Downloaden "A2 125 grain, by Sawtooth Outdoor Products: BROADHEAD TEST"

This is a test of the 125 gr, 2 blade A2 Broadhead, by Sawtooth Outdoor Products. Sharpen easily with the Stay Sharp Guide Diamond Plates. Here is summary of my 2022 Testing Procedure & Scoring w/ the scores of the A2 posted in parentheses as well. Total A2 125gr Score: 86.13 = 9 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. The A2 got 16 pts (it also received 2 bonus pts for excellent flight). 2. Cut Size (20%, 10.23 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. (1.19”/2.5 X 7 = 3.33 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. (1.19”/2.5 X 7 = 3.33 pts) The max cutting diameter is compared to a standard of 2.0", then that fraction is weighted to 6% of the score. (1.19”/2” X 6 = 3.57 pts) 3. Blades (20%, 18.75 pts) Initial sharpness (9%, 200 grs=10/10=9 pts ) & Edge Retention (9%, +75 grs=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: 5 701-800 gr: 4 801-900 gr: 3 901-1000 gr: 2 1001-1100 gr: 1 1101+ gr: 0 Ease to resharpen or replace blades is judged & given 2% of the score. (10/10=2 pts) 4. Penetration (20%, 19.75 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. (8.755" = 8.75 pts) Pen Test 2: Layered cardboard. # of layers penetrated is compared to a standard of 70 layers & weighted to 9% of the score (71 layers=9 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. (2/2pts) 5. Durability (20%, 18.4 pts) Each head is shot thru 1/2" MDF 3 times. Its condition is judged 1-10 & weighted to 12% of the score. (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. (8/10 = 4 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. (8/10 = 2.4 pts) Steel plate & concrete are certainly not "realistic" mediums, but they do reveal the outer limits of a head's durability. BONUS: Heads will be rewarded bonus points for special, intangible features such as: rotation, no O rings/clips for mechs, extra thick, hole size, other unique designs, etc. A2 Bonus: +2 exceptional flight +1 exceptional rotation (65 degrees at 11") Total A2 Score: 86.13 = 9 Golden Arrows Price of A2 = $13.33/head Grading Scale: 90-100 10 Golden Arrows 85-90 9 80-85 8 70-80 7 60-70 6 Special Notes: Please check out my sponsor, Stay Sharp Guide. https://staysharpguide.com/ or @Innovative Outdoorsman They make excellent broadhead sharpeners. The support I receive from them has helped me improve my channel I also have some Broadhead Discount Codes I can share: SEVR: LUSKFIVE saves you $5 on any order & can be used on top of any online sales. VECTOR CUSTOM SHOP: LUSK gives Free Shipping AFFLICTOR: LUSK10 saves 10% Tooth of the Arrow: LUSK19 saves 15% DEAD X BOWHUNTING Big Game Broadheads: LUSKFIVE saves $5 per pack. Crimson Talon: LUSK15 saves 15%.