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Title: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: NDTerminator on January 18, 2010, 09:13:00 AM
Was working on arrows this weekend and one setup tuned nicely with a 145 grain point, which brings us to my bellyache.  Judo Points are made
in 100 & 125 screw ons and 135 glue ons.  To get a matching stumping arrow I had to take a 135 grain glue on, glue it on a broadhead adapter, then grind off the tip until I got a 145 grain head.  At that, it was so long, it didn't fly as closely to the field points and BHs as I would like.

Considering how many of us shoot 140+ points and use arrows with screw in inserts, why isn't some enterprising Trad gear business-dude not building a heavier grass grabber stumping/small game point?
Title: Re: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: saumensch on January 18, 2010, 09:16:00 AM
been there, never had the motivation to do all the work you made yourself, thought the same! nowadays i jsut change insert weight so that i can use 125gr. tips all over
Title: Re: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: bornagainbowhunter on January 18, 2010, 09:18:00 AM
For that very reason, my stumpin' arrows are carbon.  I use brass inserts to be able to get my 195grs up front even with a Judo
Title: Re: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: maineac on January 18, 2010, 09:20:00 AM
I shoot 125 gr. glue on bhs and just glued the same adapter into the 135.  Didn't notice enough of a difference in arrow flight to worry about.  ou must be a much better shot than I am.      :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: Bowmania on January 18, 2010, 09:59:00 AM
Years ago I took it off from the other end.  I don't think you said what kind of arrows your shooting.  If they are carbon get the PDP Adjustable Weight System from 3 Rivers.  You can add weight in increments of 5 10 and 30 grs.

Bowmania
Title: Re: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: NDTerminator on January 18, 2010, 10:09:00 AM
There are a number of ways to get more weight up front, I'm asking the guys who make stuff to give us an easy screw in solution starting at 140-145 grains...
Title: Re: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: StanM on January 18, 2010, 10:10:00 AM
Terminator, I'm working on it   :)  I've got the screw-ins in 125 grains and just got this proto-type glue-on that was 200 grains.  I've got an idea for the glue-ons that should allow us to offer them in three different weights very simply.  Should have something else to post in a week or so.  Hopefully, we'll have something that works for you.

Glue-on prototype

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/missstanna/Small%20Game%20Broadhead/Glue-On.jpg)

Stan
Title: Re: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: Kenneth on January 18, 2010, 11:56:00 AM
I like the looks of those heads Stan.  Are you planning to offer the screw-in head in different weights also?
Title: Re: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: xtrema312 on January 18, 2010, 12:48:00 PM
They are not a judo, but I find the hammer heads to work well and you can get a lot more weights.  I use the 145's and they work great.  

Another option is a standard 125 gr blunt or field point with a 20 gr. Zwickey Scorpio.
Title: Re: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: JimB on January 18, 2010, 12:59:00 PM
The 135 glue on Judos are actually 145.
Title: Re: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: Old York on January 18, 2010, 01:16:00 PM
Stan, somebody had one of those at the
2nd Annual Rabbit Hunt, NICE looking head!

Alternative - glue-on broadhead adapter, with
8-32 screw & sharpened wing nut.
Title: Re: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: Arwin on January 18, 2010, 01:22:00 PM
I would like to see the Judos made heavier and a bit stronger too. I always seem to split the sides on them stump shooting.
Title: Re: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: cacciatore on January 18, 2010, 01:24:00 PM
Yes there are many alternatives and with the weight insert system you can have whatever you need.
Title: Re: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: StanM on January 18, 2010, 03:26:00 PM
Kenneth, it will probably be a while before we get a different screw-in weight.  Right now working on getting a glue-on in the product line.  I'm hoping that people that need a heavier screw-in will be able to use the glue-ons and an adapter.

Old York, thanks!  Hoping someone will run one through a rabbit soon and post some feedback.
Title: Re: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: Gerry on January 18, 2010, 04:51:00 PM
GLue on judos to an insert - no big deal IMHO.
Title: Re: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: Jerry Wald on January 18, 2010, 05:09:00 PM
I have never gotten judos to fly the same anyway cause of the drag (they seem to wobble and hit lower....BH fly through the air clean so I always seem to hit differently with the judo's.

They say 5 grain won't make too much difference and I think they are right accept when it come to the judos and the drag..oops think I reapeated myself

jer bear
Title: Re: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: NDTerminator on January 18, 2010, 06:46:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by JimB:
The 135 glue on Judos are actually 145.
Both in the pack were 135 on the nose on my digital scale...
Title: Re: Heavier Judo Points...
Post by: mcgroundstalker on January 18, 2010, 07:01:00 PM
Was thinking the same thing myself. I'd love a 175gr judo point. Till then I'll have to stump shoot with the Axe Hex Heads. They work Great! Only thing is I can't use those for The Muzzy Shoot in August. Gotta be Judos Only for safety reasons.

... mike ...