For those of you looking for a good set-up for small game, here is what I have been using for a while.
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/OkKeith/smallgamehead-1.jpg)
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
That is slick, thanks for the tip!
I like shooting the hex's.
Very nice...may have to add some of those stoppers I've got lying around to some of my hex's...
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
TTT for JDP12 to take a look at.
OkKeith
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
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
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.
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