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Author Topic: Stumpin' Points  (Read 545 times)

Offline BigJ1632

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Stumpin' Points
« on: January 20, 2013, 08:46:00 PM »
Hello all,

I was wondering what type of points everyone uses when they are out for a day of stumpin'.  I usually use plain old field points (just because it's all I ever used growing up), but I've seen all sorts of blunts and judo points in various catalogs and whatnot.  I was just wondering how they all work and the application for the various types of points.  I shoot Beaman MFX Classic arrows, so I'm not sure how diameter will come into play.  Thanks for all the advice in advance.

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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2013, 08:50:00 PM »
Plain 'ol cylindrical blunts of the same weight as my field points and broadheads.  Far left in the image below.

When hunting I carry two ACE Hex Blunts in my quiver along with the broadheads.  Better for small game but cost more.

When I go out stumping any of my small game heads are used - though the Magnus Blunt (with the insert for a blade) and the Modoc broadhead I reserve for breathing targets.  I stump shoot with my glue-on deer broadheads with every arrow to make sure the arrows all fly properly - Stos and Magnus II or Ribtec 125W.  If a broadhead doesn't hold up to stumps I figure it won't hold up to bone.

   
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Offline Forrest Halley

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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2013, 08:58:00 PM »
I like the four sided the hammer small game heads from 3 rivers. They stop an arrow from a 100# bow really well. Don't fret about diameter especially if its a larger diameter. Had a carbon shaft slide over gravel on the head and fletchings with zero damage to the shaft. The bigger the head, the more disturbance it cause going through weeds and tall grass and the less penetration into soft ground. They are tough as nails and are especially good at cutting the heads off flowers and puff balls.
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Offline ishoot4thrills

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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2013, 09:03:00 PM »
I like Judos. I use the same arrow that you mentioned.
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Offline ddauler

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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2013, 09:12:00 PM »
Judos and plain old blunts.
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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2013, 09:13:00 PM »
Judos work great. You will have a hard time losing them, as opposed to field points.
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Offline Eric Sprick

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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2013, 09:18:00 PM »
For stumping or just plain roving in a field Judos just can't be beat IMO.  The problem with the Judo is its not very back quiver friendly. At least one Judo is always in my hunting quiver. Really like the Ace heads though, they go in and out of my back quiver very easy.

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Offline Bowtie

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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2013, 10:53:00 PM »
I do a lot of stump shooting during the winter months and Judo points work the best.  Very durable.  Once in a while, I'll lose an arrow in the snow, but usually find it when the snow melts.
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Offline daveycrockett

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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2013, 11:20:00 PM »
VPA blunts.

Offline misfire

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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2013, 07:48:00 AM »
Judos!
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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2013, 08:04:00 AM »
I prefer the Ace Hex Blunts.......and with a 1" aluminum footing it makes one tough stump'in arrow.
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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2013, 08:11:00 AM »
After loosing quite a few arrows...it was nice to shoot judos and not lose e'm anymore.

Offline Timberking

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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2013, 08:26:00 AM »
Another vote for Judos.
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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2013, 08:31:00 AM »
i wouldn't ever stump without judo heads.
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Offline J.Williams

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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2013, 08:52:00 AM »
Judos here too.

Offline Shawn Rackley

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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #15 on: January 21, 2013, 09:05:00 AM »
Ever since i switched to hammers and sgt's i havent lost an arrow. Been using same points for years now. I have had judo come apart quite a bit. So the solid hammer or sgt get my vote

Offline bornagainbowhunter

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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #16 on: January 21, 2013, 09:19:00 AM »
Judos and SGTs.
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Offline mnxs54

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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #17 on: January 21, 2013, 09:51:00 AM »
If there's a better head than a Judo for stump shooting and roving I've never sen it.

Offline RobinHood1389

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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #18 on: January 21, 2013, 09:52:00 AM »
I cut a large fender washer into a ”star” and bent the points upward. Then placed the washer behind the field point. Haven't lost an arrow yet.
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Re: Stumpin' Points
« Reply #19 on: January 21, 2013, 10:11:00 AM »
Stumpkiller, what is the head, that is second from the right in your pic, called? I use field tips or old bent greenies. I just keep putting them on arrows that survived the day, lol. Only real thing I miss about carbons is bringing back the same amount of useable arrows that I took with me.
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