SEVR 2.0: Broadhead Test (Best Scoring Head So Far in 2022)
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- This is a test of the improved model of the 125 gr Sevr 2.0.
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Here is summary of my 2022 Testing Procedure & Scoring w/ the scores of the Aftermath posted in parenthesis as well.
Total Sevr 2.0 Score: 91.45 = 10 Golden Arrows
1. Flight Forgiveness (20%, 20 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).
2. Cut Size (20%, 18.40 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. (1.75"+.34"/2.5" x 7 = 5.85 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. (2.34"/2.5" x 7 = 6.55 pts)
The max cutting diameter is compared to a standard of 2.0", then that fraction is weighted to 6% of the score. (2.0"/2 x 6 = 6 pts)
3. Blades (20%, 19.16 pts)
Initial sharpness (9%, 225 grs=9.75/10=8.76 pts ) & Edge Retention (9%, +0 grs=10/10=9 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
Ease to resharpen or replace blades is judged & given 2% of the score. (7/10=1.4 pts)
4. Penetration (20%, 14.69 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" = 6 pts)
Pen Test 2: Layered cardboard. # of layers penetrated is compared to a standard of 70 layers & weighted to 9% of score.
(52 layers=6.69 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%, 18.2 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. (10/10 = 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. (7/10=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. (9/10=2.7 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 thickness, hole size, other unique designs, etc.
+1 locking blades
+1 locking practice
+1 extra forgiving flight
-1 can be difficult to close
-1 blades not fully open in penetration tests:
Total Bonus = +1pt
TOTAL Sevr 2.0 SCORE: 91.45= 10 Golden Arrows
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Grading Scale:
90-100 10 Golden Arrows
85-90 9
80-85 8
70-80 7
60-70 6
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Thanks for showing a smooth way to close the blades!
Hope it helps.
Once again John, thanks for the video. I recommend them often.
Thanks brother.
Excellent - Just ordered 1/2 dozen of the 125 sevr 1.5. Thanks Luskfive !
Great choice.
I bought these at the end of last year. Haven’t had the opportunity to put them to the test but this video is encouraging.
Thanks Daniel.
I switched to this head last year mostly due to John’s reviews. Killed one doe with it and it performed phenomenally! If you are considering these…DO IT! You will forever be a fan.
Glad to hear that.
Just got some today! I can't wait to try them. Nice job on the video.
Thank you! Good luck.
one of the best TH-cam reviews I've ever seen. definitely sold on these for next season.
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.
Thanks Charley.
Always good information! Looking back at your test of the 1.5”, the 2.0 came in considerably sharper. Almost 20%, but the most impressive thing of both heads, is that they retained that sharpness!
Yes. Thanks for sharing that. And the edge retention is much more important than the initial sharpness.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures true, obviously we want to start with a sharp edge, but it is much less effective if it dulls before getting to the vitals.
Lusk broadhead reviews are the best in the business.
After watching a previous Sevr review I ordered a set for myself to try for the first time this upcoming season.
Keep up the great work!
Thanks brother. Much appreciated.
You won’t regret it, I’ve been using the 2.0’s for deer for 3 seasons. Only had one deer leave my sight and go over 30 yards.
I started using the Sevr 2.0 after watching Josh Bowmar test them. I hadn’t used mechanicals in 15 years after some bad results on the older versions. After 2 years and 6 animals with them I can attest that they are legit. The best blood trails I’ve ever had, Dropped a large bull elk in it’s track this year with a complete pass through. They are the only broad-head I can say fly like a feild point. No tuning needed, can put the practice screw in and practice with them, the rubber band keepers are actually stronger the older mechanical versions they won’t break if you push them too far into a quiver or bump them on some brush but still need to keep an eye on them. I shot a Muley at 71 yards this year with the 2.0 and went right through the shoulder ran 70 yards and died. I carry two 2.0 and two 1.5 in my quiver though I haven’t shot the 1.5 at anything. I am also shooting #80 at 289FPS and using a 550gr arrow. I’d go with the 1.5” if you have less KE. Thanks for the test John proves my theory that SEVR’s are legit.
Glad to hear that. Thank you for sharing your experience.
U would use the 1.5 if ya have less KE not the 2.0!!
@@indianapublicland7429 yes I would. I still carry two just in case I need a long follow up.
from Hawaii our resources for these types of knowledge is hard to find, appreciate you man for helping me out with this one aloha 🤙🏽
Glad to hear that. Thank you Vincent. Aloha :)
Your scientific reviews are cool, entertaining and helpful. I decided to buy several 2.0s after this, just completed my order. For whitetails this year, I’m switching from The Exodus to SEVR. (540gr axis, 265fps)
Happy hunting all, it’s almost here!
Thanks Mike. Good luck, brother.
What did you like about the QAD Exodus??
Been using fixed blades the last few years but I bought the 2.0 today can't wait to get it and start shooting them
Nice!
That head held up a lot better than I expected!
I’d love to see some testing in the B3 line of heads
I have tested a couple of those; the vids are here on my channel.
Good to see a little improvement in the sharpness out the box. Many of the older heads I have measure over 300g on that same tester. Though with a little sharpening you can get them just under 100g.
Yep...and I was really impressed with the edge retention. It's rare that there is no measurable loss of sharpness like that. That's more important to me than the initial sharpness.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures Yea that is impressive
Awesome video, awesome broardhead! I saw your video of the server 1.5, and was sold on them!, use them ever since and have killed alot of deer and hogs, truly in a class by them selves.
Good to hear!
I really like this head. Shot to deer last year and combined they didn’t go 60 yards. And the blood trails were really good. 👍
Nice
SEVR 2.0 prefect for my deer. Thank you.
Yep. Every head has its share of strengths & weaknesses...but these have a lot more strengths than weaknesses :)
I picked up a couple 1.5 and 2.0 to try this year based on your testing and hunt results. They'll be in my quiver along with the TOTA and TOTA XL this year.
That's a good quiver!
Another extremely good designed broadhead! Lol gonna try these to brother!
Thank you!
Great video as always! Have you ever considered adding in some sort of bleed test to give a comparison of broadhead design efficiency, especially those with the same size of cut?
Thanks Garrett. I was super focused on finding a way to do that, a couple years ago. I tried everything--water jugs, plastic bags, even found the thickest zip lock bags made and special ordered them. But every test was completely inconsistent. I could use the same broadhead and hit the same spot on the container and get different drain times each time. I even had tiny heads drain the bag faster than heads with 3 times their cut. I finally concluded it was a waste of time. Don't trust any drainage test you see...even the ones I used to do. With the firm containers, whether or not the flap of plastic turned inward or outward made a huge difference. With the bags, it was similar, but also a function of how the blade was positioned at impact--the lower widest part of the cut, the faster it would drain. Completely useless.
I watched this review the day it came out and it finally made up my mind on the Sevr heads after a few years of looking at them. I broke down and ordered some. The postal service misplaced them for 4 days in Salt Lake City and then again for 30 hours in another depot.😡 Maybe they will arrive in time for the opening on September 3rd.🤔 Thanks, John for the reviews.
Well that's a bummer. Hope they work well for you.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures Always looking but not always buying.
I'm curious, how many cinder blocks or paving blocks and sheets of steel do you go through a year?
Great video. Would love to see the SEVR AP 1.7 at some point on your channel.
Thank you. I tested it when it first came out. I should do a new one now though. Thanks for the suggestion.
Love the videos! Do you have a SEVR 1.7 test coming soon?
I need to do a new test with those. Thank you.
I harvested my first whitetail deer(with a bow) two nights ago with the Sevr 2.0. The deer ran about 35 yd. I wish I could add a photo to this comment The exit hole was massive. I am very happy with these broadheads. The feral is in perfect condition All I need to do is replace the blades.
Good to hear that. Thanks for sharing it.
Thanks for the review. My all time favorite broad head is the old Rocky Mountain gator 100 chisel tip from the late 80’s. Giant 10’ wide blood tails and 30 yard track jobs (drop in sight) were common for deer on average for me. I’ve tried a bunch of expandables ever since they when to a cut on contact tip that bent over and broke with almost a zero percent pass through ratio for me and have been disappointed ever since. My rage Xbows don’t open through a block target at 390 fps…or just one side opens. Shot a deer this year and only ones side opened. Made for a long track job with a sparse blood trail. Tried nap double cross, 1.5” gator black outs, and hypodermics thst didn’t open all with poor blood trails vs the old Rocky Mountain gators. Time for a new head. The Sevr I like the looks of but don’t like that it needs a rubber o ring and that the blades lock so they can deflect. NAP just released a gator style 2 3/16” titanium sling blade that looks like the old gators. I will be trying them next year. Any chance you are going to test them???
Thank you. I'd love to test them if someone sends me a pack. I like the way the Sevrs lock open, whereas most gator styles do not.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures after seeing photos of in and out holes on deer along with lack of blood trails vs other heads I’ve used in the past I’m going hold off on these heads. I’m sure these heads are a lot more durable than most but I’d rather have a bigger entry and exit hole for better blood trails and quicker recovery. Just one man‘s opinion…don’t shoot the messenger. Saw a bear shot on TH-cam that, to me , was a perfect shot placement. The Hunter only found one spot of blood at 50 yards and no bear. I’ve shot bear with other types of broad heads in the same shot placement that normally put out a good blood trail of it didn’t go down in sight.
Thanks for these reviews. I have 4 titanium 2.0’s on the way.
They’ve arrived and I’ve shot two of them. They shoot well. Hit where I aim. I’ve sharpened three. As impressive as they are out of the package once sharpened I’ll sharpen the fourth head before season for sure.
Nice.
I’m shooting that same head in my crossbow this year great job . 👍
Good choice. Good luck!
I've had bad results using this head out of a crossbow. I did a video on it, beware.
@@rattlingjunkie I watch the bear video that to bad I will be hunting deer with it there so many variables in hunting .
Thanks John, because of your videos I now have more SEVR 's and fixed blade heads than I will be able to use!!!👍
Good to hear. Thank you!
If I was to shoot a mechanical, this would definitely be the one. Thanks John. 👊🏻
Thanks Donald.
Awesome testing on such a high quality broadhead. I am interested in the 1.5s in 125 for a combo quiver with probably the Annihilator fixed 125s or Tooth 🦷 of the Arrow. But since my cousin ordered a couple 1.5s and 2.0s I may go with the Evolution Outdoors Hyde hybrid instead to compare notes. I know that you tested them and they did well even though not as super durable as the Sevr.
Thanks for sharing that, Forrest. Those are decent heads as well.
Thank you for your videos, I love the testing. This year I will have some Sevrs in my quiver. I'm also running the Ironwill Wide solid. I would love to see a test done with the 1.5, the 2.0 TI, and the Robusto and see which one comes out on top. That would be a great test! Also I hear of alot of guys running 2 of the silicone rings on the Sevr just for that little extra hold to keep it from opening in the quiver, if you do another test could you put 2 rings on and see if it affects the opening process in any way, I don't feel like it would, but I am curious. Thank you again! Great job!
Thank you. That's a good suggestion about the O rings in a test. I'm testing the 1.7 and the Robusto again soon.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures that's great! Can't wait to watch it!
I need to order some soon!
Yeah, they're top tier.
Was debating on the 2.0 and 1.5 I mainly hunt white tail so after this I think I may go with the 2.0. Thank you for this review was just about to place my order and glad this popped up when I decided to do more research. I am shooting 71 lbs out of my elite enkore at a 28” DL 495 grain arrow hoping it’ll be enough to pass thru.
They're both great. I go back and forth myself. Both have worked well for me. The 1.5 locks open a bit easier in some tests...but the 2.0 can really make a big hole.
All I have had is pass throughs with 2.0s, 70 LB, 29.5” DL, 539 grain easton axis matchgrade. You will be amazed at the wound channels.
10.9% FOC*
I shoot these and The Tooth of the Arrow. I went with these two broadheads because of videos I've watched through Lusk Archery Adventures. I am a huge fan of Sevr I shoot the 1.5 and 2.0.
Good heads for sure. Thanks Wil.
Very impressive that the edge didn't deteriorate after that shot through the MDF. To me the change in sharpness is more important than the starting number.
Agreed. That also happened with the 1.5 I tested a few months ago. Many people consider the initial sharpness only, but after hitting hide, that initial sharpness can drop off super quickly.
I used the Ulmer Edge Deep Six a number of years back with a 50lbs BowTech Carbon Over Drive and Victory VAP 500 and it was a devastating head back then.... I need to get some of these I wish I could find the old Ulmer Edge Deep Six heads I have 3 dozen easton Carbon Ingenction Deep Six and not much for heads...
Thanks for this test love them just need some of these
Thanks Adam.
That is a serious mechanical. After watching for the past two years when I’m out of my current heads I’m getting these.
You can buy them one at a time from the maker's website if you want. That's what i did here and there until i got a quiver full.
Yeah, as mentioned you can order them individually....which is nice. And still use my Discount Code to save $5 on any order, regardless of the number you order.
So many TH-camrs give crappy reviews, you sir are not one of them.
Thank you!
Sevr are fantastic broadheads to begin with. But as you said, definitely all in a class of their own. I'm a die hard fixed blade cut-on-contact guy. Kudu Point Contour + are my favorite. All that said, I always have at least 1 Sevr 1.5 in my quiver for that rare occasion. If anyone reading this like mechanicals, I would definitely give Sevr a shot. (Pun not intended) I don't think you'll find yourself disappointed.
Yeah, I often take a couple 1.5s in my quiver for super long shots on western hunts.
Just ordered 2.0 100 gr. for me and my son. Shooting ten point crossbow around 385 fps. Hope they perform well. Have read some people have bad blood trails or penetration issues but i think there’s a lot of variables that can change the outcome of that. Shot spitfires the other day and they were shooting all over the place. Pretty sure some blades were opening in flight throwing them off. So I decided to try these. Good video.
Good luck Aaron. I sometimes hear people say that about blood trails. We all have our own opinions & experiences and that's what's great about having so many broadheads to choose from.
All kinds of weird things can happen in hunting situation, affecting blood letting, cause there are so many different dynamic forces at play.
I've taken at least 20 animals with a Sevr and they've always performed well. Some blood trails have been incredible...others have been more normal/ample.
I just shot a moose with 2 broadheads. The first was an Iron Will. Zipped right thru the boiler room, with a little deflection internally. Entrance & exit holes...but very little blood exiting the animal. Not blaming the broadhead--or my shot--for that. Just the way it went down that time.
I also shot it with a Sevr 1.5 as a follow up at 70 yds. Hit the top of the front leg and it cut thru it and stuck into the chest. The blood from that shot was what led us to the moose...though I'm sure it would have died from the Iron Will. I've shot other animals with an Iron Will and had plenty of blood...again, just so many forces affecting that.
Update: my son killed a 160” buck on sept 25. Heart lung shot. Only went about 65 yds 👍. Wish I could comment a picture but don’t think I can on here. With the 2.0 got a pass through
design / performance, durability, service of the company, value for the money - they indeed raised the bar very very high!
Yep.
I’m shooting the Sevr Robusto in my crossbow and probably my compound too this year for higher FOC.
Excellent choice!
Sevr, best mechanical broadhead hands down. Shot many big game with it. They will drop less then 20yards where I shot them.
Good to hear.
Guy who sleep.
What sevr broadheads did you use and how far was your shoot??
Did you hit any bone and blow through it.
9:00 Best part is you can get rebuild kits, in other words, blade kits to replace them. The center bit is near impossible to damage doing anything you would Normally do with them, so as long as you dont lose the arrow, the broad head remains usable.
Thanks for sharing that.
Great video once again! Just ordered a bunch of replacement blades getting ready for this season. How much sharper are the new blades compared to how they used to be?
I'm not sure of an exact percentage, but maybe 20% sharper?
@@LuskArcheryAdventures Nice! An increase in sharpness is always welcomed. I’m sure they’ll do just fine this year.
Ordered some 1.5s this past weekend. Would probably shoot the 2.0s if I had a little longer draw length or shooting a high end fast bow. Counting down the days!
Good choice.
I've used ironwill, annihilator, montec, and and muzzy on elk deer and bear this head last year put them all to shame. Massive damage and dumped blood a 25 yd frontal shot on a bull it sank all the way to the fetching bull crashed after twenty yards and slid another 30 dead when he stopped. This year though I'm trying a robusto to add a Lil more to the front.
Good to hear. Love the Robusto!
I just got mine in the mail and man I have to say they come packaged so nige I even got a bunch of decals I can put on my car lol I have to kill one buck first and then I’ll put it on my car but it’s cool how you can see the quality of packaging! Hopefully I see the quality of use on a deer
Yeah, I really like their packaging and Customer Service. I have to open a begillion broadhead packages and some of them are just terrible.
Taking these to Alaska a week from today for Caribou. My dad is shooting these from Ravin R29 I'm shooting Robustos out of my Mathews V3 33.
Nice! Good luck.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures thanks bud. I’m taking 2 Iron Will standard solids in case I have to take a shot into grass too. Your videos definitely helped me in broadhead selection. Thanks for your time John.
I’ve always wondered if those wings would interfere with the portion of the cutting blade that they stick out over when the blades are deployed. It looks like they stick would create a lot of drag going through flesh.
Yeah, I don't like the way that looks either...but they sure seem to work very well, in spite of that :) If it were a problem, it would show up in the penetration...and the penetration is fine. I'd prefer it if they figured out a way to change that though...but then again, those portions of the blade are also one of the reasons for their other positive attributes. Everything is a trade off.
Thanks for the test! I really love the Sevr broadheads. Last year I killed two deer with the 2.0 and one with the 1.5. Both performed perfectly with my limited sample size. I do have a question. I have both options available to use this season. Which ones should fill my quiver this fall? Whitetail deer in Ohio are my game and I’m shooting a 500 grain arrow with a 30.5 draw at 70 lbs. Is there any reason from your experience to use the 1.5 over the 2.0?
Man with that draw length, arrow weight, and bow weight I would go with the 2.0 . I would love to trade my 27 inch draw for yours lol 😂! You should have no problem getting a pass thru using the 2.0 and that setup.
They're both great. With your set up, I'd go with the 2.0. I have found that in some rare instances, the 2.0s don't lock open as easily as the 1.5s. I once shot a buck with each head...I shot him with a 2.0, then he took a few steps and stood there. So I shot him a second time with the 1.5. The holes were identical in size. The 2.0 hit a softer area, so it zipped thru without locking open on the entrance. But that's the only time I've seen that on an animal.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures Thanks Jon. I appreciate you, brother. God bless you and keep you.
Definitely would love this head for whitetail. I am a little hesitant to use this for elk…
Yeah, I'd use the 1.5 for elk.
I have been watching your videos for some time. Great info and easy to understand. I have two questions. (1) According to your tests, which one is better a titanium sevr 2.0 or stainless sevr robusto 2.0? (2) I saw your older comparison of sevr 2.0, with NAP Killzone and G5 Deadmeat and sevr did not perform that well. Was there a big improvement in design for a 2022 sevr 2.0? Thanks in advance
Thanks Jarek. At some point in 2021, they improved the durability of the tip of the 2.0--made it thicker, more like the 1.5. And they improved the sharpness of all their heads at that time as well. I just tested the Robusto (steel version of the 2.0); you can see that video as well. Overall, it got a higher score than the 2.0. Both are exceptional--two highest scores of any heads so far this year.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures Thanks a lot. We all learn a lot from your tests and comments !!!
Great reviews! I read other opinions on these broadheads and the only complaint was that they open early in the quiver and when going thru brush and when bow is bumped. What’s your opinion on this? Thanks
It depends on the kind of quiver you have. If you have one that presses against the deployment arms, then yes, it is going to open a bit in your quiver. But if it’s foam, you can just cut a deeper hole so that does not happen. I have, a soft plastic insert in my quiver designed to not cause mechanicals to deploy. So the tip presses against the inside of the quiver, but the deployment arms do not.
Going back and forth between Sevr 2.0 and Exodus for some Illinois hunting.
Man, they're both good.
Thanks for the review. Would you have any reservation on using this broadhead on a bull elk hunt?
I’d prefer the 1.5 or 1.75 for the extra penetration. Field & Stream just named the 1.5 “Best Overall Elk Broadhead for 2023.”
Great video as usual John! I’ve been trying to decide about switching heads for this season between the Sevr and the Exodus. Mostly for deer and hogs. I know both are great heads but was wondering what your thoughts are between these 2?? I shoot 27 1/2” at 62lbs. Thanks and keep up the great work!!
I shoot a 450gr arrow at 280fps. We have a lot of hogs were I hunt that are well over 200 pounds. With the Sevr 1.7 from a tree I can't get full penetration on the 200+ pounders even on rib hits. I would go no bigger than the 1.5 Sevr if I were you with that setup. I am actually looking to put a couple of fixed heads back in my quiver. I am going to try the 1.5's first though.
@@cjr4497 I shoot a 445 grain rip tko at 280fps and smoke clean through up to 350 pound pigs with the 2.0. Out of 53 pigs 8 have not passed through all because of hard quartering shots.
Man, I've shot SO MANY animals with both of those heads. I'd say it largely depends on the size of the deer & hogs you're shooting at and your total arrow weight. The Exodus will penetrate much better and still make a decent hole. The Sevr will make a much better hole. The Sevr 1.5 might be a good one to get the best of both worlds.
Just watch these videos. People love to claim wild stuff on the internet about penetration on pigs and deer. They also love to exaggerate weight on pigs. 350 pound real wild hogs are very rare, and no one shoots them with regularity. We are completely overrun with wild hogs on most of our Louisiana public lands and I think Mr. Lusk as some roots to speak to that. I have a camp on a W.M.A. Over the last 20 years we have killed close to 200 pigs with bows, shotguns, rimfires, and deer rifles. I can tell you that you are not "smoking clean through" a boar with any age on it or a sow with some heft to her with a mechanical unless you are shooting them though the guts. th-cam.com/video/NZ1Mg0a7Tpw/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/ccrj73qBryA/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/tmB13Z5yfRA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the info!!
John, in your opinion. Does the Sevr 2.0 need sharpening prior to hunting? Just bought 4 after seeing your reviews on them
Thanks
I really don't think so. Since they improved their sharpening process, it is already really sharp...plenty sharp for hunting. If you'd like to make it even sharper, you can certainly do that...but I do not.
I'd really like to see the Deepower solid fixed blade head tested with the 2022 protocol.
Yeah, I should do that. Thank you for the suggestion.
I wish you would video yourself putting the set screw in and seeing if the blades protrude past the Ferrell or not because when I did they all protruding past the ferrel exposing the blades in practice mode. Also! I had a fairly new sevr target like yours and of I shot into a new part of the target where it was very firm I actually had the sevr broadhead (in practice mode) bounce off the target because the wings are so close to the tip so it would bounce off. If i shot a softer spot it would go into the target.
Thanks for sharing that. And that's really interesting about the target. Since they fly so well, I don't even use them in practice mode.
The first deer I killed with sevr, I’m hooked. That blades entry was around 3 inches the exit was close to 5 she only ran 30-40 yrs tried to catch her breath & ran straight into a pine tree. I watched the whole run. Even if I couldn’t of gotten a view, the blood trail was definitely obvious. It looked like she ran out of blood at the top.
Thanks for sharing your experience
John, I decided to shoot sevrs this year, but saw some feedback from folks online exclaiming small exit wounds and poor blood trails. I see you’ve taken multiple deer with SEVR. Any first hand experience with suboptimal penetration/ small exit sounds or poor blood trails?
I’m debating on shooting my proven Qad that are hitting tru or trying these SEVRs out. I just want a full pass thru and not sure I trust the SEVR on a big buck as my first try.
500gr 273fps. Plenty of energy.
Thoughts?
I've heard some people say that. That hasn't been my experience. Over 20 animals with them and they've always done well. However, there was one time that I hit the animal at an angle and had a smaller entrance hole. I have found that the 1.5s lock open a bit more readily than the 2.0s. But again, they've always performed well for me.
I swore my self I would never use a mechanical but this is one head I might give in to
Yep.
Great video! Which lighted nocks are you using?
The ones by Deepower that I posted a vid about a few weeks ago.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures Awesome! Thank you!
Would you recommend the 1.5” or 2” for deer hunting in OK? I am shooting a V3X 29 at 65# 28” draw, 480 gr total arrow weight with 16% FOC. I have it narrowed between QAD Exodus or these
Man, both are great choices. With that set up, I'd feel confident with the 2.0. But the 1.5 often makes the same sized hole cause the blades tend to lock open a bit easier.
John was wondering if I could get some input. My son's shooting a 50 pound draw weight do you think shooting the sevr 1.7 he'll get enough penetration or pass through or maybe stick to a fixed blade. Recommendation please. 400 spine arrow 24" shaft. Thank is advance.
Thanks Justin. For that set up, I personally would recommend a great penetrating fixed blade, like the Exodus or Tooth of the Arrow 1". But a well placed shot with a Sevr 1.7 could still work...just not optimal.
I am really on the fence between the 2.0 and 1.5 in 125g. I shoot a 70# 29" var and im sure both will cause more than enough damage on well placed shots but thinking the 1.5 may do better on the marginal shots. Opinion for my specs? I will only be whitetail hunting. Thanks!
I'm often on the fence as well. The 1.5 is a bit more durable and a bit better in penetration. So I lean toward it for larger animals, including large Iowa whitetail. But man, the 2.0 has made some incredible holes in a lot of animals I've shot. I've also found the 1.5 blades can sometimes lock open easier than the 2.0, so on a few animals, the holes of the 2.0 are the same size as those of the 1.5 for that reason. I shot a buck with one of each last season, and the holes were identical.
John need some advice 2nd year bow hunter here in West Virginia hunting whitetails and black bear. I have bought a pack of QAD exodus. Im leaning toward an hybrid head or mechanical. Im pulling 56lbs with a 28 inch draw out of a Mathews Veritx. Shooting a 425 grain Deer Crossing Archery Arrow with a 50 grain brass insert with a 100 grain head st 13.8% FOC.
Thanks Josh. Exodus are excellent heads...one of the very best. For your poundage, if you were to go with a mech, I'd use the Sevr 1.5. It penetrates much better than the 2" mech and is even more durable and still makes great holes.
Maybe you covered this but do you know what the size cut would be if one side was folded all the way in? It’s gotta be almost an inch and a quarter considering the reach it gains by swinging out. If so that would still be as big as many of the smaller fixed blade two blades. I really like this for whitetail.
I've covered that in some of the vid tests of the Sevr. When one blade swings back, the other sticks out further. It's a bit more than half the cut. So you get the cross cut of the tip (.34") plus an additional 1.2" of one main blade...so about 1.54" cut total. But they swing back super quickly.
Are the blade edges exposed in training mode? I bought the Robustos and the edge is exposed with set screw inserted so shooting them into foam rolls the edge over. Thinking about giving the Ti version a try but I think I’ll just cut pair of blades to compensate for set screw and swap fresh ones for hunting. Do you think strong helical might cause risk of breaking blades?
The foam in a target can get inside the ferrule and rub on the blades a bit in the closed position. No where near the friction that they would experience if they were deployed...but they should be touched up after shooting. However, I never even shoot them in the closed position, because they really do fly exactly like my field points at all ranges.
Great design but they need to sharpen the wings too.
I also see the holes in the blades are bigger than the hole in the ferrule where the set screw goes for “practice mode.”
How far do the blades move when the set screw is in place?
Well, if they sharpened the wings, they wouldn't open as effectively--they need that extra force to open them...like most mechs. When the set screw is in place, the blades are static, but the foam of a target still can get into the ferrule and rub against them, so you'll want to touch them up if you shoot them much. I don't shoot them closed, cause they fly just like a field point for me.
I believe the blades on a NAP kill zone lock as well when deployed
That's a good point...I used to hunt with them but can't remember if they do or not. But I'll take your word for it. Thank you
If I was ever to shoot a mech it would be a Sevr for sure.
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Would love to see a review on the Rocky Mountain switchblade
Thank you. If someone sends me a pack, I'll gladly test them.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures do you sharpen your sevrs? And if so that would be a cool video to see how you do it. Thanks for the content, keep them coming!
In your opinion after testing both at one point five and at two point oh which would you prefer for a elk hunt ?
It largely depends on your set up. They're making a new 1.75 as well, that I've already tested. It's a perfect blend of both. My test is coming up on May 25th, when it is released. I'd prefer the 1.75 or 1.5 for elk sized game. I shot a moose with a 1.5 last fall, and it did fantastic!
Which would you recommend between the updated 2.0 and the robusto? Thanks!
If you can make the extra 25 grs work, the Robusto is better--cause it's all steel.
Wow. I've never heard of these. But i know phisics and that blade pivot design is very impressive. And the disability seems second to none. I highly doubt any other mechanical can stand up to that. I love these reveiws. I'm actuly In the market for a new broadhead. I'm oldschool and i absolutely hate changing heads. But I've been using popular 2 blade front deploy head the last 3 seasons and I'm not impressed. They do not leave good blood trails. I'm honestly considering ordering a pkg of these. Do you know if they make a 3 blade? Or do you know if they come with a practice tip. Thank you sir.
Thanks for the comment. They don’t make a 3 blade.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures I've recently ordered several of these. Can't wait to test them
Pros. extremely accurate. I've taken a number of deer, etc. with it. Cons: blades very hard to replace and it rattles loudly even with the slightest movement including during draw cycle on bow. Way too loud for me. For that reason, I stopped using them even though they are accurate and lethal.
Thanks for sharing that experience. It does take some getting used to replacing the blades. If you bend the small internal washer, that already has a bend in it-the one that lies flat against the ferrule, it will be absolutely quiet.
I have a question for you. I recently had to take the plunge and invest in a crossbow due to back surgeries. Would these broadheads be OK shooting a 400 fps crossbow and not open up prematurely? Thank you!
Nope...they're perfect for crossbows. They make the 150 grain Robusto that is the same head but all steel. It has the same blade retention bands and deployment, so it is very secure.
John, any word on Sevr discontinuing the 1.7? Those are the ones I shoot. Hopefully they are releasing something similar to replace it.
I heard that after their inventory is gone, they're not going to keep making it. Not sure how much is left in their inventory.
I am looking to buy some SEVR heads for this year. I am thinking the 1.5. I shoot a 65 lb, 28.5" draw. I think the 2.0 might be a touch too much. But I saw that the 2.0 sharpness was 225 and the 1.5 sharpest was 275. I know its not that much difference but I was wondering why the same style head but larger cut would be that much sharper?
There can be a bit of a range in sharpness...that 50 grams difference is virtually inconsequential in a hunting situation. And both held their edge extremely well. The 1.5 might have been from before they modified their sharpening process as well.
What is the overall weight of setup be interesting to see how they do with a heavy / foc setup
My total arrow weight is 440 grs, using a 125 gr broadhead. My FOC is 20%. But when I shoot them into concrete, the total arrow weight is 700+ grains, as I use a much more durable arrow. So they're being shot into concrete with that weight arrow out of a 72 lb bow at 5 yds.
I switched to single bevel 3 years ago but if I were to use a mechanical it would be Sevr no question.
Thanks for the comment Matthew.
I don't own any mechanical broadheads, but I'd look at this first if I was considering it.
Thanks Tim.
4:40 Sevr youtube has a video of this in action (albeit inside of ballistic gel) Shows it quite clearly. The title is "Deflection sucks".
Yes. Thank you.
I killed a big doe with the 1.5 and was nothing but happy with them
Good to hear.
Hi Can u talk about the GOAT arrow u had mentioned before. I’m interested with them lol.
I found their website and your links. But still confuse.
0 spin🤨? And other numbers. Is Goat the heaviest arrow in their brand?
The GOAT is absolutely incredible...super heavy and super straight and super stiff...and super expensive...and darn near indestructible. It's straightness is sub .001" at 35". It's like holding a spear.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures my arrow should be spin 300 on my set. If I used GOAT would it affect accuracy or something?
Since the size and weight is this arrow better for Africa big game?
It’s really an interesting and COOL arrow!
The more I look at the tabs they are really close to the tip. I sure would think they would deflect at any type of an angle. It looks like an excellent broadhead if they would just move the blades back about another quarter inch to a half inch.
If they were static, then they might deflect. But those tabs slide back very easily, so I’ve never seen a deflection.
Great video as always. Been a long time viewer. My hunting buddy and I were having a discussion about practicing with our broadheads and began questioning what target is best to shoot them into without dulling or risk damaging the blades when removing them from targets. Do you have an opinion on this? Perhaps it would make a good video. I'm sure we aren't the only ones to question this. I've always just shot through a layered target like the Black Hole targets and unscrew the broadheads instead of pulling them back through bc I've always been worried that it would damage a mechanical or hybrid.
Thank you. That's what I do as well, whenever I can. Then I also re sharpen any that I've practiced with...or just keep a couple for practice.
I have my Tenpoint VEGENT QUIVER Full loaded with Sevrz 2.0 150 gr for this Season… 🐗🐗🦌🦌
Nice. Good luck.
Imagine if SEVR built this but with the Grim Reaper chisel tip!!
Well, I really like the GR Pro Tip...but these hold up just as well and also have a wider cut, so I don't know if I'd see it as an improvement.
I have these heads and really like the way they perform. With this design though, I get concerned about deflection on angle shots. I know you do an angle shot during testing but I feel like those dull tabs could catch on hide and cartwheel the arrow. IDK, probably me just think about the low percentage scenarios.....
That’s a good question. I really don’t worry about that happening because the tabs slide back so easily. If they were to hit, I think they would just pivot back and the head would penetrate right in. That’s MUCH more likely to be the case compared to most front deploying mech. But that being said, I’m also pretty careful to not take any extreme angled shots with any heads.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures thanks John, im being super critical of everything since I booked an Illinois whitetail hunt for 2023, LOL. At the end of the day, it’ll be a fixed blade from Iron Will or the SEVR 1.5. Let the testing begin 👍👍
Just bought sevr broadheads and put the band on but when I spin the arrow the blades wiggle and make a noise is it supposed to be like that?
Every once in a while that happens. The way to remedy it is to take it apart. There is a small washer that is curved, as it lies on the rounded ferrule. Bend it a little more than it is, with your fingers...then put it all back together. That extra bend creates more tension to keep it all snug.
I am definitely trying these this year. My father is shooting 45 pounds for whitetail would the 1.5s be good? I am trying to decide on that or something like QAD Exodus.
Considering he only has 45 pounds I wouldn’t suggest a mech, probably would be better to go with a fixed head since he probably doesn’t have a high foc either
QAD Exodus. Set my dad up with the same, 1.5's would be fine but he didnt want mechanical so im running the sevr's instead.
Thanks David. It depends on his draw length and arrow weight. Those factors affect penetration as much as draw weight. If he's got an average draw length & arrow weight, I'd probably suggest an Exodus or Tooth of the Arrow...but the 1.5 could still do fine with a good broadside shot.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures Thank you and keep up the great reviews
Does the set screw for practice affect arrow flight
Not at all.
I know you shoot a bow but what do you think would be good to shoot out of ravin crossbow for great penetration? I'm looking at the
Qad exodus crossbow head but heard and saw video saying they don't fly good out of a crossbow because of the speed. I want something with a decent cut and the tooth of the arrow to me gives too small of a cut at 1 inch.
I had a very bad experience with Mechanical broadhead, the NAP double cross crossbow broadhead last year. Shot a Nice Buck 42 yards and I hit just a little back further then I like and the bolt stopped dead and looked like it only went in about 3- 4 inches so I'm thinking the head got wedge in between the rib bones . Didn't find my bolt or the deer with very little blood until the blood trail stopped. I even went back the next day looking for the bolt and the deer and still didn't find nether. So I want that plan B head that will break bone if I hit a little off from where I like. And I'm talking about a little meaning 2 inches off.
Anyway didn't know if you had any recommendations on a crossbow broadhead?
If I were shooting a crossbow, it would be with the Sevr Robusto. That just can't be beat for flight and durability. I am doing a new test on it right now. I'd be surprised if the Exodus didn't fly well...it sure does out of a vertical bow. I've also been impressed with the flight of the Vector MD3...if you're wanting a fixed blade head. Re the TOTA, even though it is just 1" in diameter, it is cutting a full 2" of tissue--that's more than an Exodus, which is 1.87". And the holes that it makes are really impressive--they're like a square chunk.
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Well I seen where the TOTA head penetration wasn't close to the QAD Exodus or other fixed broadheads, That's another reason I didn't think about the TOTA. As far as the QAD Exodus crossbow I just heard people say out of fast crossbows that they wasn't flying true. I just don't want what happened to me last year happen again if I can help it but like I said the NAP double cross crossbow broadhead penetration isn't know where near what I want it to be. You figure that was on a deer, I can imagine what it wouldn't do on an elk.
Thanks for answering my questions.
I hope to see your test on the SEVR Robusto that you told me about.
Which on do you think is a better penetration broadhead to bust though any bones on a Deer, the sevr Robusto or the sevr 1.5 ?????
Shot a doe last year with the 1.5 and I’ll never use any other mechanical head again. Dropped her in 20 yards
Good to hear.
What about how the tabs stick over the blade when it's open? Doesn't that affect the blade since it's not even cutting from that section?
Well, it sure looks like it would...but they still penetrate very well. And that is also what creates the incredible durability and ability to pivot. I suppose everything is a trade off.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures well either way I ordered 3 of them and replacement blades for them and used your code. Hopefully it helps the channel out. LUSKFIVE 💪🏼