Wow, I never knew they made such nasty arrows. It makes me want to get into archery.

Excellent review. There are so few people doing reviews like this I really appreciate the effort and the information. FYI - I've found that there is a relatively cheap and easy way to make a deer simulation for broad head testing. Take your wife on a date night and order a rack of ribs from your favorite restaurant. Enjoy, but take all the rib bones home. Now take a sheet of plywood and screw through it into the bones to make a false rib cage roughly the width of a deer. Half the ribs go on the left side and half on the right side. With the rib cage in place, tack a layer of hide on the outside of the bones for the skin and on the inside to provide some "muscle" like resistance. Now for the important part. The "guts" are nothing more than some natural casing wieners stuffed inside the rib cage. With the casing and the meat, they provide a good simulation of cutting through the combination of "stuff" inside the deer. With the "guts" in place, screw another piece of plywood to the top of the ribs to hold everything nice and firm. You now have a miniature deer to accurately test the broad heads. It cost you a date night with the wife (bonus points for you) and a large package of natural casing wieners which is cheaper than ballistics gel any day of the week. Finally, one caution: with the small target area and blades expanding, you need a really good shot because you've really only got about a 2" target to aim for. I tested the Rage 2 Blade this way. That's what finally made me switch from the traditional fixed blade Muzzy's.

Great review. Reliability and deployment issues are exactly why I went back to fixed blades.

I too, am an urban hunter. I need the deer to drop ASAP. I use a Barnett Quad 400 and have gone back and forth from mechanical to fixed. The Rage arrowheads, have been successful with incredible blood trails. I do not like the cost of these arrowheads. Over $10 a head and being in a ground blind, they are often lost. However, with the crossbow, it is almost a surgical strike and have not lost a deer in years. Rarely going more than 30 yards after shooting. And that's with a single bevel fixed head. Great review Cameron. Keep up the great work. I look forward to your reviews, they give me something to consider. For now, I will stick to my fixed arrowheads. Thanks again.

That's a sick looking broadhead; now that Olympia has been getting it's crap together, hopefully we'll get access to mechanical broadheads sometime in the next few years.

I heard "the blades did not fully deploy" too many times for my liking when it comes to a broadhead.....good test though! Thanks for uploading!

My favourite broad head that you have reviewed has still gotta be the toxic broad head

I have mixed feelings about this design, true field point accuracy is one thing. The piston actuator and forward swinging blades seem counter intuitive and would make me personally steer clear of them.

Good, honest review, Thanks!

this resembles a punchcutter mechanical broadhead, but with a blade lock mechanism. The punchcutters, though unique, were banned in most states as they did not inflict lethal wounds. Your review of these blades seems to indicate that you wanted them to work, but the test show they did not. I would not risk using this on any large game, simply not ethical. keep up the good videos.

This is why I will never shoot mechanicals. Something could always go wrong. I'm not going to trust my kill shots to a mechanical device. Fixed blades leave nothing to chance, and that's what I like.

I would try corrugated cardboard between the ballistic gel and the hid to see if that provides the correct "feel" as a proper test medium (testing dry as well as wet). Frankly the best medium is to save the hid from your next hunt (unless someone has one locally) when you hold up a fresh hid ( with hair etc. and if it's all dried out, soak it until it's pliable again) shoot that with a broad head you normally use, and you know what penetration you get , and compare that with the penetration you get with the ballistic media. Granted there will likely be a difference, but if it's 10% or so from the real deal, then you will know what to expect from a test media, without the heavy smelly hid. a test comparison using the corrugated cardboard without the fresh hid and see how close that is to the last test. if it's really close then fine, you now have the correct testing media, otherwise add one or two sheets of cardboard until it's a close match. whats great about this is anyone watching the video should be able to use the same media, and get the same results (or close to it because the only variable's left are the Temp, Humidity and Bow and draw weight. And then continue to use that media on your channel

Tests are definitely inconclusive to say the least, but great job trying. I shoot the Omen 366fps by PSE,, I've never had a deer run away with my arrow, shot through and stuck in the ground every time but one. Late December 2013 I decided to try the Rage hypodermic for the first time, shot a 10pt at 33yds quartering away behind the rib cage and exited the neck, complete blow through and great bloodtrail, filmed the recovery, went 35yds. I've filled a couple hundred tags in four decades, but this was bloodiest of them all. Rarely do I see slower bows get pass throughs with expandables broadheads, that's why I shoot the Omen. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinion on this product, I appreciate it sir.

TWANGnBANG is my new favorite hunting channel. Keep up the work bro! you also deserve more viewers for the content you produce! Best of luck!

Imagine having a rope tied to the end of that arrow, shoot it at a practice target on a cliff then yank it down and watch gravity do the rest.

I don't know if any of you guys have herd about slick trick broad heads that's what I use in my parker cross bow and I love them great damage. Also they fly just like a field point.

I work for new archery products in Chicago,IL And I create those blazer vanes.

Its October 1. Opening day in Iowa. Have a safe season everyone.

Another thorough and well executed vid! I appreciate the honesty, many gear reviewers are afraid to say their testing was inconclusive. What was on your waist at 5:00? If it's a girdle it's not working. lol I'm sure it's something every hunter recognizes and will show me to be the newb I am.

Just use the good old broad heads that have proven time and time again that they work. All these new styles, designs, colors are a way to make money.

You will definetly survive the zombie apocalyse

Sticking to my rage until i hear good news, but it sounds like a good setup.. please keep me updated!

Reminds me a bit of the "Puckett's Bloodtrailers" that were around in the mid 90's.

This broadhead reminds me of the trophy ridge undertaker and the tru-fire switchblade.

Heres a vid for you grab the slowest bow you have and try one of Fred Bears 145gr razor heads and shot it through the plywood and put your gel behind it. when carbon arrows first came out I shot one through a broadhead target it went throught the target through my buddys shop picked up a tennis shoe and stuck in a oxygen bottle close to 60yds total anyway have a good one and thanks again.

A forward deploying mechanism seems like a bad design. It should open backwards using the force of the medium to push it open

Thanks for taking the time to make these vids they give me something to watch while I drink my morning coffee and I know you are building a channel but when its junk you should just say so I know they have to come up with something new every year and innovation is great.but this not the first time I have seen broadheads that worked this way and they have all fell by the wayside now.thanks just my 2 cents worth.

RAMCAT is still the best and the only mechanical i would even consider using is the deadringer.

I like everything about this channel except for the name.

Seems that the piston mechanism for deployment is the main failure in this head. The initial impact deploys the blades, but only until the blades meet some resistance then that pushes them back in. 4 individual blades at 2" a pair seems like a lot of wasted KE. I can't imagine this head will make it very far in the market as is, not to mention a limited available market due to the barbed blades.

I prefer backward opening blades broad heads. The physics never fail and the damage is guaranteed.

man, you put out some cool videos, prob watched 20 of them before i sub'd.. sorry but yeah i did it finally, love you vids thanks for your time, and great vids bud, keep em comin

Not against the review, but I will come out and say as a bow hunter I have a very hard time trusting the mechanical broadheads. There are already enough things to go wrong while bow hunting, if I can try and prevent one thing from going wrong, I'll stick to my G5 Monotec's. Shoot Straight, keep up the great vids!

Mister twang your eyes are that of an instinctive killer who even doesnt shroud his eyes when a arrow flies... in one way it looks ferocious but in another way its making somebody resbectful over you. And btw nice shooting :D .

It's been said that a watermellon, muskmellon or honey dew all have very similar reactions to an animal. Hard skin then softish inside..Maybe try a watermellon that isn't quite ripe yet? Food for thought....

Really nice review, very thorough and fair!

That mark is that arc

Great job on the video, really like the testing you did.

Five days and you never thought to shoot a thawed supermarket turkey?

If it sucks say it sucks don't make excuses for it

Why doesnt the company make the blades a little further back or a little extension on the front giving it enough timeto fully expand, that would be awesome.

Really informative. Thanks for taking the time to test and post. -COLE

I love your bow I really want a Monster, right now I have a Mathews LX which is a really old model

now that bow season is over here i have to admit that with these broad heads i have far less pass through. with most broad heads out there i get clean pass through. it could be that my bow is not strong enough but the last time i had it checked it was shooting at 290ft/s. i typically aim for long and heart shots so it could be that the fins are catching on the rib cage and slowing down. at the end of the season i fired 6 arrows and only 1 head went through but the shaft still was left in the body. do to the lack of pass through though i was unable to recover and reuse any of my arrows this season. like he said if your bow isn't shooting 325-360 ft/s i would avoid these if you aim for the heart and lungs.

good video but a tip when drawing place finger behind the trigger just incase of accidental release

hey bro... love the videos. I was fascinated by Rambo and his exploding arrows. let's say I found some in a ditch someone made from a Co2 cartridge,powder, 22primer,a bb, putty steel. work great on metal trash barrels ...no evidence of vermin present after the shot.

Seems like a pretty horrific way to die.

Who else likes his smile in the beginning

Wicked arrow head and love your bows the compound bow is a beauty.. Thanks for great video

I'm not impressed by the beast broadhead performance. I could see it now me trying to pull the arrow out a moose and end up breaking one of the blade off or having to replace the rubber bands all the time. I'll stick to my toxic broadheads. Those are great in my opinion. Nice review by the way.

Washington now allows mechanical broadheads, guess dreams really do come true sometimes.

I watch all your vids and I think they're great. Thanks

Not sure I'm digging this broadhead. Tried the Grim Reaper 2 inch 3 blade. It's awesome but too expensive. Best bang for your buck in my opinion is the old tried and true Jak-Hammer 1 3/4 " 100 or 125 grain. Flight is same as a field tip and it hits like a truck and significantly cheaper than others... Never had a failure.. except that time I hit a tree LOL...2 blades broke off..but was fixed and still works fine.

would it have been that hard to shoot it into a 10$ roast? you could even cook it after w/ a clean arrow.

I really want that inline cross bow, so expensive though.

Best review ive seen maybe ever . love it. I hope your still doing this type of stuff. Im gonna subscribe and see.

instead of these try the swhacker mechanical broad heads they are the best on the market I won't use any other mechanical broad head

Yep im sticking with the toxic broadheads

I think I'll stick with my Montecs.

Ill stick with the toxic broadheads,, they dont fail

Just started watchin your videos, pretty dang cool man!!! how about a boxing glove arrow? :P

now i know what kind of heads i need to make my own 3dmg!! thanks.

they sell ones similar to this at Walmart, but they only have 2 expandable blades

Neat but looks iffy. Will be sticking with my NAP Killzones.

5:20 come on, was it stray cats or stray dogs?

that's a really nice bow

I love this broadhed!

Grim reaper 125g 2' cutting diameter. Love them

Please review slash inset blade arrows. We need a reputable channel to review these

Just too much chance for failure IMO.

I've subbed. You managed to sell me a HC vertical years ago. Great videos always

if u have read the heroes of Olympus u will know what i`m talking about, this guy looks like frank before he "matured"

thumbs up for the 1st like, and great job Cameron

25 yards i finally heard it after about 5 times watching LOL got to pay attention more.

Cameron I know it's not an exact replica but have you considered buying a few chunks of pork roast? It may give some idea to the cutting if the blades deploy

where does he live because i live in iceland and everything is illegal but im thinking of moving to america in the future.

Good morning friend I like to see their videos, this expansive tip is very good, this beast I've never seen what's her name because as I live here in Brazil do not see equipamneto so good!

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Not impressed... I'll stick to schwackers, interesting video! Thanks for testing it for us!

Great video per usual.

I saw heads that expand like that, but they were for Turkey. Is it the same ? That would be a whole different texture.

Great vid super info and a great broad heads

Hey dude, I am a quite new to using crossbows. I have bought a 150lb draw weight crossbow, and I want to start doing some shooting. I am wondering, do you have any preferences on Targets for 5-15 metre range. I am really enjoying your videos, and I watch them every night. Haha :) . Thanks - Isaac.

I'll stick with my Nap Killzone Maxx. Those just look like a 4 blade rocket tho. I don't like the design manly.

You said you would wait to find out what other hunters say about the arrow. Does that mean you don't hunt yourself?

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Can't beat G5 Broadheads

Maybe you should have used these to tenderize a raw pot roast.

Great Video! I am buying some of these broadheads...

i'm curious where we're at after a few years from posting.

Okay, a few things. First, I wanted to apologize for what I said the last time we talked. I was out of line, and I really think that set us off on the wrong foot. Second, I love these demonstrations, but I was wondering if you could tell me how effective this particular arrowhead might be in a self-defense scenario.

can see why it called the beast. nice vid

could they try to make the blades retract the other way so the meat helps to force it open

Nice video But this broadhead cant be used in most states Barb problem Question for you Where you can find mechanic engeneer to made a broadhead ? I have a great idea for broathead Just dont know where to go Thnx All the videos are pro Thnx a lot

You should test during bow seasons so as to have live tissue results

I saw these at hunters extravaganza. Nice, but expensive

Thanks for the effort

Can you do a review on the cold steel blowgun?

I would like to see a video of shooting through blind screen , I seen a few vids. I pulled down my screen when i shot my doe still afraid to shoot through it with my crossbow . One thing I found out my vendetta rangefinder wont work through it but at close range 20 yrds you dont need it but at longer distances just pull the screen down.

I'll stick with rage.. haha