OZCUT ELITE SERIES 3 BLADE Broadhead Test

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Ozcut is known for making excellent broadheads. I've previously tested the Hurricane. Let's see how this Elite Series 3 blade performs in my new testing regimen. I may have left off the price of these heads...they are $14.33/head.
I have a new test for edge sharpness and edge retention, using the Edge on Up Sharpness Tester. I test it out of the box and then again after Penetration Test 1, to see the edge retention. I also have a different test for flight--shooting one field point and two broadheads at 40 yds to see how well they group. And then I have a new overall Lusk Grade that I assign to each head--they receive anywhere between Zero and Ten Golden Arrows.
I have also picked up a new sponsor with my top recommendation for Broadhead Sharpening. staysharpguide.com The support I get for that has helped me improve my channel.
Here is my sharpness scoring scale, using the Edge on Up Sharpness Testing Machine:
First of all, what are some common scores for other edges? Here are some examples:
A butter knife takes 2000 grams of pressure to break the co polymer wire.
A new high end cutlery edge takes approx 375 grams of pressure to break the wire.
A utility razor blade takes approx 200 grams to break the wire.
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
Edge Retention: Sharpness difference after Penetration Test 1:
10 minus 1 point for every 50 grams of sharpness difference. For example, if the initial sharpness was 400 gr of pressure and the sharpness after Penetration Test 1 was 450, the head would receive a 9 for Edge Retention Score.
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Tooth of the Arrow: LUSK19
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@donutdan1508 3 жыл бұрын

Your fast becoming THE authority on broadhead performance. You put lots of thought into your testing and we appreciate it. Take care John Donut Dan

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan. Much appreciated brother.

@KTMsoldier1988 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the most in depth broadhead testing on you tube!

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@wcwcgarner2717 3 жыл бұрын

Great review like always. The land down under. Makes great broadheads. I have seen you test so many. That work so well.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Right? They're making some great stuff. Thank you

@houghtonic1975 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I really like this head and bought it based on your review. Flight, durability, and ease of sharpening were all high on my list. I shot a hog at 75 yards with my compound bow with this broad head. The flight was very true in a pretty decent wind and it did some major damage. The hog dropped right on impact. The broadhead was in perfect condition. I will be using this for the foreseeable future. Thank you for the reviews .

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's great to hear. Thank you for sharing that, Heath. And congratulations!

@OzcutBroadheads 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review John!

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you--they did very well. Congrats to you!

@therealbeardedhunter7224 3 жыл бұрын

Best test you’ve ever done! Now I want to see that edge sharpness/retention test for the broadheads you’ve already tested 🤣

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'd like to do that at some point. But I don't have most of them, at least in new condition.

@grantaase5802 3 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for a very stout and easy to sharpen fixed blade for use with my crossbow, based on what I just saw...DAMN, you sold me on this one👍🏻!!

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

It is a winner...so is the new Slick Trick SS3...both are great.

@innovativeoutdoorsman5067 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! that head did very well. Great test.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Right? I was impressed.

@jaycetharp4674 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely getting a couple packs of these for whit tail season

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Good choice.

@calebbateman8298 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video John!

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Caleb. Much appreciated brother.

@whitetailroots9702 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tests! I wish Ozcut would make the Hurricane out of the same steel. That'd be a real winner!

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

They are very similar; the Rockwell difference in only 1...48 vs 49. Not sure if it was the design or what that made these so much more durable.

@ericrussell7131 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this one!!

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Good. I hope it's helpful.

@ericrussell7131 3 жыл бұрын

@@LuskArcheryAdventures bought two packs today to test for my upcoming elk hunt this fall!

@cosmogervasi4496 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is the Most Indestructible broadhead I have ever seen you test ... 👍🏻😎🏹

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

It did very well indeed. But the Bishop Holy Trinity is quite a bit tougher, due to the S7 Tool Steel that it uses.

@angryhornetoutdooradventur2954 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos keep them coming you've helped me select the heads I shoot I like variety lmao. Idk why and if you haven't reviewed it I won't shoot it

@LuskArcheryAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@justinlong3621 3 жыл бұрын

That stay sharp is pretty awesome. That oz cut looks pretty tough as well!

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, both are great pieces of gear.

@jackbuendgen389 3 жыл бұрын

I really like it when you show how sharp a broadhead can get.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I know I could have gotten it even sharper.

@jackbuendgen389 3 жыл бұрын

@@LuskArcheryAdventures good to know!

@MikeyWoomer 3 жыл бұрын

Very impressive! I really like that

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mikey

@theamputeehunter2074 2 жыл бұрын

As a traditional bow hunter man that one is differently going in my quiver nice information and the broadhead thanks John

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@Akeela.4 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best things about the new flight test is that it just proves a well tuned bow can shoot fixed blades with field points:)

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, no doubt about that.

@jpielaet 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a set of these in 125 grain, was glad to see you test them and happy to see they did well!

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Very good. I hope they do well for you.

@richardconnor1789 3 жыл бұрын

Def one the most underrated channels

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

@richardconnor1789 3 жыл бұрын

@@LuskArcheryAdventures Your welcome Just speaking the truth

@adampatrick4917 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Would love to see a review of the elite 2 blade!

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, i'd like to test it as well.

@johnhughes1140 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's impressive! 3 broadheads would last the average hunter a lifetime. I'd really like to see this head in a 1 1/4" model. Maybe a 1 3/8" in 150 grains. I noticed that with the new you don't give us the price. Maybe its in the write up and I missed it but I didn't hear the price. Love the new format. Another great video

@scottmitchell191 3 жыл бұрын

Price is listed on the Summary page at the end.Cheers.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Yeah, I wish they had a 1 1/4" as well.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

I thought I listed the price on the score sheet...did I leave it off? If I did, its my mistake. These are $14.33/head.

@solosambarhunter 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review and great testing detail. Very impressive. Which one would you choose the Elite series 3 or the Hurricane?

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That's a great question. I like the rotation of the Hurricane, but also the larger cut of the Elite 3. It's a toss up, honestly, but maybe a leaning toward to Elite 3.

@GrowinwithAJ 11 ай бұрын

thanks for the review i was thinking about using them now i know i willl

@LuskArcheryAdventures 10 ай бұрын

Very good

@c3mac55 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome test, please do the Hurricane 150's!!

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to do that. I tested the 125 Hurricane last year.

@J_Staub 3 жыл бұрын

@@LuskArcheryAdventures would you use the hurricane 125s on Midwest whitetails? They are the most accurate fixed blades I’ve shot so far.

@Australian_Made 6 ай бұрын

I feel your testing method is valid 👍👍

@LuskArcheryAdventures 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'm always striving to make it better. I know it's far from perfect, but comparative data points require consistent testing--and that's what I try to emphasize.

@acebuck3487 3 жыл бұрын

I like those but and alittle cautious because they look like the annihilator and I lost a few deer to them no blood trail but great video as always Mr.JL

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ace. Well, they are three blade like an Annihilator, but that's about it. They have a 1 1/8" cutting diameter, whereas the Annihilator is .91" But both have relatively small cuts for what I prefer for whitetail.

@creed8113 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up some of those Elite 3 blade tantos, and am impressed. In October I am going to Ohio for a whitetail hunt and will definitely give a review. I want penetration, this will be my first archery buck and absolutely nothing will be left to to chance.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Very good. They do penetrate very well.

@creed8113 2 жыл бұрын

@@LuskArcheryAdventures my first archery deer hunt and with a disabled veterans group, taking a buck and I want the doe standing behind him also, double kill. God bless the hunt.

@tracyabbott7653 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing what you do. out of curiosity I would like to see the penetration difference after you sharpen with the stay sharp

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good suggestion. Most people have a misconception about sharpness and penetration. Sharpness has little affect on penetration thru many mediums. I shot a super sharp Extract then one that I dulled with a file till it was like a butter knife, and it only penetrated 1/2" less. But sharpness does affect tissue cutting and thus blood letting.

@tracyabbott7653 3 жыл бұрын

@@LuskArcheryAdventures That's interesting. I am one that had that misconception. That's why I watch your videos!

@justinlane3483 3 жыл бұрын

John, not sure if you have considered it but I've noticed that broadheads have a TON of variability in the blade pitch. If you could divise a way to determine the force required to pierce a substance that would show good data IMO. It would help show how far out a broadhead is effective based on the force required to penetrate hide only.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin. I appreciate the suggestion. However, there is some serious misconception about force required to penetrate. What happens to a head when it is pushed thru a medium is completely different than what happens when it is flying at 280 fps. It's almost irrelevant to show that. If you watch my tests, the longer 3:1 ratio heads typically do not penetrate as well as the shorter heads--yet they would penetrate much easier with a push test. It's really interesting to see that. I would like to demonstrate that at some point in a vid.

@jeffestes186 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! How about doing a battle between the elite and the hurricane? Do you know the Rockwell hardness of the elite? Thanks for your hard work.

@OzcutBroadheads 3 жыл бұрын

48 RC for the Elite Series, 49 for the Hurricanes.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to do that. I don't have any more new Hurricanes though. And hard to quantify the results--such different heads and different functions.

@critter852004 2 жыл бұрын

I bought these heads and wanted to use them to fill my last 2 doe tags. I also just acquired the 344. When you use the 344 guide on these heads, are you counting the strokes for each side or you’re going until there is a burr then switching to the next side? Thanks and love the reviews.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I do count the strokes--and do it until there is a burr. It takes hundreds of strokes on each grit.

@timbow50 3 жыл бұрын

One tough head. What is the stainless insert you have on the arrow near the beginning of the video? Is that an insert/ collar sleeve combo?

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the steel insert has the outer lipped collar and then there is a short steel collar over the shaft. Bishop Archery.

@nicogladis5502 3 жыл бұрын

Any chance you've got a website with video links where we can look at your ratings and select videos to watch where we compare those ratings? I love your data, is there a place where you've got it organized? Thanks!

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nico. I don't have a site yet, but I sure want to do it, for the exact reason you asked. But I do have a summary of all of the test results from last year, 2020. It's on a vid called Broadhead Testing Scores & Summary 2020, or something like that. I posted all the scores at the end of that vid.

@acanuck3267 3 жыл бұрын

What a sharp looking box.... maybe they should sharpen thier broadheads a bit more at factory though.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Well, it was pretty sharp for a 60 degree head. You can only get those "so sharp" due to the bevel angles.

@kmhendrickson 3 жыл бұрын

Between this head and the Kudu Contour Plus, which do you think would give a better blood trail? (all else being equal)

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

The Contour Plus--all other things equal. It cuts way more tissue and you get the rotation on top of that. But the Ozcut will do better in a hard impact.

@mattkingsley3556 3 жыл бұрын

when you shot this into the Gel, what was shot that looked like it had double the penetration?

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, that's a good question. I use the gel for rotation testing of single bevels as well--but without the MDF and Rubber Mat. Every once in a while I do that with a 3 blade as well, for some specific test I'm doing. So that wound channel was without the MDF/Rubber mat.

@jtj1908 3 жыл бұрын

What is the best penetrating fixed broadhead you've seen so far in your tests (the gel test type)??

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, but I remember the Magnus Stinger and Black Hornet did very well.

@BRTreedogs 3 жыл бұрын

How do you think they wout do on Elk on a lower energy setup? I'm very interested in this head

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

They would do very well. Any short profile fixed blade with a 1 1/8" cut would do well on elk for low energy sets. The new Slick Trick SS3 is very similar and the super inexpensive Deepower Fixed Blade is as well. I am just finishing my test of the SS3 and the vid of the Deeper is here on my channel already.

@cjr4497 Жыл бұрын

I just picked up a pack of these based on this test. I have been shooting Sevr's for 2 years now, but I wanted to have a fixed in my quiver again for certain situations. Man these Ozcuts are tiny. I guess I don't know how to measure a 3 blade properly because I can only come up with 7/8". My old 90 gr Muzzy 4 blades are 1" and these are supposed to be 1 1/8" yet the Muzzy's seem much larger. Anyway, they shoot great. I didn't have to touch my tuning. They were dead on with the Sevr's out to 50 which is my max range and as far as I shot them. I had one arrow shoot them way out to the right, but moving over to the next fletch position pulled it right back in. FYI for anyone out there: I am shooting a 300 spine 455gr Gold Tip velocity at 280fps fletched with 4 RH Bohning heat vanes out of a Prime inline 3 set at 70#, don't know the FOC but total point weight is 162 grains (head, insert, screw-in weight)

@LuskArcheryAdventures Жыл бұрын

The way to measure them is to push one thru a piece of paper. Then draw a circle around the end of each cut. Then measure the diameter of that circle. It should be 1 1/8"

@luger9857 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a slick trick raptor trick vs shwacker test

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that would be a good test. If someone sends me a pack of those, I'll gladly test them. I've reached out to Slick Trick, but they don't even respond.

@jakeweidner1612 2 жыл бұрын

question, wouldn't the bevel angle be 60 degrees on each side totaling 120 degrees (1/3 of a circle) for each blade. if each cutting blade is 30 on each side totaling 60 degrees per blade like stated in your video that is only 180 degrees of total broadhead (60X3=180) and how would sharpening on a flat stone sharpen that angle?

@LuskArcheryAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Good question Jake. It does get confusing. The blades are 120 degrees apart, with 3 blades evenly space around a 360 degree circle. But then the bevels of each blade are 60 degrees of double bevel, or 30 degrees on each side of the blade, creating a flat surface between every 2 blades. If the double bevel of each blade were 120 degrees and the bevel of each edge 60 degrees, that edge would be almost flat and not very "sharp" at all, as 180 degrees is flat. If you draw it out on paper, you can see it pretty clearly--the 180 degree "flat edge" of each blade is divided into thirds, each being 60 degrees. When you draw that, you can see there is a flat line between every two edges. If you compare it to a typical single bevel head. Most single bevel broadheads range from 22-40 degrees. Many think 40 degrees is too dull (but they're not correct). Imagine if that single bevel were 60 degrees--talk about "dull." Does that make sense?

@mildmanneredmercifulmouse1839 Жыл бұрын

Don't think of it as a circle. Think of it as a triangle (three points). All triangles equal 180 degrees. 180 divided by three even points (three "corners") equal 60 degrees per corner / blade.

@zekeoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Be honest , what do you think is the best fixed broadhead for flying strate and killing ?

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Man, hard to narrow it down. There are so many factors and a lot of it largely depends on the animal you're hunting and your own bow/arrow set up. And there are a lot of really good heads on the market today. That's why I have the scoring system, to break down their performance a bit. But I'd say the best all round fixed head, especially in the "normal" price category is the Exodus.

@lildavid7571 3 жыл бұрын

Just curious, was the concrete test before or after you sharpened it ?

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

The concrete was with a different head.

@lildavid7571 3 жыл бұрын

@@LuskArcheryAdventures once again thanks for the response . Much appreciated.

@nellietolb420 3 жыл бұрын

Tiny looking. But results are all that matter. Nice review.

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Very true. Thanks for watching.

@ethanmeyer6329 3 жыл бұрын

Think you could review the slick trick ss3?

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

I really want to. I reached out to them but they haven't responded. If someone sends me a pack, I'll test them.

@OutdoorShellback 3 жыл бұрын

Yikes, man. I think I might have myself a broadhead slated for my quiver this year!

@OutdoorShellback 3 жыл бұрын

Well, this video sold a set of broadheads today. Bought them an hour after watching!

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

It's a good one!

@urbanarcher3535 3 жыл бұрын

What’s your go to fixed blade for Whitetails currently?

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

I have a lot that I like, but the Iron Will Wide, Exodus and Tooth of the Arrow XL are some of my faves.

@tristonstarling3756 3 жыл бұрын

Looking at these, annihilator, or Sevr 1.5’s.. any input?

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. Such different heads--and both excellent. I like a bigger hole than these make, at least for deer sized animals. If I went with a fixed in this price range, I'd prefer the Exodus, cause it's just as durable, and has replaceable blades and a larger cut. But the Sevr 1.5 is perfect for deer, in my opinion.

@tristonstarling3756 3 жыл бұрын

@@LuskArcheryAdventures Looks like I’m gonna give the Sevr’s a go since I plan on hunting exclusively deer this year! Just something about an old school fixed head that gets me going, thanks for the reply!

@ericallen2098 Жыл бұрын

Are they sharp out of the box or have to be sharpened before hunting???

@LuskArcheryAdventures Жыл бұрын

The test shows out of the box sharpness--though I've updated my procedure since this older vid was done. They are pretty sharp and can be used for hunting out of the box--but they're also easy to sharpen and should be touched up.

@chrismuhlbeier6948 Жыл бұрын

I wanted to share my experience with the extensive issues with the OzCut 3 blade heads. I used them for a year shot them a lot, took a bull with one and liked them a whole lot at that time. I thought they were an excellent value as they can be found for a little over $30. I just like easy to sharpen compact 3 blades. Then everything changed. I've had 6 broadheads completely shear off. 3 of which completely sheared off at the base in brand new foam targets (Sevr and 18:1). The last one was at elk camp and I completely lost faith in them. Also, every box came in different cut diameters, none of which made the measured 1 1/8". The quality is just terrible and the company doesn't stand by their product. I had to nearly destroy the targets to get the broadheads out so I could have bought Iron Will heads at this cost. Hell Bishop. The original ones (they just came out with a stainless) were MIM (metal injected molded) heads, unhardened and were made of 1060 carbon steel. A very cheap MIM steel. Honestly, they worked great until they didn't. Some heads seemed indestructible.. And some couldn't even be shot into a target. They promised to make it up to me and send some Nexxus Components. After 5 months and many many reminders, them giving excuses they still haven't shown up. I'd avoid this company like the plague. They are made in China using substandard quality. I'd put them about 10% higher quality than the DeePower heads. There are so many more reputable companies out there I see no reason to support this outfit. The new ones might be better but "Failure is Definitely an Option"

@LuskArcheryAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that experience.

@chrismuhlbeier6948 9 ай бұрын

@LuskArcheryAdventures as an update - OzCut was in the process of transferring ownership from 2 owner to 1. They also switched manufacturers and the new head is a 420 stainless steel and is CNC machined and hardened. The old head was a low grade MIM cast steel without a hardening process (I believe). They sent me 6 replacement heads and I have had no issues. They still fly better than anything else I've shot that is unvented.. so I'll continue trying them but I'm 6 months in and have had zero issues with these new heads and I've shot them extensively.

@MindBodySoulOk 3 жыл бұрын

Stroke it like this..

@LuskArcheryAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Whatever...

@ohdannio3750 Жыл бұрын

Bought a pack of these online hoping to like it but no. I spun tested all 3 broad heads and only 1 spun true the other 2 had a really bad wobble to it. Package was cool but the quality in the broadhead just wasn’t there.

@LuskArcheryAdventures Жыл бұрын

That's disappointing to hear. Thank you for sharing it though.