BLOODSPORT GRAVEDIGGER 100 gr Broadhead Test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 พ.ค. 2023
- This is a test of the 100 gr Gravedigger Mechanical Hybrid broadhead, by Bloodsport.
Here is summary of my 2023 Testing Procedure & Scoring w/the scores of this head posted in parenthesis as well.
Gravedigger 100 gr Total Score: 85.85 = 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.
2. Cut Size (20%, 16.44 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. (1.5" = 4.2 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. (2.75" = 7 pts)
The max cutting diameter is compared to a standard of 2.0", then that fraction is weighted to 6% of the score. (1.75" = 5.25 pts)
3. Blades (20%, 18.75 pts)
Initial sharpness (9%, 187.5 grams (avg of both blades) = 10/10 = 9 pts
& Edge Retention (9%, +62.5 grams (avg of both blades) = 8.75 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 pts)
4. Penetration (20%, 15.45 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. (6.5" = 6.5 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= 6.95 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. (10/10 = 2 pts)
5. Durability (20%, 17.2 pts)
Each head is shot thru 1/2" MDF 3 times. Its condition is judged 1-10 & weighted to 12% of the score. (9/10 = 10.8 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:
+1 excellent flight
+1 No O ring
TOTAL SCORE: 85.58 pts = 9 Golden Arrows
Price: $11.67/head
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I used blood sport arrows and the grave digger head years ago. I thought the quality was great, considering they were inexpensive. Awesome video!
Thank you
I've done some very light testing with this head and I found it is crazy accurate. I'm cheap so I only test one head. One thing I did was tighten the mechanical blades down in the closed position so it won't mess up my target as much. I really do like the idea of loosening the blades until they can open with thick paper. Im definitely gonna use that idea.
Thanks for sharing that.
Wow I suspicious about the venting and how it would hold up on the concrete! Impressed!
Yep.
I used the 125s, cut on contact head. They do fly great and they perform very well. Massive cutting damage, great penetration and a really nice exit.. Deer have gone down FAST!
I stopped using them because:
1) I've never pulled one out of the ground and have been able to use it again.
and
2) The maker does NOT offer replacement blades.... Even though their website says "Whether you're looking for inserts or replacement blades, keep hunting your best with our collection of archery accessories."...
I looked... No replacement blades. My search on their site "No results were found for "replacement blades".".
Thanks for sharing that.
I expected the head to explode on impact with the concrete, surprisingly did really well. Great review as always John.
Thanks.
Impressive!!!
Yep.
Well, I wasn't expecting that! That is a nice broadhead.
Right?
I've been impressed with the version of those that are COC and 125gr. Shot a buck and he poured blood.. great review!
Nice.
Seriously impressed. I would really consider using these. Plenty tough and I like the way the swing blades can be torqued with the tension bolt. No rubber bands to rot or break. Yep, gonna give em a try on some pigs this summer.👍👍
Yep. I've taken hogs with them.
such good heads!
Yep.
I want a single bevel with SEVR mechanical. I think IronWill and SEVR need to do a collaboration.
Great testing. That broadhead held up great. I shoot 100 grain heads. I would give this one a try for sure.
:)
Great video think I'm going to try qad exudes
Thank you. Exodus are excellent heads.
Maybe it is like Martial Arts and you are developing a black belt at destroying cinder blocks...
Awesome test Mr. Lusk, I appreciate everything you do. Thank you.
:) Haha.
Great Broadheads.
I think i have like 2 dozen of the Proto's left.
I am going to put a few in the Quiver this year.
:)
No Limit nightfury and gravediggers were awesome back before Bloodsport took over. Never gave them much of a thought after that
Yeah, I liked them a bit more then...but these did surprisingly well.
I found a place selling the gravediggers @ $15 for the 3 pack , I've been buying them up each payday I've bought enough they're offering me (2) packs of 3 for $24 😁
Nice!
I'm not a huge fan of mechanicals, but I do like this one. The last video, the Bloodflow 1.5 caused the arrow to shatter. I guess because of the size of the tip it couldn't penetrate the concrete, and bounced off. The transfer of energy was sent back into the arrow shaft. I really liked that one and I wasn't looking forward to seeing it hit that concrete. When I seen it bounce off, I looked a the slo- mo again, noticing the damage to the arrow. That thing packs a punch. It takes a lot to break them arrows.
Well, I was using the FOC King arrows and not the FAD Eliminators. They can't handle a shot like that, especially with the extra weight of that broadhead.
John, is there any way that you can provide a closeup of the arrow impact of your accuracy test? It's hard to tell without a close up. thanks
Yeah, I've done that in my last 10 tests or so. But I already did a bunch of tests before making that adjustment, so they will also be posting in the days ahead. But since making the change, every vid will zoom in more. Either way, every head I've shot gets within a 1.5" group at 30 yds.
Would you be open to conducting a testing on the Bloodsport Gravedigger head that is cut on contact instead of the chisel tip?
If someone sent me a pack, I would. I've hunted with those in the past.
Some things if you try to improve them,you hurt them. Proven mechanical head for several years,and work on boar hogs too. Head doesn't get the love that it really should. Partially to blame on lack of advertising on the internet. I hate mechanicals, but this is one head i'd roll the dice on over the years.
Good comment. Thank you.
wow, i like it. i could do without the fixed blades and thicken up the mechanical blades. that ferrule is really nice.
Yep.
It held up better than I expected, but I'll stick with the Grim Reaper Hybrid.
:)
Nice video 👍 you should try the ramcat hydroshock with your 2023 testing setup!
I tested those a few years ago; the vid is on my channel. One of the weaker heads I've tested.
Yep I had seen that video. I hunt with them, and have seen them kill a lot of deer with great results. I was curious how they would hold up to your 2023 setup! Thank!
The guys from Eastman's used to shoot these before they switched sponsors. I'm curious to see how they perform
They switched to the evolution broadheads switch is the new company from Dale who designed this head. They just shoot a modified and improved version of this head after the company sold and the head were made overseas
Yeah, I remember that.
It surprised me.
Yeah, it's pretty impressive.
I feel like in the 125 COC version would be this head at it's best.
Thanks for sharing that.
Are these on their site? I’m not seeing them.
I got them on Amazon.
Even before you said it, I'm thinking "man those Texas cinder blocks are weak!" Ha. Great head though, it surpassed my initial expectations as well.
Thank you
Maybe you can add shooting solid bricks instead of cinder blocks since the cinder blocks are suspect. Thanks for the video John.
Yeah, the newer blocks are more normal, but I already tested a bunch with these weaker ones--still a pretty tough test for a broadhead.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures agreed, but in the name of "zero" penetration test. It's a great test to see if the ferrule is going to break, where will that failure occur.
Why are these silver tipped, yet all the ones for sale black?
I'm not sure. I just bought these and this is how they looked and came.
Just wondering where you picked up the grave diggers from? The company that owns them, evolution outdoors doesn't carry them anymore and many have said that the ones on Amazon and Ebay are the cheap Chinese knock-offs
Mine weren’t knock offs. They were from Amazon in the original packaging and all.
Wow very nice I just can't see it flying well from 30 and beyond
Oh they fly very well.
Great head. Weak blocks. Lol. Ty John.
:) Right? Not sure what happened to Home Depot here in TX. I got another batch that is more normal.
These were better before dale sold them
Yup...
Dale has a new company. Check out his new Jeckle and Hyde broadheads
@@huntersilence8931 yup I’m well aware ,
Yep.
I predict the blades bend in the mdf and break in the sheet metal. And it will explode in the cinder block.
Wow I did not expect that. At the end of the day I think it's still a single use broadhead. But at least it's not exploding when it hits a rib.
Yeah, it did fairly well.
Always cringing as I wait for you to cut yourself on the broadheads HAHA!
Man, it happens a lot...especially with Iron Wills. I think I draw blood every time I test them.
They have a 150?
I don't think so, but I could be wrong.