VPA/ARCHERY COUNTRY "HOLE PUNCH" 150 gr BROADHEAD TEST

Описание: VPA DISCOUNT CODE: LUSK10=10% OFF
Can be purchased at https://www.austinarcherycountry.com or https://vparchery.com
This is a test of the 150 gr Hole Punch broadhead by VPA & Archery Country Archery Shop in Austin, TX.
Here's the Spreadsheet of all the Broadhead Scores since 2022.
https://1drv.ms/x/c/1af79333adb54aae/...
Here's summary of my 2025 Testing Procedure & Scoring w/scores of this head posted as well.

1. Flight Forgiveness (20%, 21.76 pts)
Elite Eon Compound @ 45 yds, 15 pts: B=11/10 or 16.5 pts
Ravin LR XBow at 45 yds, 4 pts: B=11/10 or 4.4 pts
Flight Sound (rated using sound editing software), 1 pt: 8.6/10 or .86 pts
Mechs = 1 pt bonus; Hybrids = .5 pt bonus

2. Cut Size (20%, 19.32)
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. (2.78"=7.78pts)
The max cut size is compared to a standard of 2.5" as well, then that fraction is weighted to 7% of the score. (2.78”=7.78 pts)
The max cutting diameter is compared to a standard of 2.0", then that fraction is weighted to 6% of the score. (1.25"=3.75 pts)

3. Blades (20%, 19.02 pts)
Initial sharpness 9%, 267 grams=9.33/10, or 8.4 pts & Edge Retention (9%, +21 grams=9.58/10=8.62 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%, 15.60 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.(8"=8.89 pts)
Pen Test 2: Layered cardboard. # of layers penetrated is compared to a standard of 70 layers & weighted to 10% of the score. 47 layers=6.71pts

5. Durability (20%, 22.9 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)
Perfect score = +2 pts & Bonus shot thru Ravin LR into concrete, scored 1-10, weighted to 1 pt (.9pts)
Steel plate & concrete are certainly not "realistic" mediums, but they do reveal the outer limits of a head's durability.
Extra Bonus:
+.16pts thick blades (.044”)
+1 pt Triangular cut holes in steel

TOTAL SCORE: 93.76 pts =10 Golden Arrows

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