ANNIHILATOR XL DOUBLE BEVEL, 125 gr: BROADHEAD TEST #elitearchery #ravincrossbows

Annihilator/Katana Discount Code: LUSK10 = 10% Off. Here's the Spreadsheet of all the Broadhead Scores since 2022. https://1drv.ms/x/c/1af79333adb54aae/... This is a test of the 125 gr Annihilator XL, double bevel broadhead. Here is summary of my 2026 Testing Procedure & Scoring w/the scores of this head posted in parenthesis as well. 1. Flight Forgiveness (20%, 21.49 pts) Elite Eon Compound @ 45 yds, 15 pts:B or 11/10 or 16.5 pts Ravin LR XBow at 45 yds, 4 pts: B or 4.4 pts Flight Sound (rated using sound editing software), 1 pt: 5.90/10 or .59 pts Mechs = 1 pt bonus; Hybrids = .5 pt bonus 2. Cut Size (20%, 14.15) 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 scored: The entrance cut size is compared to a standard of 2.5" then that fraction is weighted to 7% of the score. (1.6" or 4.48 pts) The max cut size is compared to a standard of 2.5" as well, then that fraction is weighted to 7% of the score. (1.6”=4.48 pts) The max cutting diameter is compared to a standard of 2.0", then that fraction is weighted to 6% of the score. (1.063"=3.19 pts) Bonus: +2 much greater tissue displacement than is normal for a 3 blade. 3. Blades (20%, 19.07 pts) Initial sharpness 9%, 271 grams=9.29/10 or 8.36 pts & Edge Retention (9%, +21 grams=9.68/10=8.71 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 Pen Test 1, thru 1/2" MDF & 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 Ease to resharpen or replace blades is judged & given 2% of the score. (10/10= 2 pts) 4. Penetration (20%, 17.62 pts) There are 2 penetration tests: Pen Test 1: 1/2" MDF, 2/3" rubber foam mat, Clear Ballistics FBI gel. Depth of pen is compared to a standard of 9" & weighted to 10% of the score.(7.5"=8.33 pts) Pen Test 2: Layered cardboard. # of layers penetrated is compared to a standard of 70 layers & weighted to 10% of the score. 65 layers=9.29 pts 5. Durability (20%, 22.95 pts) Each head is shot thru 1/2" MDF 3 x. Its condition is judged 1-10 & 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. (10/10= 5 pts) It is then shot into concrete once. Its condition is judged 1-10 & weighted to 3% of the score. (10/10=3 pts) Bonus +2 perfect score in durability tests; +.95 for Ravin Concrete Shot Steel plate & concrete are certainly not "realistic" mediums, but they do reveal the outer limits of a head's durability. Extra Bonus: +.19 Blade thickness of .046" +1 Triangular cut out holes in steel plate TOTAL SCORE: 96.47 pts =10 Golden Arrows Price: $23/head, but LUSK10 saves 10% I also have some Broadhead Discount Codes I can share. Any commissions I receive helps me improve my channel Annihilator: LUSK10 =10% off ArcheryCoffee.com: LUSK10 = 10% off Beast Broadheads: LUSK10 =10% off Bishop Archery: LUSK10 =10% off Contact-Archery.com (formerly Method & Vector): LUSK10 =10% off Easton Bowtruk 2: LUSK25 saves $25 & Free Shipping EL&B Outdoors (Wedgehead): LUSK10 = 10% off Evolution Outdoors--Jekyll & Hyde heads: LUSK10 =10% off Exact Archery: LUSK10 =10% off Iron Will: LUSKFREESHIP = Free Shipping JBK Bowstrings (my favorite): LUSK10 =10% off (contact him @ JBKstrings.com to get special access code to order) Kayuga Broadheads: LUSK10 =10% off Kudu Broadheads: LUSK10 = 10% off Lathrop & Sons Synergy Footbeds: Lusk1000 saves $10 on any order Ozcut Broadheads: LUSK10 =10% off QAD Exodus: LUSK10 =10% off @ QAD's website REK: LUSK10 =10% off SEVR: LUSKFIVE saves $5 on any order & can be used on top of any online sales. Speed Broadheads: LUSK10 = 10% off Terra Firma: LUSK5 =5% off on any online sales Tooth of the Arrow: LUSK19 =10% off Toulou: LUSK10 =10% off TRIFECTA: LUSK10 =10% off VPA (Vantage Point Archery): LUSK10 =10% off Zeus Broadheads (Killz Products): LUSK10 = 10% off