Ooooh these looks real nice! I will say, I had a little wing of my 2.0 break off inside of a Rinehart 18-1 broadhead target when it caught the nylon rope handle inside the foam. Sevr sent me a replacement broadhead no questions asked. Also, Rinehart sent me a new target for it too! Both stand-up companies.
@@greekmaster1001 no I hit the tag end inside the target. They said they try to design it so you never catch the nylon with an arrow. They also made the good point that it shouldn’t be shot at now with a piece of steel stuck inside
Just commented on your New Tru-Glo video asking you to test the 1.5 Hybrid and, well about 10 minutes later this published! Thanks for what you do. I wanted to see how the bleeders held up. Sevr is the only mechanical I shoot these days. Gonna have to stock up for hunting season this year.
Been watching your videos for a couple years. Just realized I wasn’t following. I’m still not but I just realized. Joking. Just subscribed. Another great video. Been interested in these broadheads. Wondering if anyone will ever build an expandable that is bombproof and completely reliable.
Only issue I've ever had with sevr (have taken multiple big game with them, pronghorn, elk and mule deer) is they seem to put less blood on the ground than other comparable size heads. This fixes that one problem for sure!
I found that they swing over and or close up while inside the cavity then open back up when they exit. That’s why sometimes you don’t see slot of blood.
I’ve really not seen that as an issue. I’ve heard people say that, but I’ve taken about 30 animals with them. It is much more of a function of shot placement than anything else. I’ve had some of my shots produce a downright bloodbath. And I’ve had others be a lot more of a trickle. But it all depends on whether clip an artery or not. Even with a seemingly good shot, if you do not cut an artery, you will not get the same amount of blood. Or if you hit a little bit high in the lungs, you will not get as much blood.
Another winner from sevr! Can’t wait to see if they add a hybrid version of the larger cut heads. A hybrid robusto or 2.0 would be amazing for the high energy crossbows!
I got so excited when SEVR did their reveal. I've had many successful hunts using them from the 1.5 to the 2.0s. Wild Boars and Axis deer in Hawai'i. I've seen no issues with arrow flight and the damage is crazy. Thank you again for another awesome broadhead review!
@@joeditz48 I haven’t been to big island for a bit now. I usually hunt PTA (when they are open) or whatever GMA is open for the year when I do go though. I love the place, very challenging landscape, and very pressured animals out there lol
I like made in USA, the quality of materials, and the results with the Ti- 125. Price and package is very good also.I suspect the negative posts are trolls or competitors. Besides, if you list that many bulls, maybe you shouldn't be using archery equipment at all! Thanks for the testing!
I’ve stayed away from mechanicals since I started hunting 25 years ago. I gave the 1.5 a try last season on a doe and I was very pleased with the results.
I tested the hybrid out on a bull elk a few days ago, they performed perfect, full cut on entry, full cut on exit, the bull went 15 yards and was dead when he hit the ground
Man I appreciate and respect your testings. Your testings is what pushed me towards sevr’s. Between my son, daughter and myself we harvested a lot of deer last year with our crossbows using sevr’s. Great blood trails. We love them and ill never shoot anything else
Ok, watched your review and now have 3 on the way! The first thing I check when I see an interesting broadhead, if if you've done a review on it and how did it do? Thanks for the great information.
I don’t think they will. That’s part of the design and what makes them unique. I’ve only had it proved quite lethal for me, after shooting a lot of animals with it. And the extra bleeder makes up for anything lost by the blade that pivots closed. I recently used the 1.74 in Argentina. They made a great initial hole, and pivoted well after one blade cut through the rib and the other swung closed, then pivoted back open immediately after that and stuck out the far side. I was impressed by how quickly they pivoted back open and also for the cut of the rib while one blade was open and one was closed.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures They work for sure I have around 12 or 13 animals with them and wife 7 deer. And over half had the small exit hole where one blade was close hitting rib. Makes for less blood. Love the toughness of them and how well they are made. Since they went hybrid I'd hope they were going to start to make other small options and changes. Like add no pivot option. I personally don't need the pivot to help with penetration on my bow specs, but like it for the wife and her specs. I didn't think sevr would go part fixed head since they were unique with no fixed heads. They are working their way to a fixed head so I'm hoping they will work their way to none pivot blade option but keep the option to pivot for ppl that want that option.
I haven’t used the hybrid but I just took a cow elk the other day with a 1.5 SEVR, worked great, zipped right through double lung, they fly like my field tips.
John, great review. I have shot a few archery elk with the original Ulmer Edges which are very similar to the SEVR and they always did the job. But it is time to order SEVRs for my crossbow. What are your thoughts on the 1.5 hybrids or the regular 1.5s for elk. I will be shooting the 125 gr out of a crossbow at 440ish fps. My arrow/bolt total weight with broadhead will be 425 grains. Thanks
The 1.5s are the best penetration model of Sevr. But out of a crossbow, I’d lean toward the 1.5 Hybrid-it would still penetrate deeply enough and would produce a better blood trail-all else equal.
John, I’ve been a big fan of Sevr ever since you introduced them to me a couple years back I believe it was I started with the Robusto, which I still use, I have the 2 inch 100 grain titanium and now it looks like I’m going to have to start looking at these Excellent job on the review as usual!
Bought 3 of these 125 grains and my grandson put one through a mature Georgia doe a couple of days ago using my SWAT X1 from a ground blind. Clean through the vital V from 30 yards. Doe didn't know she was hit ... walked about 15 yards and fell over. After passing through, the arrow ricocheted off the ground (probably hit a rock) and stuck 6' up in a tree about 15 yards past. Broadhead still spun true but had a little bit of tip curl and the blades were nicked up but straight. I filed out the tip curl and replaced the blades. The holes were bigger than I would expect from a 1.5" two blade and the bleeder left a nice hole in the middle. Blood trail didn't start until right before she fell but that's to be expected from a ground blind shot and I didn't need to track anyway. I took it to a processor and don't know if it cut through rib bones, but it passed through the rib cage nonetheless. Of course, this is just anecdotal evidence and not as severe a test as you put them through but the head performed flawlessly and can be reused. Your testing provides very useful information and is much appreciated. Arrow setup: Victory XBolt, 125 gr SEVR 1.5 hybrid, lighted nock, TAW=470 gr, FOC = 21% measured.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures A little more weight would just make FOC even better. I’d actually love to see a super beefy 200 grain titanium version with even thicker blades, and a ferrule larger than the arrow diameter to reduce friction on the arrow shaft. Not that their heads don’t seem durable as they obviously are from your tests, but err on the side of caution and make amazing even better. Keep up the great work John. I always look forward to seeing a notification that a new test has been done. I’m waiting to see the slick trick 150s.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures hey 125 grain or 150 grain would be fine with me. And most guys would probably use it as a crossbow head so the extra weight wouldn’t effect them that much either
John, man I have loved your videos for a really long time! Thanks for all you do. I’m headed to AK to bow hunt moose mid sept. Im shooting a phase 4, 28.5 draw, 70lbs 448grn arrow. My main head is iron will. Im wondering what your choice would be for an expandable? Beast, sever, sevr hybrid or hyde? Any help would be awesome.
When I hunted moose, I had a Sevr 1.5 and Iron Will Single Bevel with bleeders in my quiver. I’d planned for the IW for frontal or quartering shots and the Sevr for broadside or longer, or windier shots. The moose was coming straight at me so I nocked the IW. Then it turned broadside-no time to swap out, so I drilled it with the IW. It ran to 70 yds & stopped, at which time I drilled it with a Sevr 1.5. I loved that combo.
You just made my day… once again! 😂 I’M ordering these as soon as I can to add to my Hyde’s that I also ordered thanks to you, In our previous correspondence I said I love the Sevrs performance but just not comfortable with a 2 blade after years of 2 blade sub performance IMO over many years of use with my traditional bows, next thing I know, SUPRISE, here is Sevr with a 4 blade, that makes them near perfect in an imperfect world! Once again, thanks so much for your channel! God Bless! 😃
Great video but the deep breathes are SO BAD… man if you don’t want to spend the 2 hours removing them, get a kid on fiver to go through and take them all out.
@@optimuscrime608 if I tell you.. you won’t be able to unhear it. In between every sentence he breaths in deeply. And it gets into your ear once you notice it.
I know. It was terrible. It’s because the mic was way too close to my face. I just did not have time to edit it. With that same location of the Mike I had made about 10 more videos, and took the time to edit them all. Now I’m really careful to scoot the shotgun mic back more. It sounds like I’m dying or something. But really the breasts were inaudible to me.
That’s a good question. I explained that in the first video of the year, where I introduce the 2024 Broadhead test process. The short reason was that almost every head passed the test just fine. And on top of that, the rotation of the blades and flight and where they are when they impact the angled board makes a huge difference. So one bright head may catch the blade just right and stick into the board, while another one rotates differently and the blade hits the wood, causing it to, bounce off. In other words, it just was not a useful or reliable test.
After all my years of only using fixed blade heads I’m very impressed on this one. I’m going to start out testing them on some thin skinned raccoons. Yep, guessing I’ll be getting my first mechanical head ever. 👍👍
So as far as the “lock open” part do they collapse forward when you pull it backwards? In my state the blade have to fold forward to not be considered “barbed” and thereby legal to hunt with.
Is it worth switching to these from the original 1.5? I bought the 1.5 for Iowa whitetail a few years ago when I first stumbled across your sevr review and have been eyeing these for the upcoming season.
Yes, and no. When I first looked at them, I thought too much of the blade is covered up by those deployment arms. However, I have not seen it being an issue in any of the tests I’ve done. They penetrate very well and make really nice holes. I’ve also taken close to 30 animals with them now, and they’ve always performed well there too.
Hey man thanks for your great reviews. After being inspired by your videos I decided to use the sevr 1.5 on a nice bull moose in northern Ontario last year. I’m heading back up this year. After your testing would you lean towards these new hybrids instead of the 1.5s for a large animal like a moose?
Good question. It largely depends on your set up and shot distance. It takes more oomph to drive it deeply. If your goal is maximum penetration, the 1.5 is best. If you have plenty of momentum, then the 1.5 Hybrid would be great.
Thanks. The last moose was a 51” I hit him with my compound at 20yds and 50yds. Dropped in front of my eyes within 30 seconds. Neither shot passed through but lodged in the hide on his opposite side.
Just a fantastic video. Wow. I really love these videos. Your sevr testing is what changed me over to using sevr I couldn't be happier. Very tough very lethal heads. Great video.
My arrows are tipped with the 1.75's but I've watched this video several times now and i have to say, I'm going to have to order a few of these. I think that bleeder will act as a opening up the wound just a little. Kind of like clearing the path for the main blades to easier do they're job. These really impress me.
As much as those O rings can be a pain at times,, I do find they are the most reliable way to secure the blades and have them open so quickly on impact. Rear deploy blades often have challenges, when they are not using those kind of rings.
orings are the most reliable, no nonsense, cheapest, most abundant, easily obtainable, and easily replicable way to keep heads closed. and you dont have to replace tiny internal parts that can only be ordered from the manufacturer. simple orings are a HUGE bonus to most hunters. i hate when companies try to fix non-broken things that are simple and perfect with unnecessary complications.
I don’t believe the ferrule is narrower than the shaft of the arrow. But it is slightly narrower than my insert. That doesn’t bother me at all, as the hole is well opened by the time that hits the animal.
I'm thinking EO will make a bigger hole, Sevr may fly more accurately and do better Angling. Both will blow through deer. Gotta take a pick on what you want haha. I'm indecisive myself.
Sevr definitely make a much larger entry hole, due to the rear deploying blades. And they have less exposed blade in flight. Let me sad, I also like those Hyde heads. They are very good as well.
Nope. They're not affected by cold because they're silicone. If you have a foam insert in your quiver, you'd be side to clear out some space for them to slide in without causing the blades to open.
Thank you for the great review! I have been looking for a good replacement for the original snyper broadhead for years. It had the perfect bleeder blade in the front and smaller swept back main blades you need for elk. I killed a bunch of elk with them and when they got bought out it all went down hill. I tried many different heads but have never been satisfied. I need a mechanical because I shoot really fast and it's hard to make fixed heads fly exactly the same over 290 fps. Then I saw the sevr hybrid...... I knew these were it and bought them the day the came out and just shot a 6x7 bull at 62 yards frontal and it devastated him! 480 grain arrow buried to the fletching. Great heads and finally a worthy successor to the snyper. My last two elk before this were with single bevel cutthroats because I lost a couple elk with inferior mechanical heads but now I don't have to change my sight at all between field tips and broadheads. My boy used one too and took a beautiful cow elk at long range. These fly perfect and the blood trails were incredible! Neither elk went over 100 yards. Thank you sir and thanks to sevr. This is the head I've been looking for.... God bless
Thanks for sharing that! Congratulations. Can you pls send me some pics of the elk, entrance hole and broadhead…whatever you got. My email is johnlusk64@gmail.com
I think he heard my hard breathing, big upgrade. I had a one shot harvest on a P&Y muledeer last year at 106yds using the 1.75” and getting a full pass threw 👍
John do you have easy access to a 60y range? It would be interesting to see downrage velocity, using a lab radar to get velocity, then add that to the comparison, you should be able to quantify drag in a way doing that were we can see how each broadhead effects downrange velocity. It's not perfect since you would have to normalize for atmospheric conditions, but might be good enough.
Yeah, that just is much too involved and time-consuming for me to do, with 60 or 70 tests a year. Perhaps when I retire, I can do that kind of testing.
There's a current thread on Rokslide about the bluntness of the tip. Looking at the video, I see that the tip on yours seems quite blunt as well. Someone chimed in on the Rokslide thread showing some Sevrs they bought a few months ago and the tips looked needle point sharp. Any thoughts or concerns about the tip?
I have zero concerns about that. The tip doesn’t really matter as much as people think. They make it stout, so it keeps its shape well, since it’s titanium.
nice to be rich, 20yrs from now i can save up enough to buy the heads you test 😂 bought alot off magnus and montech when i started into archery, they were cheap 20yrs ago. nice to see videos like this but i dont shoot ply, steel or concrete thats just stupid media to test, but oneday we may need to shoot steel government toys
Yeah, I understand that. But I don’t think they are stupid media tests. It’s just a data point for people to consider when selecting a Broadhead. If one head can handle steel and concrete and another cannot, then I know which one I’m gonna choose. I’m pushing the Broadheads to the Outer limits to see whether or not they can handle it. That does not mean it is essential for a Broadhead to handle steel and concrete. Those only account for a very small fraction of the total score. But it is interesting and helpful to understand when selecting a broadhead.
that wont cut well, only the outside edges cut, pivioting will reduce cutting in matherial, forcing a blde to 90 degree will rapidly cause drage forcing the deflected blade to push hard into the bone. meh
I understand that issue. But it has not been an issue in my hunting experience. The blades pivots so freely there is really not a lot of drag on them if they ever go to 90°. And they are actually better at penetrating because they pivot around a bone, if they were to hit one.
Iron will came out with the wide single bevel in 100 and 125 grain if you could test them soon. I’m wondering if them cutting the weight effect the durability.
John, this is off topic from the post, but not sure where else to ask.....What is the address/PO Box number to send heads for testing? I would like to send a set of heads to you for testing.
I just loved your testing of broadheads I'm going to try the sever 1.75 this year out of my crossbow tenpoint flatline 460 , I have shot them in the practice mode and cannot notice the difference between them and my field points thanks for the videos you make
Yeah, it’s amazing how well these things fly. And with a crossbow, you can drive that head really deeply into an animal. Remember you can save some money using my discount code, LUSKFIVE
Would you do any testing on the deep six thread pattern? Hear a lot of they are not as strong you have the most reviews on any broad heads wonder what ya thought are on such
I used to hunt with those for a few years. I stopped doing it when I started testing Broadheads, because they’re just were not enough heads available in deep six.
They are! And for what you get, the price is pretty amazing-they cut the middle man by only selling direct to consumer. Then you can save an extra five dollars with my discount code LUSKFIVE.
The Ulmer was the original head with this design. Then Easton purchased it and created a new division called Sevr. And they improved greatly on that original design. They own all the patents, so no one can copy much of the design.
I use a lot of different ones. But Sevrs are my “go to”. I’d like to use this hybrid. I just had a second back surgery in the last two months so I have a lot of healing and rehab to do first.
Awesome review AS ALWAYS! Does anyone have any real life experience with this head yet? Prob not because of the time of year this was released but I’m really curious to hear about it in the near future.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures thanks so much for the fast response. I’ve been using grim reapers for years but have been wanting to try Sevr and after watching this review I was thinking about trying these. Now I’m really leaning that way hahaha.
Great video. This has definitely become my #1 for this year. I'm curious, however, what you make of such deep penetration through the gel but relatively poor penetration through the cardboard compared to other broadheads you've tested in 2023 and 2024? Thanks for sharing these reviews.
John, curious why the 6 “edges” of the tip didn’t count towards the total cut? You’ve included these on another BH before, I believe maybe the DeadX Bloodflow?
I know. Nice observation. It’s because they weren’t as pronounced as the BloodFlow; they were much smaller. And 4 of them were already in the same plane as the main blades or the leading blades.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures gotcha, thanks. I believe only 2 of the 6 could be in plane with either the main blades or the bleeder blades. But doesn’t matter anyways since they’re not counted.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures Thank you sir. About what I am using also. 460gr, draw weight 63lbs draw length 27 1/2 and arrows are 27in. Thank you for responding. I love your videos. Last yr I shot big 10 and I was using the Maxone 100gr. For inexpensive broadheads they work wonderful and you did a good review on them. Thanks again.
I've read in other threads how difficult it is to change out the blades; in addition to the heads accidentally opening in quivers. Obviously this wouldn't be part of your testing process. But could you please comment on this and your experiences using them? I don't want to switch out my quiver (kwikee) just to accommodate them.
I have commented on that with some of the other Sevr videos. I just can’t share everything and every video. If you have a foam insert in your quiver, you need to cut a little space for the Broadhead to slide into so it doesn’t open them prematurely. That’s the way it is with a number of mechanicals as well. Or you can get the kind of quiver that does not have foam, but rather has a harder rubber insert. Those will press on the deployment arms at all. I have lot of videos on my channel where I use the sever on hunts. A lot. And I show how they work. You can check them out on my channel, just search for Sevr and many will come up. I’ve taken many Whitetail, including big Iowa bucks, huge hogs, a red stag, zebra, blesbok, muley, and turkeys with them.
Nope. That drove me crazy. I had the mic at -10 but it was too close to my face as I did this test. But it was too late to redo it all. Sorry about that.
Yeah, that would be a good one to test. Unfortunately, I’ve already tested heads and produced the videos and have them scheduled to drop twice per week through October. Then I have another batch of 16 that I have finished and editing now. That will take me to the end of the year and more. I have another 30 that I’ve not even begun to test. But if someone donates a pack of those, I will test them in early 25.
Thank you. Pls make sure I’ve not tested them already. You can search on my channel with the head’s name. The address to send them is 2502 Sun Grove Rd, Melissa, TX 75454. Thank you!
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Ooooh these looks real nice!
I will say, I had a little wing of my 2.0 break off inside of a Rinehart 18-1 broadhead target when it caught the nylon rope handle inside the foam. Sevr sent me a replacement broadhead no questions asked. Also, Rinehart sent me a new target for it too! Both stand-up companies.
Wow Rinehart sent you a new target just because the rope got cut?
@@greekmaster1001 no I hit the tag end inside the target. They said they try to design it so you never catch the nylon with an arrow. They also made the good point that it shouldn’t be shot at now with a piece of steel stuck inside
Man, I hate those rope handles and connection point on that target.
Just commented on your New Tru-Glo video asking you to test the 1.5 Hybrid and, well about 10 minutes later this published! Thanks for what you do. I wanted to see how the bleeders held up. Sevr is the only mechanical I shoot these days. Gonna have to stock up for hunting season this year.
Nice. Thanks for sharing that.
Sevr makes a great broadhead. Switched from rage to them last year. No comparison. Now I have to try these.
Good to hear that. And feel free to use my Code LUSKFIVE to save some $
I hope this thing is good as the others love the content John.
Thank you
Watched your video and ordered 4 to try out. Used your discount code at checkout. Thanks for the review! 😁
Nice. Good luck!
Impressive! What a game changer! Definitely going to try these out
Nice. Feel free to use my discount code as well: LUSKFIVE
@@LuskArcheryAdventures thank you so much. Already have and they will be here tomorrow
@@LuskArcheryAdventuresdoes the discount code work if we purchase from the Amazon store?
Been watching your videos for a couple years. Just realized I wasn’t following. I’m still not but I just realized. Joking. Just subscribed. Another great video. Been interested in these broadheads. Wondering if anyone will ever build an expandable that is bombproof and completely reliable.
Thanks for subscribing. I have so many people that watch my videos regularly, but do not subscribe. I really appreciate you doing that.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures I don’t know why we don’t subscribe to channels. It literally cost me nothing when I did that lol
Only issue I've ever had with sevr (have taken multiple big game with them, pronghorn, elk and mule deer) is they seem to put less blood on the ground than other comparable size heads. This fixes that one problem for sure!
I found that they swing over and or close up while inside the cavity then open back up when they exit. That’s why sometimes you don’t see slot of blood.
I’ve really not seen that as an issue. I’ve heard people say that, but I’ve taken about 30 animals with them. It is much more of a function of shot placement than anything else. I’ve had some of my shots produce a downright bloodbath. And I’ve had others be a lot more of a trickle. But it all depends on whether clip an artery or not. Even with a seemingly good shot, if you do not cut an artery, you will not get the same amount of blood. Or if you hit a little bit high in the lungs, you will not get as much blood.
Another winner from sevr! Can’t wait to see if they add a hybrid version of the larger cut heads. A hybrid robusto or 2.0 would be amazing for the high energy crossbows!
They're having a hard time making room for that added weight.
@@LuskArcheryAdventuresI could see that at 100 grains but at 125 or 150??
Really hoping they make 150 grain version !!!! I'd buy them instantly
@@devinboyle7800 absolutely
I am looking for a Ti Robusto about 140-150 grains and 2.25 to 2.5 and hybrid is acceptable for a crossbow.
I got so excited when SEVR did their reveal. I've had many successful hunts using them from the 1.5 to the 2.0s. Wild Boars and Axis deer in Hawai'i. I've seen no issues with arrow flight and the damage is crazy. Thank you again for another awesome broadhead review!
You’re welcome. Thank you for the comment. Much appreciated. Good luck.
You hunting big island? Looking for hunting buddys 😁🤙🏼
@@joeditz48 I haven’t been to big island for a bit now. I usually hunt PTA (when they are open) or whatever GMA is open for the year when I do go though. I love the place, very challenging landscape, and very pressured animals out there lol
@WendellAbigania all good! I've made 1 trip to Maui for deer was able to get a goat with my bow. Still wanting to get on a nice axis buck with my bow
I like made in USA, the quality of materials, and the results with the Ti- 125. Price and package is very good also.I suspect the negative posts are trolls or competitors. Besides, if you list that many bulls, maybe you shouldn't be using archery equipment at all! Thanks for the testing!
Thanks for the comment.
Appreciate the calculated information 🙏
You're welcome :)
New viewer here, earned a sub with this great info. Keep it up!
Thank you
I’ve stayed away from mechanicals since I started hunting 25 years ago. I gave the 1.5 a try last season on a doe and I was very pleased with the results.
Good to hear.
Dang you Sevr! Nice head to add to my Sevr stash.
:)
I tested the hybrid out on a bull elk a few days ago, they performed perfect, full cut on entry, full cut on exit, the bull went 15 yards and was dead when he hit the ground
Can’t wait to try them!
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Ugh, I literally just got all new 1.5s a few weeks ago for this year’s elk season lol.
Those are excellent heads as well. I’ve taken a lot of animals with them. They are the best penetrating of all of the Sevr heads.
I’m curious should I try the reg 1.5 or these for Elk this year?
i think you did the right thing.
Man I appreciate and respect your testings. Your testings is what pushed me towards sevr’s. Between my son, daughter and myself we harvested a lot of deer last year with our crossbows using sevr’s. Great blood trails. We love them and ill never shoot anything else
That's great to hear. I used them with a crossbow a month ago on hogs and they worked excellently--they fly SOOO well.
Ok, watched your review and now have 3 on the way! The first thing I check when I see an interesting broadhead, if if you've done a review on it and how did it do? Thanks for the great information.
Glad to hear that. Thanks for watching!
good afternoon, thanks for these great videos. Would you have any reservation in using this broadhead on elk or moose?
thanks again
Just bought a 3 pack, thanks for the testing and the 5% off
Nice! Good luck
Looks like a great Broadhead. Don’t like bleeders but I would try it if they made it in the 1.75”!! That’s what I shoot now and I love them!!
Love the 1.75s as well.
Great video. Keep up the testing! Every bow hunter should follow this channel
Thank you so much! Please share it.
hopefully they make the option for no pivot on the blades.
I don’t think they will. That’s part of the design and what makes them unique. I’ve only had it proved quite lethal for me, after shooting a lot of animals with it. And the extra bleeder makes up for anything lost by the blade that pivots closed. I recently used the 1.74 in Argentina. They made a great initial hole, and pivoted well after one blade cut through the rib and the other swung closed, then pivoted back open immediately after that and stuck out the far side. I was impressed by how quickly they pivoted back open and also for the cut of the rib while one blade was open and one was closed.
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They work for sure I have around 12 or 13 animals with them and wife 7 deer. And over half had the small exit hole where one blade was close hitting rib. Makes for less blood. Love the toughness of them and how well they are made. Since they went hybrid I'd hope they were going to start to make other small options and changes. Like add no pivot option. I personally don't need the pivot to help with penetration on my bow specs, but like it for the wife and her specs. I didn't think sevr would go part fixed head since they were unique with no fixed heads. They are working their way to a fixed head so I'm hoping they will work their way to none pivot blade option but keep the option to pivot for ppl that want that option.
Ya I’m with you. I found the blades wouldn’t open back up sometimes while traveling through the cavity.
Tip looks blunted to begin with.
Yeah. It’s for durability.
I haven’t used the hybrid but I just took a cow elk the other day with a 1.5 SEVR, worked great, zipped right through double lung, they fly like my field tips.
Very nice. Thanks for sharing that.
That's awesome 👌
Indeed
Yep!
John, great review. I have shot a few archery elk with the original Ulmer Edges which are very similar to the SEVR and they always did the job. But it is time to order SEVRs for my crossbow. What are your thoughts on the 1.5 hybrids or the regular 1.5s for elk. I will be shooting the 125 gr out of a crossbow at 440ish fps. My arrow/bolt total weight with broadhead will be 425 grains. Thanks
The 1.5s are the best penetration model of Sevr. But out of a crossbow, I’d lean toward the 1.5 Hybrid-it would still penetrate deeply enough and would produce a better blood trail-all else equal.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures Awesome! Thanks for the reply!
John, I’ve been a big fan of Sevr ever since you introduced them to me a couple years back I believe it was
I started with the Robusto, which I still use, I have the 2 inch 100 grain titanium and now it looks like I’m going to have to start looking at these
Excellent job on the review as usual!
Thank you for watching and the comment. Good luck and continued success.
Bought 3 of these 125 grains and my grandson put one through a mature Georgia doe a couple of days ago using my SWAT X1 from a ground blind. Clean through the vital V from 30 yards. Doe didn't know she was hit ... walked about 15 yards and fell over. After passing through, the arrow ricocheted off the ground (probably hit a rock) and stuck 6' up in a tree about 15 yards past. Broadhead still spun true but had a little bit of tip curl and the blades were nicked up but straight. I filed out the tip curl and replaced the blades. The holes were bigger than I would expect from a 1.5" two blade and the bleeder left a nice hole in the middle. Blood trail didn't start until right before she fell but that's to be expected from a ground blind shot and I didn't need to track anyway. I took it to a processor and don't know if it cut through rib bones, but it passed through the rib cage nonetheless. Of course, this is just anecdotal evidence and not as severe a test as you put them through but the head performed flawlessly and can be reused. Your testing provides very useful information and is much appreciated.
Arrow setup: Victory XBolt, 125 gr SEVR 1.5 hybrid, lighted nock, TAW=470 gr, FOC = 21% measured.
Thanks for sharing that detailed experience. And congratulations
Just bought my first crossbow, Ravin R29X. Would you recommend these or another broadhead to use with it for my first year? Loved the video!
These would be excellent. The Sevr Robusto is another great option. And hard to beat the value with my discount code as well.
@LuskArcheryAdventures Found out they have a Military discount too that is a little bit better.
I think this is the best mechanical out right now. Going with these. Thanks John.
Yes sir.
Awesome test. Unrelated, but would you ever use a beast 2.3 on a Whitetail? Or is that too big of a cut
lol yes
I would, out of my set up. But I’d be more comfortable with the 2.0 for larger Whitetail bucks, especially out of a tree stand.
Fantastic mechanical, I would love to use them its a shame I can't get them shipped to Australia
Sorry about that.
Oh wow, I was just thinking my the other day how awesome it would be if they had a small bleeder. I hope they make this in the 1.75”.
Nice. We’ll see in the days ahead. They’re having a hard time make up for the extra weight with the longer models.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures A little more weight would just make FOC even better. I’d actually love to see a super beefy 200 grain titanium version with even thicker blades, and a ferrule larger than the arrow diameter to reduce friction on the arrow shaft. Not that their heads don’t seem durable as they obviously are from your tests, but err on the side of caution and make amazing even better. Keep up the great work John. I always look forward to seeing a notification that a new test has been done. I’m waiting to see the slick trick 150s.
What an awesome head. Just a little extra insurance on an already great design.
Yep. That’s a great summary.
Hope they do this to the 2.0 also
Yeah, but it’s hard for them to make up for the weight of the extra blade.
Like I said, the weight is the biggest challenge.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures hey 125 grain or 150 grain would be fine with me. And most guys would probably use it as a crossbow head so the extra weight wouldn’t effect them that much either
John, man I have loved your videos for a really long time! Thanks for all you do.
I’m headed to AK to bow hunt moose mid sept. Im shooting a phase 4, 28.5 draw, 70lbs 448grn arrow. My main head is iron will. Im wondering what your choice would be for an expandable? Beast, sever, sevr hybrid or hyde? Any help would be awesome.
When I hunted moose, I had a Sevr 1.5 and Iron Will Single Bevel with bleeders in my quiver. I’d planned for the IW for frontal or quartering shots and the Sevr for broadside or longer, or windier shots. The moose was coming straight at me so I nocked the IW. Then it turned broadside-no time to swap out, so I drilled it with the IW. It ran to 70 yds & stopped, at which time I drilled it with a Sevr 1.5. I loved that combo.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures would you use the classic sevr or the new hybrid?
If they only made 150gn option!!!! I would buy a dozen immediately.
Good feedback for them. The Robusto is 150 gr and all steel. I’ve used that head in a number of hunts.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures I have a dozen of the Robusto. Amazing head. I just wish this hybrid offering was 150gn aswell.
You just made my day… once again! 😂 I’M ordering these as soon as I can to add to my Hyde’s that I also ordered thanks to you, In our previous correspondence I said I love the Sevrs performance but just not comfortable with a 2 blade after years of 2 blade sub performance IMO over many years of use with my traditional bows, next thing I know, SUPRISE, here is Sevr with a 4 blade, that makes them near perfect in an imperfect world! Once again, thanks so much for your channel! God Bless! 😃
Nice. Thanks for the comment. Good luck!
Glad to hear that. Thank you for sharing that. Good luck.
Great video but the deep breathes are SO BAD… man if you don’t want to spend the 2 hours removing them, get a kid on fiver to go through and take them all out.
What do you mean “deep breaths” I’m confused ….
@@optimuscrime608 if I tell you.. you won’t be able to unhear it. In between every sentence he breaths in deeply. And it gets into your ear once you notice it.
I know. It was terrible. It’s because the mic was way too close to my face. I just did not have time to edit it. With that same location of the Mike I had made about 10 more videos, and took the time to edit them all. Now I’m really careful to scoot the shotgun mic back more. It sounds like I’m dying or something. But really the breasts were inaudible to me.
Well, I would say I was surprised, butttttt it’s Sevr. 👊🏻
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John, another question on your test. I saw on some past tests you did angled shots. Why didn't you do that test with this broadhead? Thanks!
That’s a good question. I explained that in the first video of the year, where I introduce the 2024 Broadhead test process. The short reason was that almost every head passed the test just fine. And on top of that, the rotation of the blades and flight and where they are when they impact the angled board makes a huge difference. So one bright head may catch the blade just right and stick into the board, while another one rotates differently and the blade hits the wood, causing it to, bounce off.
In other words, it just was not a useful or reliable test.
After all my years of only using fixed blade heads I’m very impressed on this one. I’m going to start out testing them on some thin skinned raccoons. Yep, guessing I’ll be getting my first mechanical head ever. 👍👍
Nice
Man, I wish I could get a broadhead that performs like that, but with a 2+" cut. It's probably not possible though.
These heads are the real deal.
So as far as the “lock open” part do they collapse forward when you pull it backwards? In my state the blade have to fold forward to not be considered “barbed” and thereby legal to hunt with.
Yes. They are not barbed, just like every Sevr head, if you are familiar with them.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures ok great! I appreciate the response!
Is it worth switching to these from the original 1.5? I bought the 1.5 for Iowa whitetail a few years ago when I first stumbled across your sevr review and have been eyeing these for the upcoming season.
Do the tabs still cover the blades when shot? Does it keep the blades from being able to cut in that area?
Yes, and no. When I first looked at them, I thought too much of the blade is covered up by those deployment arms. However, I have not seen it being an issue in any of the tests I’ve done. They penetrate very well and make really nice holes. I’ve also taken close to 30 animals with them now, and they’ve always performed well there too.
Great improvement adding the bleeder blades. Now if SEVR will do that with the 1.75...I'm buying!
Yeah, that would be nice. They are having a hard time allowing for the weight with the longer heads.
My man came on the 2nd account lol@@JohnLuskOutdoors
Very good. Feel free to use my discount code, LUSKFIVE for any Sevr products.
Sometimes I confuse the two accounts. But I only have videos on the Lusk Archery Adventures account :)
@@JohnLuskOutdoors why my comment missing
Hey man thanks for your great reviews. After being inspired by your videos I decided to use the sevr 1.5 on a nice bull moose in northern Ontario last year. I’m heading back up this year. After your testing would you lean towards these new hybrids instead of the 1.5s for a large animal like a moose?
Good question. It largely depends on your set up and shot distance. It takes more oomph to drive it deeply. If your goal is maximum penetration, the 1.5 is best. If you have plenty of momentum, then the 1.5 Hybrid would be great.
Thanks. The last moose was a 51” I hit him with my compound at 20yds and 50yds. Dropped in front of my eyes within 30 seconds. Neither shot passed through but lodged in the hide on his opposite side.
Just a fantastic video. Wow. I really love these videos. Your sevr testing is what changed me over to using sevr
I couldn't be happier. Very tough very lethal heads. Great video.
Great to hear that. Thank you for the comment.
My arrows are tipped with the 1.75's but I've watched this video several times now and i have to say, I'm going to have to order a few of these. I think that bleeder will act as a opening up the wound just a little. Kind of like clearing the path for the main blades to easier do they're job. These really impress me.
Impressive. If they made a version without orings that would be sweet.
The O rings do not hurt the usability at all.
As much as those O rings can be a pain at times,, I do find they are the most reliable way to secure the blades and have them open so quickly on impact. Rear deploy blades often have challenges, when they are not using those kind of rings.
orings are the most reliable, no nonsense, cheapest, most abundant, easily obtainable, and easily replicable way to keep heads closed. and you dont have to replace tiny internal parts that can only be ordered from the manufacturer. simple orings are a HUGE bonus to most hunters. i hate when companies try to fix non-broken things that are simple and perfect with unnecessary complications.
I think they tryin to do too much now days, we have reached the point of return in cons on making broadheads
Not with this one.
This head is a great evolution.
lol make something better is too much? Ok you should go back to living in caves and trying to create fire.
@@JohnLuskOutdoorslol
Does it bother you that the ferrule is narrower than the arrow?
I don’t believe the ferrule is narrower than the shaft of the arrow. But it is slightly narrower than my insert. That doesn’t bother me at all, as the hole is well opened by the time that hits the animal.
Wow these performed very well! How do you think they compare to the evolution outdoors hyde?
I'm thinking EO will make a bigger hole, Sevr may fly more accurately and do better Angling. Both will blow through deer. Gotta take a pick on what you want haha. I'm indecisive myself.
@@trevorslifka7449not a bigger entry hole
Sevr definitely make a much larger entry hole, due to the rear deploying blades. And they have less exposed blade in flight. Let me sad, I also like those Hyde heads. They are very good as well.
Have you had any issues with the o-rings in the cold or sitting in elites quiver?
Nope. They're not affected by cold because they're silicone. If you have a foam insert in your quiver, you'd be side to clear out some space for them to slide in without causing the blades to open.
Thank you for the great review! I have been looking for a good replacement for the original snyper broadhead for years. It had the perfect bleeder blade in the front and smaller swept back main blades you need for elk. I killed a bunch of elk with them and when they got bought out it all went down hill.
I tried many different heads but have never been satisfied.
I need a mechanical because I shoot really fast and it's hard to make fixed heads fly exactly the same over 290 fps.
Then I saw the sevr hybrid...... I knew these were it and bought them the day the came out and just shot a 6x7 bull at 62 yards frontal and it devastated him! 480 grain arrow buried to the fletching.
Great heads and finally a worthy successor to the snyper. My last two elk before this were with single bevel cutthroats because I lost a couple elk with inferior mechanical heads but now I don't have to change my sight at all between field tips and broadheads.
My boy used one too and took a beautiful cow elk at long range. These fly perfect and the blood trails were incredible! Neither elk went over 100 yards.
Thank you sir and thanks to sevr. This is the head I've been looking for....
God bless
Thanks for sharing that! Congratulations. Can you pls send me some pics of the elk, entrance hole and broadhead…whatever you got. My email is johnlusk64@gmail.com
Slow down sir the deep breath’s are very loud .
That drove me crazy. It was because of the position of the mic. I had it at -10 but it was too sensitive still because it was too close to me.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures I wasn’t being mean atleast that was not my intention
I think he heard my hard breathing, big upgrade.
I had a one shot harvest on a P&Y muledeer last year at 106yds using the 1.75” and getting a full pass threw 👍
@@LuskArcheryAdventuresbut those sharpness numbers are from the factory? That's nice
I came to comment the same thing!!
Raquel Locks
Thanks
John do you have easy access to a 60y range? It would be interesting to see downrage velocity, using a lab radar to get velocity, then add that to the comparison, you should be able to quantify drag in a way doing that were we can see how each broadhead effects downrange velocity.
It's not perfect since you would have to normalize for atmospheric conditions, but might be good enough.
Yeah, that just is much too involved and time-consuming for me to do, with 60 or 70 tests a year. Perhaps when I retire, I can do that kind of testing.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures understandable
There's a current thread on Rokslide about the bluntness of the tip. Looking at the video, I see that the tip on yours seems quite blunt as well. Someone chimed in on the Rokslide thread showing some Sevrs they bought a few months ago and the tips looked needle point sharp. Any thoughts or concerns about the tip?
I have zero concerns about that. The tip doesn’t really matter as much as people think. They make it stout, so it keeps its shape well, since it’s titanium.
nice to be rich, 20yrs from now i can save up enough to buy the heads you test 😂 bought alot off magnus and montech when i started into archery, they were cheap 20yrs ago. nice to see videos like this but i dont shoot ply, steel or concrete thats just stupid media to test, but oneday we may need to shoot steel government toys
Yeah, I understand that. But I don’t think they are stupid media tests. It’s just a data point for people to consider when selecting a Broadhead. If one head can handle steel and concrete and another cannot, then I know which one I’m gonna choose. I’m pushing the Broadheads to the Outer limits to see whether or not they can handle it. That does not mean it is essential for a Broadhead to handle steel and concrete. Those only account for a very small fraction of the total score. But it is interesting and helpful to understand when selecting a broadhead.
that wont cut well, only the outside edges cut, pivioting will reduce cutting in matherial, forcing a blde to 90 degree will rapidly cause drage forcing the deflected blade to push hard into the bone. meh
I understand that issue. But it has not been an issue in my hunting experience. The blades pivots so freely there is really not a lot of drag on them if they ever go to 90°. And they are actually better at penetrating because they pivot around a bone, if they were to hit one.
Is this crossbow friendly
Yep thats what he does his longrange shots in the test with!
Yes. As I showed in the video, I do my flight testing with a crossbow.
Iron will came out with the wide single bevel in 100 and 125 grain if you could test them soon. I’m wondering if them cutting the weight effect the durability.
All done. It's posting Monday, July 1, at 11:00am
John, do you think this head might replace the standard 1.5 in your quiver? I know you probably haven’t had time to try them yet.
It depends on what I’m hunting. For deer sized game, yep. For much larger animals I like the penetration of the 1.5.
John, this is off topic from the post, but not sure where else to ask.....What is the address/PO Box number to send heads for testing? I would like to send a set of heads to you for testing.
The address to send them is 2502, Sun Grove Road, Melissa TX 75454, United States. Thank you
I just loved your testing of broadheads I'm going to try the sever 1.75 this year out of my crossbow tenpoint flatline 460 , I have shot them in the practice mode and cannot notice the difference between them and my field points thanks for the videos you make
Yeah, it’s amazing how well these things fly. And with a crossbow, you can drive that head really deeply into an animal. Remember you can save some money using my discount code, LUSKFIVE
Maybe a set of cut resistant gloves would be a good idea for you? You seem to like running your fingers on the sharp blades?
Yeah I just got some, cause now I have to take blood thinners.
awesome
Yeah, it’s a fantastic broadhead.
Would you do any testing on the deep six thread pattern? Hear a lot of they are not as strong you have the most reviews on any broad heads wonder what ya thought are on such
I used to hunt with those for a few years. I stopped doing it when I started testing Broadheads, because they’re just were not enough heads available in deep six.
Daugherty Meadow
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Definitely need to get some of these. I've been hesitant to spend the money but it looks like they will be well worth it
They are! And for what you get, the price is pretty amazing-they cut the middle man by only selling direct to consumer. Then you can save an extra five dollars with my discount code LUSKFIVE.
What's the deal with Ulmer Edge and Sevr looking the same?
The Ulmer was the original head with this design. Then Easton purchased it and created a new division called Sevr.
And they improved greatly on that original design. They own all the patents, so no one can copy much of the design.
What Broadhead are u hunting with in your crossbow 2024
I use a lot of different ones. But Sevrs are my “go to”. I’d like to use this hybrid. I just had a second back surgery in the last two months so I have a lot of healing and rehab to do first.
When shoot mechanicals it’s only a SEVR and I’ll be getting some of these for sure
Yep. Feel free to use my Discount Code to save some $ as well
Vladimir Parks
Thanks for watching
Awesome review AS ALWAYS! Does anyone have any real life experience with this head yet? Prob not because of the time of year this was released but I’m really curious to hear about it in the near future.
I have 2 buddies that took black bears with them. Made a beautiful cross cut hole as the head passed thru both bears.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures thanks so much for the fast response. I’ve been using grim reapers for years but have been wanting to try Sevr and after watching this review I was thinking about trying these. Now I’m really leaning that way hahaha.
Great video. This has definitely become my #1 for this year. I'm curious, however, what you make of such deep penetration through the gel but relatively poor penetration through the cardboard compared to other broadheads you've tested in 2023 and 2024? Thanks for sharing these reviews.
Yeah, it’s all about the cut size. I think it would do fine on an animal. I had some friends that used it on blackbear, and they zipped right through.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures awesome, thanks for the reply!
I broke down and ordered 3 of these and 3 1.75", they just test so well!
Nice. They’re both really good.
Since the ironwill 100 grain wide is new and unlike a lot of broadheads could you do a test on that head?
I just tested the 125 grain iron will wide. It is posting this coming Monday. July 1, 2024.
I have a Excalibur mag 340 crossbow will these work with that crossbow? Thank you in advanced John!
Definitely will buddy!
Absolutely. The flight test in my video was out of a crossbow. All Sevrs are some of the most forgiving heads in flight-including these.
Completely off topic but where did you get the shirt you had on?
It's a Kuiu Shirt. You can order them on their website.
Cale Trail
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John, curious why the 6 “edges” of the tip didn’t count towards the total cut? You’ve included these on another BH before, I believe maybe the DeadX Bloodflow?
I know. Nice observation. It’s because they weren’t as pronounced as the BloodFlow; they were much smaller. And 4 of them were already in the same plane as the main blades or the leading blades.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures gotcha, thanks. I believe only 2 of the 6 could be in plane with either the main blades or the bleeder blades. But doesn’t matter anyways since they’re not counted.
I'd buy it.
Yep. Me too. And still a good price, especially with my discount code.
I have a whole bunch of the original 2.1” that I’ve quit using but I’d try these new ones any day after seeing this video.
Kinda off topic Mr Lusk. I was wondering for you North America Hunting your bow and arrow set up? Bow Draw weight, length and Arrow length and weight?
For my compound, the total arrow weight is around 500 gr. Draw weight is 68 lbs and draw length is 27”. Arrow length is 26.5”.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures Thank you sir. About what I am using also. 460gr, draw weight 63lbs draw length 27 1/2 and arrows are 27in. Thank you for responding. I love your videos. Last yr I shot big 10 and I was using the Maxone 100gr. For inexpensive broadheads they work wonderful and you did a good review on them. Thanks again.
okay i think i made my decision now. Thank you for your content.
You’re welcome. Good luck.
I've read in other threads how difficult it is to change out the blades; in addition to the heads accidentally opening in quivers. Obviously this wouldn't be part of your testing process. But could you please comment on this and your experiences using them? I don't want to switch out my quiver (kwikee) just to accommodate them.
I have commented on that with some of the other Sevr videos. I just can’t share everything and every video. If you have a foam insert in your quiver, you need to cut a little space for the Broadhead to slide into so it doesn’t open them prematurely. That’s the way it is with a number of mechanicals as well. Or you can get the kind of quiver that does not have foam, but rather has a harder rubber insert. Those will press on the deployment arms at all. I have lot of videos on my channel where I use the sever on hunts. A lot. And I show how they work. You can check them out on my channel, just search for Sevr and many will come up. I’ve taken many Whitetail, including big Iowa bucks, huge hogs, a red stag, zebra, blesbok, muley, and turkeys with them.
@@LuskArcheryAdventuresI would agree that changing the blades is a pain in the ass. Maybe someone has figured out a hack.
@@richstafford1245Sevr has videos on UA-cam that show exactly how to do it! Seems pretty straightforward and easy to me!🤷♂️
I think I will stick with my tru glo titanium x 4 blade. Best broadhead out there period. Ask all the deer on my wall lol.
Ok
One of the best of all-time!!! Enough said.
Michael Herrell
Yes. Impressive.
Winner, winner: chicken dinner
Yes indeed
IMPRESSIVE results! Thanks for sharing! 👍
Yep. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Wow very impressive John!!! Cannot argue with those results!
Yep. I was impressed as well.
Mr John are you alright because the way you was having to catch your breath it reminded me of my preacher god bless I hope you are alright
Nope. That drove me crazy. I had the mic at -10 but it was too close to my face as I did this test. But it was too late to redo it all. Sorry about that.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures is fine sir I just wanted to make sure that you were alright
Love it! Great testing, and great results…. 😉👍 I will be giving them a try…
They were impressive.
did you leave the bleeders in place for the initial accuracy test against the field point or did you remove them?
Why would he remove them?
I did not remove them...they fly extremely well with those extra blades.
Can you do a test on the g5 dead meat v2 please.
Yeah, that would be a good one to test. Unfortunately, I’ve already tested heads and produced the videos and have them scheduled to drop twice per week through October. Then I have another batch of 16 that I have finished and editing now. That will take me to the end of the year and more. I have another 30 that I’ve not even begun to test. But if someone donates a pack of those, I will test them in early 25.
I want to send you a pack of heads to test. Please reach out to me so I know where to send them.
Thank you. Pls make sure I’ve not tested them already. You can search on my channel with the head’s name. The address to send them is 2502 Sun Grove Rd, Melissa, TX 75454. Thank you!
@@LuskArcheryAdventures they are on the way Brother. Hope you are getting well. My family and I have been praying for you and yours.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures they have been delivered. Happy testing!