GRIM REAPER MICRO HADES Broadhead Test
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- Check out how this Grim Reaper performed in my testing.
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The way you hold yourself and the way talk make so much more sense now that I know you're a pastor. Great video as usual
James Hagerman Haha. Thank you James.
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I didn't know you are a pastor. I like your videos a bit more now. God bless :)
Haha. That's encouraging. Yeah, I've been a Pastor for 34 years. Thank you! God bless :)
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Great content and information! For sure subscribing after hearing you were a pastor!
John, you always give the best reviews! Keep it up!
208gamechasers Thanks brother.
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John been following your videos for a long time! Big fan! I didn’t know you were a pastor that is so awesome! Thanks for spreading the word! God bless you and keep making great vids!
Thanks Carson. I really like to share my faith...but try not to flaunt it at the same time. I appreciate your support and encouragement. God bless.
I've been watching your reviews for the past couple years ! Thanks for taking the time and keep them coming.
Thank you Allan; much appreciated brother.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures No problem, I'm hoping with the design of some recent solid one piece heads I wonder if you can bring back the long distance shooting?
I really enjoy your videos. They are very informative, especially for someone new to bow hunting.
Well thank you Matthew; that is really encouraging to hear. I'm glad you're getting into this exciting sport and am eager to help you in any way I can. Keep it up!
Concur with Dales comment below. Keep up the good work and consistent testing. We all like hearing about the details and nuance of the many broadheads on the market. God bless 👍🏻
HuntEastWest Thank you brother. Much appreciated.
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From one Pastor to another... keep up the good vids brother!
David Buurma Thank you David! God bless.
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I couldn’t decide between the Hades and the 4 blade mini mags for this year. I ended up going with the mini mags.
Might pick up some Hades to try out now too.
Awesome videos, love watching these reviews!
Elite Midwestxc That’s cool. I’ve wanted to test those as well.
I'd really like to try the mini mags in the 1 3/8 cut. They look like a tough head.
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well that is certainty impressive. im amazed by the group at 80 yards more than anything lol. just the video i was looking for. good job!!!
Thank you Alex.
Great test and love your vids ! Testing structural integrity along with characteristics of a good hunting broadhead is a great idea. Keep it up.
PostalBound Thank you. Much appreciated.
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God bless you man I was wondering why I like your channel so much !
Well thank you! I really appreciate it.
Great review thank you John!
Jake Reeves Thanks Jake. Much appreciated brother.
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I’ve been using the 3 blade 125 gr. micro Hades pro for elk over the past 3 years. 1st year = tag soup. 2nd year = full pass on a double lung shot. Arrow stuck into a tree 10 yards past the elk. 3rd year = quartering to. Arrow went in right behind the shoulder and was sticking half way out of the opposite ham when I found him. Neither elk went 40 yards. They’re amazing broadheads! 60lb Mathews Chill R, 30 in draw, Easton Axis arrows.
Good to hear.
I very much appreciate this comment. Going out west for Elk for my first time this year. Sold. Grim Reaper should give you and Lusk % $$.
Love your videos and it’s great to see another Christian outdoorsman. God bless you brother.
Thank you Alec!
Thanks for another great video. Grim Reaper is my favorite broadhead company. Customer service is top notch and I haven’t had a single animal get out of sight after connecting with one.
Thank you. They are truly great people and set the bar very high. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Looks just about like a Slick Trick so it should perform well! I've been shooting those since they were invented. The company owner was a Christian and a good man. He made his of American steel, until he couldn't get sharp blades. At that point, he started using Solingen steel blades fron Germany. I still use them exclusively now that I have to use a crossbow. They fly straight and penetrate animals like crazy. I've never had the urge to change, having had problems with mechanicals. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the comment. I used to talk with Gary quite a bit back in the day ")
Another great review John!
Thank you Barrett. Much appreciated brother.
Another good head. Thanks John your the best. I'm going with an axis pro 5mm 300 with 50 grain brass 4 aae pro max on a slight offset with a sevr 1.5. Thanks
Boxing 101 I truly thought the same thing until I started losing outserts and half outs in 3D targets and bag targets. Yes yes I tried multiple glues and proper setup.. just didn’t go well too many times. I’m always willing to try though.
Thank you
Great video thanks for sharing
oldman withAbow Thank you brother.
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Carl from the movie "Sling Blade" would love these broadheads...ill be using these this year..Great video John👍👍
Thanks Michael. Much appreciated.
Really grymreaper mechanicals, now I got to try the fixed blades line up . enjoyed the video brother thx for sharing.
Thanks Richard.
I was wondering why you were using MDF, your explanation makes sense.
Very impressive penetration into the cinder block.
Gary Rose Thank you Gary. Much appreciated, brother.
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Love the videos just found your channel and subscribed I’ve been shooting the pro micro 3 blades and love them after your videos on the sevr I think I’m gonna try them
Thank you Ryan!
Wow cool an iowa boy me too. Only like hr an half away from des moines well i think you only need one head is that bishop but for price i would have to bought 25 yrs ago to have same ones for 40 yrs to get your money from em
Yep. Those things will outlive me and all my kids and grandkids-virtually indestructible.
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John, Do you plan on testing the full size Hades pro? this review has got me looking at the hades, seems like a real nice head, but I like a bit larger cutting diameter, so I'm more interested in the full size Hades Pro 4 blade 100 gr.
I'd like to. GR keeps telling me they will send me some to test.
Good review!
Thank you very much!
Definitely using these for elk this year!
Nice.
Great reviews. Enjoy watching your videos. God Bless
Thank you Wesley. That's encouraging to hear.
Digging up 3 year old videos. Hahaha. Keep rocking
Haha. Thank you.
I was about to buy a pack of exodus to test an now it’s looking like I got to buy a pack of these as well!
Kyle McDonald Haha. So many good ones nowadays. These fly excellently.
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You are so brave shooting in your basement lol
melvin sacromentoe Haha. When I shoot the concrete I worry a bit. I had one bounce way back two nights ago. I may move that test outside :)
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I'd love to see this on the 2022 standards
Me too. I've reached out to Grim Reaper quite a bit to get more heads, but have not gotten a response.
Good vids
Thank you!
Such a tough broadhead!
Yep, I was pretty impressed!
Did you have to broadhead tune these or did they fly like that out of the box if so that’s impressive accuracy
Out of the box-like every head I test.
Can you do a "cheapest broadheads from amazon"? Maybe do a fixed blade video and mechanical video. Keep up the work. Great video's.
cumminsman191 I like that idea! Thank you.
@@JohnLuskOutdoors check out sportsman guide. I just bought a dozen blur fixed 100 gr for $7 just because they were on sale. Never heard of them but wanted them just to have.
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I currently am shooting slicktrick vipertricks and have really been looking into the micro hades. In your opinion since I’ve seen you’ve shot both, which would you shoot? I’m currently 70lb 415gr hunting deer in Ohio and looking to do elk
They are both good. I guess I prefer the all steel part of the Slick Tricks. But I'd be confident with either one. Honestly, I'd prefer the Exodus over both, but either of those are fine.
As always, great video. What grain is the micro hades that you tested?
I believe it was 125, but I'm sorry, I can't remember for sure.
That was impressive!!! What do you think,good for black bear?what was tuning these like?
Bruce Barthalow No tuning needed for me. They are very forgiving. I think they would do well for black bear but you can get away with a larger cut for bear as well...like their Micro Hybrids or the Sevrs or Afflictors.
@@JohnLuskOutdoors thank you.
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If it can survive a cinder block, it belongs in your quiver.
Texas BowHunter Right?!
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They seem like a decent broadhead out of the package although looking at the blad edge square on I can see light reflecting, indicating a dull edge.
It's not a big concern to me since I clean them up before use, but someone else might use these and get poor results if used as is out of the pack
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
What kind of engineer? I’m a civil/structural PE. Also I like that you are a pastor too! Keep the videos coming.
Thanks Will. That's cool. I graduated in Civil Engineering, with a specialty in Environmental. I appreciate the encouragement.
I would love it if you would test kudu point broadheads they are made right here in Corvallis Oregon and I swear by them
I should do that at some point. I know they have a good reputation. My broadhead funds are pretty tapped out at this point, as I have another 5 heads all ready for testing. Thank you for the suggestion!
I LOVE your videos. I am struggling hard trying to decide the right broadhead for me. I shoot a low poundage elite, I’m a petite woman so I feel I need penetration as well as a decent hole. What do you suggest?
Hey Ashley. Thanks for the question. I replied with an answer on that same question you asked under another vid. Let me know if you did not see that.
There's a crack in the concrete underneath the poi.
Andreao Alston Yeah I saw that as well. It was not there before the shot :)
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Love ur videos god bless
Thank you Hayden. I really appreciate it brother!
Great video. What grain is that broadhead? I'm looking for an Elk broadhead.
Thank you. 125 gr. They would be a good choice for elk--as would Exodus and Tooth of the Arrow. Those scored even better in my testing.
Whats is your thoughts on 3 blade vs 4 blade on the micro hades? Planning on using one of these broadheads and just curious on the pros and cons before making a decision.
I prefer the 4 blade. The cutting diameter is fairly small, and my set up can still drive it deep, so I like the extra cut.
I'd like to see your testing, but on a layered target. Something that the broadhead is constantly cutting through or penetrating through. What slows the arrow down in a target is friction. Well if there is only 1 Layer of MDF, then broadheads with the bigger circumference would have better penetration that a more narrow/sleeker broadhead like some of these mechanical/2blade fixed. Because they've made a bigger initial hole for the rest of the arrow to pass through. I might be wrong. Just seems like a layered medium would be more accurate. and easier to read. Perhaps layers of cardboard labeled, and perhaps compressed somehow to get consistency. IDK just brainstorming. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the comment Kyron. Great suggestion. Last year, I used a multi layered target--carpet, rubber, foam, plywood, cardboard, leather, etc. But this year I decided to try this new system. You would be surprised by how well some larger cutting heads penetrate, even compared to smaller cutting heads. There is not always a clear correlation. Maybe next year I'll go back to a multi layered medium. Thanks again!
@@LuskArcheryAdventures well, i think i didn't word it right. I think larger cutting/broader heads will create a bigger hole for the arrow shaft to penetrate through, and then their would be less friction slowing down the arrow shaft compared to a smaller cutting/penetrating head. which would actually skew the data.
Micro hades or exodus?
Sevr 1.5 or micro hybrid?
I know different heads but if choosing a fixed and a mechanical from what I listed. Which would you choose?
Great video as always!
Thanks for watching again, Adam. They are all very very top tier heads. I'd feel 100% confident with any of those on the end of my arrows.
I’ve gotta know, if you have to pick one, would it be the Grim Reaper Hades or the Exodus? I’ve been shooting Exodus for several years and love them, but these are intriguing!
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That’s a beautiful bear rug did you have the skull scored?
Yeah, it was P&Y, but I forget what the exact measurement was. Thank you.
For a new bow whitetail hunter in New York the selection is overwhelming on broad heads! Assuming the average distance I would shoot is 30-40 yards from both tree stand and blind...is there a broad head I can start with that you’ll recommend? Thanks for any help.
Sure. There are lots of excellent choices. I would suggest the QAD Exodus, or the Grim Reaper Micro Hades Pro, or the Tooth of the Arrow XL. Check out my vids on the Tooth of the Arrow. And you can use my discount code: LUSK19 to get an extra 15% off.
I realize this is an older video, but would you say you prefer the Exodus to the Micro Hades, if both were 3 blade?
Absolutely. Much more durable blades.
Great review. Have you seen the Magnus 4 Blade Hornet Ser-Razor Broadhead? I'm very curious to know if the serrations will out-preform a continuous cutting edge. There is a heated debate about that topic. I'm going back and forth between them and the Exodus (which I know preformed very well for you). If you get a chance to review the Hornet Ser-Razor, I'll be first to watch. Thanks.
Thank you Vital Point. I did test it in one of my vids last year. I believe it was a test of the "Normal Priced Heads" or something like that. I tested the Magnus with the Exodus and the Muzzy, I think. It's a great head, but a two blade tip in that kind of steel will fold over when encountering certain mediums. However, it does penetrate really well and is a fairly tough head.
Lusk Archery Adventures Thanks for the info.
The Hades pro series tips I have flatten very easy did they come with different tip
Man, the ones I have sure don't flatten--this thing was razor sharp after all this testing. The Micro Series has a shorter tip than the non Micro Series and that may make a difference; it will certainly be tougher.
Can you test the vetran broadhead please
Trey Moore Yes. I have it ready to test as soon as I can do it.
Awesome we love them
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😳😳😳 Ty
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Do you have a link for you store I would like to buy some of them in the 125 grain 4 blade
I have the link in the description of the video. It's www.amazon.com/shop/luskarcheryadventures. You can cut and paste it. But right now I don't have those heads on their yet, cause they're not anywhere on Amazon yet. But thank you for wanting to use my store :) I'm hoping to get them soon.
Do you think you could revisit this head with your new testing standards?
That's a good question. If I had another pack, I'd do it. Grim Reaper was supposed to be sending me some more, but hasn't done so yet.
Have you tested the 3 blade and do u rank these above the trocars and xodus
Each has their strengths. I put these about equal with the Trocars and the Exodus on top.
Grim Reaper 3 or 4 blade micro hades or QAD Exodus?? If you had to pick
No question it's the Exodus--much more durable blades and ferrule.
Who sell the replacement blades,can't find it on the Grim reaper website
I'd give Grim Reaper a call and ask them.
Could you test this one again with the 2022 test?
I just spoke with Grim Reaper yesterday about that. I hope they send me some.
What is your opinion between this head and a Bishop?
Well, the bishop is more durable all round. The bishop is machined from a single piece of S7 Tool Steel, whereas the GR is a component head. But for the price, the GR is really tough!
Any plans to test the VPA two and three blade broadheads?
I did test the VPA 2 blade, in a comparison to a single bevel head; you can check that vid out. It was called Broadhead Battle: Single Bevel vs Double Bevel. VPAs are great heads and will certainly get the job done. I don't have any more funds at this point to add new heads to the testing lineup, but I should do more with the VPAs in the future. Thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks! I’ll check it out. I’m running the solid (non-vented) two blade for deer this year with my recurve.
Good deal. Would love to hear how you like them.
were in Iowa are at ? I'm from Vinton
Nice! I live in Johnston. I film portions of my tests and reviews at Archery Field and Sports in Altoona.
Host: do I need a zero penetration test no bit it show the integrity of the materials and durability
GrimReaper: Zero penetration.....What's that? We ain't scared of a cement block!
It's actually a common test. If a head can handle that, then it can most certainly handle a tough bone. Is it necessary for hunting? Of course not. But if all other things are equal, why not pick the one that can handle this?
@@LuskArcheryAdventures I agree completely!
@@LuskArcheryAdventures I was amazed at the penetration and sticking of the head! That would crush straight through an elk shoulder even!
trophy taker quad steel !
Well, I tested those a while back. They flew great but the blades were incredibly dull and weak. Even after I sharpened them up, they would lose their edge very quickly. Penetration was also very poor.
I have shot their heads #grimreaperbroadheads for 18 of the 20 years. They are some of the top product I offer through my archery store as well #topofutaharchery
Yep, I really like that Mini Pro Series.
Can't click on the link.
I'm not sure what link you're referring to. This vid was from a while ago.
Should have used the FOBS.
Don Caruso I know it! I did use them in some of this vid but I did the long range testing a while back, before I had the FOBs.
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Can you do rage vs sevr test
I've tested just about every Rage model made. They're great heads, but no where near as tough as the Sevr; different league entirely, especially with the Sevr 1.5 and Sevr 1.7
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toxic broadhead. Please do a review on this one.
I'm not mr.Lusk but I've used toxics for elk and il tell you first hand they sucked At least in my opinion anyways, they don't penetrate well at all. If you use helical or offset fletching they don't shoot good at all that being said For deer they are very effective with the right arrow set up.Just what I've found. I shoot 450 grain arrow at 260fps for kinetic energy reference.
matt hofer - thank you for the information. I am just getting into bow hunting.
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They sort of look like Wac'em broadheads.
Yeah, they do look similar--but they are way way tougher. Thanks for watching and commenting.
The hades is amazing I've shot a lot of animals with that head!!!
Yep. Thanks for sharing that.
Keep up the good work love the Channel
🥤🥱🍿Glad I found this video, and thanks for taking the time to make it 🎯🎯🎯
Thank you