Here is my Big Medicine for Small Game...

[OkKeith]

For those of you looking for a good set-up for small game, here is what I have been using for a while.

 

It is a standard glue on Ace Hex head (I like the longer length of the glue-ons, and had a good number on hand anyway) with a screw-in adapter epoxied in. Then I take a "Gobbler Stopper" and put it behind it inverted.

I have used the Hex Heads for a long time but was always aggravated when they would get buried up in the grass (which seemed like every-other shot), and I can go through a dozen judos in a day (bent beyond repair and broken smooth off). What I was always looking for was something that hit and cut like the Hex, but wouldn't get lost in the grass. I think this set up does just that, and within 3 grains of my broadhead weight!

One other helpful tip: I like to keep my Hex heads somewhat sharp. With the screw-in adapters in them, you can chuck them up in a drill motor. Spin them at a medium speed and wrap a piece of 300 grit (or so) sandpaper around them to sharpen the bussiness end a little. Screw them on the end of a busted arrow (had to borrow one, I NEVER break arrows...ha ha ha) and hit them a lick with flat black paint to prevent rust. VIOLA, a near perfect small game head (IMHO).

OkKeith

[Jake Allen]

That is slick, thanks for the tip!

I like shooting the hex's.

[Bowspirit]

Very nice...may have to add some of those stoppers I've got lying around to some of my hex's...

[OkKeith]

Good hunting, guys!

Another thing I have realized is that because of their length, shooting these heads has that same FOC "feel" that the longer broadheads (Wensells, Snuffers)has.

OkKeith

[OkKeith]

TTT for JDP12 to take a look at.

OkKeith

[JDP12]

okKeith- cool seems like it would work good.

another head i have and am probably thinking of using is the G5 SGH- it seems like a good knock down head.

with your setup there though- do you have to have a busted arrow?  I don't have a lot of those laying around

[OkKeith]

No, you don't have to use a busted arrow. I just do that so I don't get paint on my fingers when I touch up the head after sharpening them. I guess you could hold them with pliers or something.

Those G5 heads are really effective. Just a little pricey for me. I shoot 150 grain broadheads and like to shoot a small game head of equal weight. I don't think the G5s are made that heavy. If they match your weight and you can afford them, I do think they are the best.

Good hunting!

OkKeith

[CheapShot]

Good idea using the gobbler stopper. You can also sharpen the Hex heads using a drill bit. Put the Hex head in a vice, then run the drill bit lightly like you are trying to drill through the head lenghtwise. Don't take much pressure to sharpen them right up.

[OkKeith]

Allen,

The drill bit idea is great, and got me to thinking. How well would a sphere shaped stone on a dremel work, using it like you recomend?

OkKeith