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Author Topic: Preferred Head For Small Game  (Read 1046 times)

Offline OkKeith

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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #20 on: August 17, 2008, 01:02:00 PM »
I have started using a bullet-headed field point of the same weight as my broadheads, with a washer do-dad called a "gobbler stopper" behind it. Works great on rabbits and other smaller game like tree rats.

We try and shoot a few ducks every year. We put the gobler stoppers behind a broadhead. It does good.

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Offline woodslinger

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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #21 on: August 17, 2008, 02:37:00 PM »
In my opinion a broadhead is the only way to go. I usualy have more than enough beaters or old heads lying around. Some of my favorite are the Bodkins already mentioned.
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Offline bailebr3

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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #22 on: August 17, 2008, 03:40:00 PM »
G5 small game head.....has done really well for me...the center portion delivers a blunt trauma force while the 3 " claws" do alot of rippin'. i also just got some Muzzy SG-X's, look good but not for squirrels in trees.
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Offline Ian johnson

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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #24 on: August 17, 2008, 05:00:00 PM »
the g5s look good, but man thats expensive!, 20.00 for three!
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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #25 on: August 17, 2008, 06:00:00 PM »
Hey Terry I have a WW I could spare to convert into that but my question is will they bury into they ground if you miss making them hard to find?
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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #26 on: August 17, 2008, 06:34:00 PM »
yeah 20 bucks is steep but i got a deal on them at an archery shop closing....9 bucks for the 3 pak. once i run out ill be using the hex heads again:)
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Offline Jason R. Wesbrock

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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #27 on: August 17, 2008, 08:11:00 PM »
As far as commercially made small game heads, I'll take Ace Hex Heads, hands down. But for home made heads, I like a bullet casing with a blade.

Offline B4NZ41

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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #28 on: August 17, 2008, 09:05:00 PM »
Ace Hex.

Offline Deff

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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #29 on: August 17, 2008, 11:09:00 PM »
For gophers or just plane roving -- I've switched to using Condors ("Same features of of standard judo point but with 2" spring arms").  Tired of losing those expensive carbon shafts in the weeds.
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Offline LA Trapper

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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #30 on: August 17, 2008, 11:57:00 PM »
Hex head works for me.

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Offline CO_Bowhunter

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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #31 on: August 18, 2008, 12:03:00 AM »
I second the post about using a fender washer behind a field point. I've shot many a grouse out of trees and the blunt force of that combo just about stops all vital signs immediately. Plus, you can pull back to full draw without worrying about pass throughs.

I like to bend the washer forward. I keep a few aluminum arrows around just for this purpose.

Offline Biggie Hoffman

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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #32 on: August 18, 2008, 08:11:00 AM »
I just ordered some muzzy sg-x's. They're kinda like a judo but have the hard tip they use for most of their broadheads.
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Offline bailebr3

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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #33 on: August 18, 2008, 10:55:00 AM »
just shot my first blackbird at my grandfathers yesterday using one of my new SG-X's. man! what some damage. caught him eating at hte base of the bird feeder:)
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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #34 on: August 18, 2008, 11:04:00 AM »
I have a hunting buddy who uses a field point with a bottle cap behind it (concave forward). He says twist-offs work the best (no rebending). He uses mostly Blue Moon, with a Warstiner thrown in for really difficult shots.

Drill a hole in the center and put it on like a washer.

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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #35 on: August 18, 2008, 11:25:00 AM »
I'll stick with the Del Ma MA3s. Cheap, cheerful & will put the hurting on anything with a face. Keep 'em sharp & you needn't switch heads if you happen accross a piggy or deer!  :D
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Offline barebow

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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #36 on: August 18, 2008, 11:42:00 AM »
I like the PDP Game Nabber. It has a small point on a blunt tip with flared serrated edges at the rear that keep the arrow from pulling out. (See the following link)
 
 http://www.abbeyarchery.com.au/p/PDGN125CP/PDP+Game+Nabber+small+game+point+125gr+6+pack.html
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Offline MJB

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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #37 on: August 18, 2008, 12:31:00 PM »
Lot's of excellent choices. THANKS !!
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Re: Preferred Head For Small Game
« Reply #38 on: August 18, 2008, 12:48:00 PM »
My current favorite is the SGH from G5. Also a good stump shooter that doesn't get lost. However, it seems like they have stopped making them--they were a bit pricey at about $7 each. Devastating head.

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