I just need 3 new ones in order to do a test. And they have to be on the market, or there wouldn't be an interest in watching. But my mailing address is 2502 Sun Grove Rd, Melissa, TX 75454
@@LuskArcheryAdventures what I have is not yet on the market. Wanting some opinions and maybe someone to take an animal or so and send me some wound photos and an opinion and suggestion. Would like to market my design.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures I figured since I am a cutting tool engineer/designer for manufacturing in metals that a cutting tool for flesh and bone would be a nice new challenge.
Did you ever shoot anything with these?
Not yet. Too many broadheads and not enough animals.
Have you ever tested the sonic pro broadheads?
I may have a long time ago, but I don't think I have a vid test of them. I didn't know they were still around.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures I order them factory direct now I don't think they're selling to distributors anymore but you can still buy them from the factory it's only broadhead I've really ever used I've never needed to try anything else
I bought a bunch of these years ago on Amazon. They passed my durability tests shooting at OSB and even a 2x4. They are easy to sharpen and fly great. I took them out in the field and had one break off flush at the top of the insert in a deer shoulder and I had another ferrule peel back like a banana on a small game critter head shot. Mine were not anywhere as durable as the ones you tested. Maybe they are using better materials now.
There are other similar looking heads. These are brand new. Just released in 2023 from a new company. You did not shoot the same heads.
ok tell me why i should buy anything else costing 2-3 even 5 times more than these. just bought the Trifectas due to your review. wonder if i would have bought these instead if I'd seen both reviews. for some reason i feel the longevity of the trifectas will be better
Yeah, Trifectas are pretty special, and not premium pricing at that too.
Mike check us out low cost give them a try head to head
@@exactarchery1 good idea. I can’t afford not to at that price!
@@exactarchery1I did buy them last season. Never saw a buck I wanted to shoot. But this year I’m doing doe patrol with these heads at the very least. Can’t wait
ordered a pack on August 2024 and was really disappointed. they came extremely dull with a super poor edge quality. you can see the small nicks in the blade edge. will require a complete sharpening before i feel comfortable shooting them at a critter.
Thanks for sharing that experience. That’s unfortunate. I know they have produced so many Broadheads in a short period of time, sometimes quality control is an issue in those circumstances.
looks like the old chuck -it almost.
I have a test of that head coming up soon. Ha ha.
Looks like the discontinued Slick Trick Razor Trick
Well, they’re both 4 blade. But so many differences: chisel tip vs cut on contact; different blade thickness; different steels; different blade retention system.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures, I’m afraid you’re wrong on this one John. Slick Trick Razor Tricks had a 4 blade design with cut on contact. There was no chisel tip. I used to use them and searched for them everywhere and found out they were discontinued. You can’t even find replacement blades, no, not even on eBay. The new Exact head is made by the same manufacturer that Slick Trick used to use to build theirs. This is from the owners own mouth who I personally talked with on the phone yesterday. Very nice young man. I bought a pack of three. There are some upgrades over the Slick Trick designs. 👍
Would love to have you try them out @@josephfolsom2030
First like!
Thank you
I bought these and they are incredibly dull. Substantial chatter on all 6 out of the package. Not hunt worthy at all and my standards aren't that high for sharpness. Good design - same thing as the old Standford Innovations heads.
Wow, that was not my experience at all. Have you reached out to them and told them that?
@LuskArcheryAdventures I did. Hopefully they step it up a bit. I'm usually not too worried about sharpness, but it does take a bit to get the 4 blades sharp.
Great lower cost alternative to the Exodus.....but for a few bucks more per head, I will stay with a proven winner
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