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Title: Heavier Judo points
Post by: Dave Pagel on September 16, 2013, 04:25:00 PM

I am looking for some creative ways to get my glue-on judo points up to 160 or 190 grains.  I never shoot a broadheads lighter than 145 grains and most of the time I am 160 or above.  I don't have anything to melt metal, but what about shot or something similar?

D.P.

Title: Re: Heavier Judo points
Post by: centaur on September 16, 2013, 04:30:00 PM

Dave,
I use woodie weights with judos with success.

Title: Re: Heavier Judo points
Post by: Terry Green on September 16, 2013, 04:33:00 PM

Sorry...remove my 1st post...I see you are already talking about glue ons...

You could get some 'lead wire' used for tying flies....and wrap that in the valley behind the head and epoxy I suppose.

Title: Re: Heavier Judo points
Post by: Izzy on September 16, 2013, 05:18:00 PM

I cut pieces of  soldering wire and weighed the amount I would need. Then I put it in the glue on point and took a torch to it. It worked great for me.

Title: Re: Heavier Judo points
Post by: Al Kidner on September 16, 2013, 05:22:00 PM

I was only wondering the other day why they don't make heavier Judos with the movement in heavy BHs this day and age...?


ak.

Title: Re: Heavier Judo points
Post by: Pat B. on September 16, 2013, 05:31:00 PM

I've also used Ace Hex blunts in lieu of judos..

They may not be quite as "unloseable" but it is a rare day when I lose one.. They come in weights up to 200..

Title: Re: Heavier Judo points
Post by: Dave Pagel on September 16, 2013, 05:36:00 PM

Thanks to all for the suggestions.

Izzy, is a propane torch adequate?

D.P.

Title: Re: Heavier Judo points
Post by: Izzy on September 16, 2013, 05:43:00 PM

Yep, exactly what I used.

Title: Re: Heavier Judo points
Post by: Cookus on September 16, 2013, 05:44:00 PM

Melted lead shot works well too... A propane torch is all it takes.

Title: Re: Heavier Judo points
Post by: JimB on September 16, 2013, 05:53:00 PM

Lead shot up in the ferrule works.You can tamp it tight if need be.If you need more,you can wrap copper wire around the outside.This one,with lead and adapter,is 318 grs.
  (http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/jbrandenburg/Tuffhead043.jpg) (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/jbrandenburg/media/Tuffhead043.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Heavier Judo points
Post by: Tommy Leach on September 16, 2013, 09:26:00 PM

I just did this to match stone points, bear razorheads and field points for my bear hunt. I center drilled the shaft with a 3/16" bit ~ 3"deep. I then added lead wire solder (1/8" dia) to bring the total weight to 175 grains. Filled with super glue and a 1/8" wooden dowel. Then tapered the shaft for the glue-on point. It worked great. I made 1/2 dz each of these arrows.
Tommy

Title: Re: Heavier Judo points
Post by: johnnyk71 on September 17, 2013, 11:14:00 AM

Another vote for Ace hex heads. these things are great. Fly awesome and devastating on small critters.

Title: Re: Heavier Judo points
Post by: oldbohntr on September 17, 2013, 02:47:00 PM

Center drill the shaft and epoxy in brass welding rod.  27 grains per inch. Hard to achieve depth greater than 3" - 2.5" is better.  It works well and adds a bit of strength to the shaft right behind the head.

Title: Re: Heavier Judo points
Post by: DBGJR on September 17, 2013, 11:06:00 PM

Woody Weights.