MAXONE ALL STEEL 2" Mechanical Broadhead Test--Super Low Price & Super High Score

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MAXONE ALL STEEL 2" Mechanical Broadhead Test--Super Low Price & Super High Score

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2 жыл бұрын

This is the Amazon link to this broadhead: www.amazon.com...
This is a test of the "MAXONE 6 Pack Mechanical Broadhead, 2 Blade Broadhead, Hunting Broadhead 100grain, 2" Cutting Archery Broadhead Reusable for Compound Bow Hunting"
Here is summary of my 2022 Testing Procedure & Scoring w/ the scores for this broadhead posted in parenthesis as well.
Total Maxone Score: 87.43 = 9 Golden Arrows
1. Flight Forgiveness (20%, 19 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 10 (20 on 20 pt scale) & the max score of a Fixed is 8 (16 on 20 pt scale). Since this head has more exposed surface area of the blades than most mechs, it scored the same as a small fixed blade head--16 pts.
2. Cut Size (20%, 18.44 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"+".22" x 7 = 6.22 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. (2.22"/2.5" x 7 = 6.22 pts)
The max cutting diameter is compared to a standard of 2.0", then that fraction is weighted to 6% of the score. (2"/2 x 6 = 6 pts)
3. Blades (20%, 18.75 pts)
Initial sharpness (9%, 200 grs=10/10=9 pts ) & Edge Retention (9%, +52 grs=9.5/10=8.55 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. (5/10=1.2 pts)
4. Penetration (20%, 15.06 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. (7.5" = 7.5 pts)
Pen Test 2: Layered cardboard. # of layers penetrated is compared to a standard of 70 layers & weighted to 9% of the score.
(54 layers=6.94 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%, 13.8 pts)
Each head is shot thru 1/2" MDF 3 times. Its condition is judged 1-10 after each shot & weighted to 12% of the score. (10 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. (3.5 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. (.3 pts)
Steel plate & concrete are certainly not "realistic" mediums, but they do reveal the outer limits of a head's durability.
BONUS: Heads are rewarded bonus points for special, intangible features such as: rotation, no O rings/clips for mechs, extra thickness, hole size, other unique designs, etc.
+1 no O rings or collars
TOTAL Maxone SCORE: 87.43= 9 Golden Arrows
Price of Maxone: $4.65 per head (sold as 6 pack)
Grading Scale:
90-100 10 Golden Arrows
85-90 9
80-85 8
70-80 7
60-70 6
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@jeffreyfred4817 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video sir 👍 some of those budget broadheads really seem to be stepping up their game, I was for sure it was going to brake in the steel plate but I was pleasantly surprised to see it make it to the demolition round, I always laugh a little when it cuts to you spinning a nub on the end of your arrow

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Haha. It did do really well.

@rogerramjet7567 Жыл бұрын

The different layers of testing are great and very well designed. If I were trying to criticize it, I wouldn’t be able to. Always worth a look. I hope you are fairly compensated for your work!!!! Thanks again 👍👍. 😀

@LuskArcheryAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you Roger.

@davideustache4119 2 жыл бұрын

Blades left their mark on the block 😊

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that was pretty cool.

@warrenneumann 2 жыл бұрын

I saw that as well!

@knoxgraham29 2 жыл бұрын

Bought these after watching the review. They’re so cheap I felt like I was stealing them. 6 to a box. Were slightly sharp out of box and used Diamond sharpener and they sharpened up really nice. Have shot them a few times and seem flawless so far into foam. I’m loving them.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Right? It's really crazy how good they are. I just tested the Trypan and Hypodermic NC +P and both of those are MUCH MUCH weaker than these cheap models :)

@WranglerRider3 2 жыл бұрын

Lusk, I think a really cool additional test that would be easily standardized and meaningful is the force it takes to push through a piece of leather. This would allow us to compare how much force it takes to open blades on mechanicals and compare the "cut-on-contact-ness" of the fixed. Thanks and I love the vids. Keep it up!

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. I have considered that, but a slow penetration force test like that has very little relevance and even gives a false impression of what happens at higher speed. Consider the difference between jumping into a pool of water from 3' of elevation...and jumping into a pool of water at 300' of elevation--completely different forces at work at higher speeds. The pressure it takes for a blade to open and penetrate at slow speed has little to do with how well it opens and penetrates at higher speed. When a super long, narrow head, like an Ashby 3:1 ratio head, is pushed thru leather, it only takes a couple lbs to penetrate. But some mechs can take as much as 40+ lbs to penetrate like that. However, at 280 fps, there is often little to no difference in penetration, depending on the heads. And the extra length of those heads does not impede penetration at slower speeds, but it does at higher speeds. Short heads take more force to penetrate at slower speeds but actually penetrate more deeply than the longer heads at high speeds.

@FunDownSouth 2 жыл бұрын

@@LuskArcheryAdventures Great explanation! I would be really interested in the relation to the length of the head, size of the cut, & the weight of the whole arrow to arrow speeds. For instance, we know you shouldn’t be shooting these out of a recurve, but at what speed & weight does it make sense to go for that bigger cut? I’m thinking whitetail for what it’s worth, as well as having a shorter draw length and shoulder problems. In the end, I know a properly placed shot will net you good results with just about any broad head 7/8” cut or more, but deer don’t have dots painted on them like my targets do! I split three arrows last season in different bag targets, but I struggled with knowing exactly where to place that arrow on a deer from 30’ up at various angles. I need them inches in width, not just total cut.

@WranglerRider3 2 жыл бұрын

@@LuskArcheryAdventures Thanks for dropping the knowledge bombs! this is why I come to you to learn and get my info! Thanks!

@arshiarafiee5876 9 ай бұрын

That’s definitely a holy sh!t moment. There are a few broad heads that you’ve tested with different designs that I’ve saved to buy later these completely blew me away. If anybody’s looking for rear deployment of mechanical heads. This is it. Wow. For $27 for a 6 pack???? What??? Just in every way it blows your mind. The rage’s wishes they were these 😂. 99% of rear deploying heads wishes they were these.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

@richardfinney3169 2 жыл бұрын

I'm totally impressed!! Gonna try these on hogs out of my crossbow? I will let you know how they fare.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear. I've not tested them at such high speeds. I'd be curious how well the blades stay retained in flight.

@richardfinney3169 2 жыл бұрын

@@LuskArcheryAdventures I'm curious if they will stay closed lol tbh I expect them not to?

@AndrewLakey Жыл бұрын

Excellent, I am building an arrow for a late fall deer hunt and ordered some of these to experiment with. Great review, they show some real potential.

@LuskArcheryAdventures Жыл бұрын

Nice. Thank you

@kylefrye6265 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered a pack, I will test before putting into hunting quiver but really great test and awesome durability, couldn’t believe the marks if left on concrete before blowing up. Fully deployed

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Right...and for the price, it's hard to beat. The only challenge with "off" brands like this is sometimes there are quality control issues. But I didn't see any of that in the heads I tested.

@Dan77845 2 жыл бұрын

This channel doesn’t get enough credit.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel. I'm thankful for the nearly 10 million views and the nearly 28,000 subs, all in the last 6 yrs. But I'd love any help you can give in spreading it around even more :)

@michaelrosa5410 2 жыл бұрын

No mechanical fan by any stretch of the imagination. However the construct of this one and what looked to be some Rage imitation, this should be a head for mechanical users to consider. The holes in the steel, which on John’s testing, I always focus on, looked devastating!!

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike.

@gmoney7743 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you eventually add a test that shows how much pressure it takes to just open the blades up on mechanicals

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I've considered that, but there is an inherent flaw with it. What happens at slow speeds, like pressing the head thru a medium in order to measure the force it takes to open, have almost no bearing on what happens when the arrow is flying at 280 fps. It's similar to comparing what it feels like to jump in water from 2' high vs 200 ft high. One feels fine and the other will kill you. If a lot of force is being lost on the blades deployment, it will be shown in the penetration tests.

@keithwhite513 Жыл бұрын

One way to do it would be shoot through a medium in front of a chrono and then calc loss of momentum and ke. Results will change based on arrow set-up but would be a reasonable reference point.

@hoosierdaddy3705 2 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of mechanicals but this one impressed me. My first impression was, this is going to be dull, weak and fall apart. Boy was I wrong. Those arrows hitting the concrete like that and surviving over and over again. They are the real champions.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hoosier.

@PersonalBestOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

The problem with products manufactured in China is they usually begin with using inferior materials to keep costs low. On top of that, most of the components are mass produced using unskilled labor. Then the components are assembled and put to market. Because of this, their products vary drastically when you compare apples to apples. Using broadheads as an example, out of a pack of 3 100g heads, one might be 94g, one 98g and the other 100g. Two of those heads might not score as well as the third, or might score even better. In my experience, China originated items are usually a gamble. I've had some winners for the price, but many more instances where I ended up spending more money in the long run because the item was trash and I ended up buying another from a supplier better known for quality. Keep up the excellent content, John.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. Could be true. But I've not experienced that varying quality, in my limited experience--at least from Maxone and Deepower. And the truth is, most of the heads on the market were made in China at the very same factories--and most of the components even of those assembled in the US.

@turtleman5111 2 жыл бұрын

Idk where Toxics are made, but when I bought a pack at my archery shop, I said-lets weigh these(they are supposed to ALL weigh 100, per manufacturer). Well, they were 101, 98, 97. But, they are a deadly broadhead anyway.

@cyberadventures4845 2 жыл бұрын

These thins are impressive. But I laughed my ass off at the concrete block result! Thanks again.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

:) Gotta show it all. It was impressive that it made it that far.

@deeacosta2734 9 ай бұрын

Preach Pastor Lusk! 🙏

@LuskArcheryAdventures 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@rutnut3659 2 жыл бұрын

Another great review. Seemed to hold its own, that’s for sure.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rutnut.

@ranchosendero 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just ordered....the deepowers harvested a kansas 9 point last year!

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Oh that's great to hear. Congratulations.

@yourmomma2995 2 жыл бұрын

i think i can count on 1 finger all the mechanicals that held up decent. seems like the only choice for a mechanical would be the sevr.

@Deer3083 2 жыл бұрын

The sevr 1.5 is the best hands down. Things just wreck anything it's shot at.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Sevr 1.5 is in a class by itself.

@arshiarafiee5876 9 ай бұрын

Were there any issues with the broadhead making noise after releasing the arrow? Or deploying before making impact? Saw a few amazon reviews that weren’t great, wanted to get your feedback.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 9 ай бұрын

I didn't observe that. But with off brands like this, sometimes quality control can vary.

@fenrirunshackled4319 Жыл бұрын

Followed the like and they're actually using part of your video on their Amazon page now as an endorsement 😂

@LuskArcheryAdventures Жыл бұрын

@pensnut08 2 жыл бұрын

I was surprised it made it to the concrete block!

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. Didn't see it passing the steel test. Very few mechs do that.

@erinnewman8900 2 жыл бұрын

These are very similar to the NAP killzone. I've been using the killzone for a few years now and I really like them over ones that use o rings and locking collars. I always seem to get the head caught on branches and stuff walking thru the woods and breaking the collars because I like to have an arrow at the ready.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Erin. Both the Killzone and this head are rear deploying without a collar or O rings, and have a 2" cut. But the Killzone is not all steel and it has a different blade deployment/retention system. This is more similar to a Rage NCS...but then the deployment/retention system is different as well.

@troybengel691 3 ай бұрын

most of top name brands are, in fact made in China, Vietnam, etc.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 ай бұрын

Yep

@RedlineOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel. Great content sir. New subscriber

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Please share it with others :) And also, pls hit the "bell" button, so you can get notified whenever I post a new vid. I have 2 coming out each week for the next several weeks, to gear up for the Fall season ahead.

@awesomebillfromdawsonville8715 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting 🤔

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Right? I was impressed & surprised.

@mattheller2476 Жыл бұрын

I took your advice I bought a package of those things 2 weeks ago when that cold front come through I whacked a doe at 23 yards I'm going to figure out how to send picture of what Devastation that Broadhead did. I was well impressed stuck through on the ground and didn't even have a lick of damage tremendous entrance hole going to find out how to get a picture on here to show you what that Broadhead does to a deer

@LuskArcheryAdventures Жыл бұрын

Wow. Good to hear.

@robertplane4029 2 жыл бұрын

Hey John, what insert/outsert are you using on your arrow setup? Maybe an arrow build video?

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert. I did a detailed arrow build video for my Caper Buffalo hunt a while back. I use Bishop Archery FOC King Arrows--they come with their 125 gr hardened steel insert and the short steel footers on each end of the arrow as well.

@arshiarafiee5876 9 ай бұрын

You think you would be able to use these on dangerous game and big game (like elk, moose, etc)?

@LuskArcheryAdventures 9 ай бұрын

I wouldn't, personally. A hunt like that demands and is worthy of the best head you can afford.

@arshiarafiee5876 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I really like the sevr and the dead x line -- quality stuff.@@LuskArcheryAdventures

@patrickgarrett581 2 жыл бұрын

Hea John, Ive got a couple packs of different heads id luke for you to try. Where do i send them?

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick. My address is 6159 Nottingham Dr, Johnston, Iowa 50131. I just need at least 3 new heads to do a proper test.

@terrynicewonger5434 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have any issues with it opening before impact? Did you shoot these at any distance vs Field point …Impact point or do they need tuned? I’m impressed for a mechanical head so far… how do you compare them to the Rage Hypodermic Mechanicals?

@terrynicewonger5434 2 жыл бұрын

Really like your videos by the way …

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry. Did you watch the video? No issues with premature opening for me...and it flew extremely well. It actually performed much better than every Rage I've tested.

@terrynicewonger5434 2 жыл бұрын

@@LuskArcheryAdventures I really appreciate your time… I know with so many comments it’s hard to find enough time to reply but I did watch the video.. I should have known, if you had a “per mature opening” you would have said it. You answered my question with “it out preformed any of the Rages I tested”. Lusk would you say this Mechanical Head is one of the Best Mechanicals? Out of the Mechanicals you have tested? Thank you again for your time.

@surffishermanandcrossbowki9457 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive!

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Right? Compare this test to the test of the Trypan.

@frankbrowning328 2 жыл бұрын

Hard to complain when an inexpensive head starts out very sharp, and as a mechanical is this durable.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Right? Good comment. Thanks Frank.

@richardfinney3169 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video sir God bless

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard.

@deeacosta2734 9 ай бұрын

I lust for Lusk

@LuskArcheryAdventures 9 ай бұрын

Haha. Okay...

@setharter Жыл бұрын

Interesting video. I wonder if they could be banded for crossbow use?

@LuskArcheryAdventures Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm not sure. They did fine out of my set up though.

@setharter Жыл бұрын

@@LuskArcheryAdventures They look incredible for the money. Gonna pick up a pack to play around with.

@dheller777 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think the blades would stay closed on a high-speed crossbow at over 450 fps?

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I've not tested that. I will say the blade retention is not super strong--but that's why they open so well. And I did not have any open prematurely...but that's on my vertical bow, going much slower than a HS Crossbow.

@justinkelly2880 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a knock off Rage hyperemic. I was actually impressed it held up as well as it did. To each there own I'm gonna stick with American made great review John.

@windellpenton 2 жыл бұрын

Rage is made in China also ..

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Haha. Yeah. Both made in China. The blade retention/deployment system is different.

@ThatJamesGuy88 2 жыл бұрын

Well sir, as well as all these cheap heads do in tests, we need a long range (80 or more yards) flight test on them. Like a video shooting all of them “head to head.”

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks watching & for the comment. What difference do you think that might show? I used to have an 80 yard flight test in my test regimen...but it proved to show no significant difference than what would happen at 30 to 40 yards. And since most shooting is done at that range, that's why I switched. Then there is the human error at super long ranges like that. If I had a Hooter Shooter, I'd do it, but my margin of error at 80 yds makes such testing less conclusive.

@vfonte218 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Right?

@johncox7563 2 жыл бұрын

Do they have 125 grain

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Not at this point.

@tsz374 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. How many priice?

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

It's listed in the video description. They are $4.65 each, sold in packs of 6.

@outdoorepidemicdonnierusse2660 Жыл бұрын

Did they actually weight out at 100 grains

@LuskArcheryAdventures Жыл бұрын

Yeah, as consistent as most other heads.

@alan67530 2 жыл бұрын

Is it a pivoting style head? Where do I see the score sheets?

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

It is not pivoting. The scores are detailed in the Description of the video.

@alan67530 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm not a fan of pivoting heads and didn't open the description fully 🤦 do you have a spread sheet published somewhere with scores of various heads?