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Title: Who carries a blunt with their broadheads?
Post by: The Ole' Bowhunter on October 16, 2014, 09:03:00 AM
I've always carried at least on blunt-tipped arrow in my bow quiver while bowhunting. The reason being that oftentimes before I climb down from my treestand after legal shooting light, I like to pick something out on the ground like a leaf or tuft of grass then shoot at it.  My hope is to nail it on that one shot. I'll also take a shot at a rotten stump or log while making my way to my ground blind just to make sure my shoouting form and range estimation is on. Quite often we bowhunters get so involved in the hunt we all too often forget to practice. Of course when I take my shots I take a good look around to make sure I won't spook game. Just wondering if other bowhunters do the same.
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Post by: Archer1019 on October 16, 2014, 09:09:00 AM
Yep, I've always got one in the quiver.
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Post by: bear mike on October 16, 2014, 09:09:00 AM
I always have one never know when a small game target will show up
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Post by: kevsuperg on October 16, 2014, 09:15:00 AM
i carry a zwickey or razorhead backed with a grasshopper, the spring part of a judo.
never know when a turkey or small game might make themselves available.
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Post by: Jayrod on October 16, 2014, 09:18:00 AM
I always do good for small game and or a practice shot out of the treestand
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Post by: fnshtr on October 16, 2014, 09:25:00 AM
Yep!
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Post by: glenbo on October 16, 2014, 09:26:00 AM
4 broadheads,1 ace hex blunt.
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Post by: ARCHER2 on October 16, 2014, 09:30:00 AM
I do, usually a couple. Practice shots and in case I want to take a shot at a bushytail.
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Post by: rraming on October 16, 2014, 09:30:00 AM
I carry 4 broadheads and one Judo - I shoot the Judo all the time
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Post by: Bob B. on October 16, 2014, 09:33:00 AM
Similar to rraming, I always have 3 broad heads and one judo point for stumping along the way if the mood strikes me.

Bob.
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Post by: 3Feathers on October 16, 2014, 09:33:00 AM
4 broadheads and 1 hex-blunt is carried in my setup...............Always a stump to shoot at hunting on the ground.
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Post by: huntmaster70 on October 16, 2014, 10:50:00 AM
3 broadheads & 1 small game thumper
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Post by: Paul/KS on October 16, 2014, 11:02:00 AM
Yep, but I don't recommend that you shoot at a frozen hedgeball with one...   :rolleyes:
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Post by: nineworlds9 on October 16, 2014, 11:26:00 AM
I take either a blunt or a judo, lately I have just been taking a couple dull/pretty used up Woodsmans.  I actually thought about filing the point down real flat on em to come up with a new kinda head.
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Post by: GreyGoose on October 16, 2014, 11:27:00 AM
I do. Never know what opportunity might present itself.
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Post by: Biggamefish on October 16, 2014, 11:48:00 AM
How do you carry the blunts or Judos in your quiver.  I have lost a few arrows because the blunts are always sorter than the broadheads.
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Post by: Mike Vines on October 16, 2014, 12:08:00 PM
Always.
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Post by: JBrown on October 16, 2014, 12:23:00 PM
I always carry a judo point with me for stump shooting on the way in or a pesky squirrel during my hunt. I turn my judo point arrow upside down in my quiver and push the nock point up into the foam.
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Post by: longrifle on October 16, 2014, 12:26:00 PM
Yes Sir, always have a Judo so I can take that one shot before I leave.
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Post by: centaur on October 16, 2014, 12:27:00 PM
Don't leave home without it.
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Post by: elkken on October 16, 2014, 12:28:00 PM
Yes I always have a judo along, I need to take a few practice shots to get the old muscles warmed up, and if hunting in a tree I take a shot before getting down.
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Post by: elkken on October 16, 2014, 12:28:00 PM
oops ...
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Post by: Terry Lightle on October 16, 2014, 01:34:00 PM
Judo with me
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Post by: mark land on October 16, 2014, 01:34:00 PM
In all my years of bowhunting starting in 1977 I have always had a blunt or small game head in my quiver and routinely stump shoot and small game hunt anytime I am in the woods!
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Post by: todd smith on October 16, 2014, 02:09:00 PM
I have an old modified Delta longbow quiver. It has a 7-arrow gripper so I carry either 5 broadheads and 2 judo/blunts or 6 and 1.

Ha! I actually duct taped a shoulder strap to it last year and am still carrying it that way.     :bigsmyl:  

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Have a great season and shoot true!   :archer:
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Post by: shankspony on October 16, 2014, 02:26:00 PM
Yeah, I almost feel lost if i forget my blunt. I stump shoot as I walk to my hunting area, it frees up my body I find and gets my eye in so that when I need to, im shooting well. And of course its great  if a small game animal crops up.
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Post by: tracker12 on October 16, 2014, 02:28:00 PM
4 and one for me also.  During the rut I am know to spray the fletching on my judo with lure and shoot it when I get in the tree.
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Post by: The Ole' Bowhunter on October 16, 2014, 03:34:00 PM
Matt, I simply push the blunt tip or judo tip into the foam of my bowquiver as far as it will go...never had one loosen up or fall out yet. I know some folks push the nock end into the foam which works well too.  Let us know how you decide to carry your blunt-tipped arrow.
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Post by: Jayrod on October 16, 2014, 04:49:00 PM
I always do good for small game and or a practice shot out of the treestand
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Post by: Daserdark on October 16, 2014, 06:22:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by fnshtr:
Yep!
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How do you find the SGTs when it comes to stopping the arrow from burrying under the grass?
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Post by: kat on October 16, 2014, 06:33:00 PM
I carry a judo, and shoot my way out of the woods after a morning sit.
I use a Safari Tuff quiver with the hood on it, so I don't have a problem with it falling out.
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Post by: CRS on October 16, 2014, 08:36:00 PM
I always carry a judo, hex, rubber blunt, SGT of some type in my quiver.

Best way for me to keep shooting through the season.

I store mine with the nock in the foam.  First to make sure I don't make a mistake in the heat of the moment, and they seem to carry better that way.

They always seem to work loose if I store them point first.
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Post by: Stumpkiller on October 16, 2014, 09:36:00 PM
When deer hunting I carry two blunts (usually Ace Hex) and five broadheads.
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Post by: ozy clint on October 16, 2014, 10:11:00 PM
always. 5 broadhead arrows and one blunt arrow plus one spare broadhead that rides in a spare bh holder that is attached to the quiver hood so i can change out the blunt for a bh if needed.
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Post by: ozy clint on October 16, 2014, 10:13:00 PM
always. 5 broadhead arrows and one blunt arrow plus one spare broadhead that rides in a spare bh holder that is attached to the quiver hood so i can change out the blunt for a bh if needed.
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Post by: Mr. fingers on October 16, 2014, 10:26:00 PM
I carry 4 BH's and one blungeon point in my bow quiver. When I use my safari tuff arrow master I carry 4 BH's ans 2 bludgeons. I always shoot one out of the stand when I'm done in the morning sometimes two. And I like to stump shoot or squirrel or grouse  hunt on my way back to the truck. It's great practice especially because I have all my huntimg stuff on.
And it's fun!!!
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on October 16, 2014, 11:09:00 PM
Six broad heads and six or seven blunts. My bunny hunts often turn into a coyote hunt or the other way around.
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Post by: stevem on October 16, 2014, 11:10:00 PM
3 broadheads and one blunt or field point.  I can get in quite a few shots during the hike in or out, plus deal with any small game that needs to be harassed.
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Post by: Fattony77 on October 16, 2014, 11:28:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by tracker12:
4 and one for me also.  During the rut I am know to spray the fletching on my judo with lure and shoot it when I get in the tree.
That's a great idea! I may just hafta try that!
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Post by: Ron LaClair on October 17, 2014, 12:06:00 AM
I've been carrying a blunt of some kind along with broadheads since the early 60's. Back quiver, bow quiver and even when I used a St Charles centerback quiver. I glued a dished out cork on the bottom plate for the blunt to set in...it worked slick.

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Post by: don kauss on October 17, 2014, 01:24:00 AM
I carry two Judos, 3 BHs...I modified my bow quiver by attaching clips on the outside of the hood for the Judos...that way there's no falling/looseness, and lots of room for the BHs...
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Post by: hnt2mch on October 17, 2014, 05:38:00 AM
i tote 4 broadheds 2 judos or blunts
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Post by: The Ole' Bowhunter on October 17, 2014, 08:44:00 AM
Nice shot Ron...a few more and you are on your way to a tasty woodsmen stew.
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Post by: Cavscout9753 on October 17, 2014, 08:58:00 AM
Always carry one blunt for small game chance or just stump shots.
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Post by: ChuckC on October 17, 2014, 09:03:00 AM
always

ChuckC
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Post by: LONGSTYKES on October 17, 2014, 09:51:00 AM
Plus 1 judo point for me. Great practice and warm up.
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Post by: bulldog18 on October 17, 2014, 10:02:00 AM
Carry one blunt and one judo.
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Post by: wooddamon1 on October 17, 2014, 10:28:00 AM
Lately 3 BH and 2 Game Nabber heads in my GN bow quiver, heads pushed up to the flares.
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Post by: fisherick on October 17, 2014, 12:09:00 PM
A 4 arrow bow quiver with 3 broadheads, and a bullet point with claw backing. I also carry 1 spare 2-blade broadhead in the quiver (held with elastic band)for that arrow. Nice to have a spare, sharp broadhead handy.
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Post by: lbshooter on October 17, 2014, 12:59:00 PM
I carry a blunt with 4 braodheads in my quiver.
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Post by: stagetek on October 17, 2014, 01:08:00 PM
Four broadheads and one Judo.
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Post by: pinky on October 17, 2014, 01:25:00 PM
I have been carrying 2 hex-head blunts (145gr) with adder collars (25gr)and four broadheads (170ish gr). The climbing out of whatever drainage / hole i have found my way into goes by faster and easier when stumping my way out. Sometimes there is the occasional grouse.
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Post by: Terry Green on October 17, 2014, 02:19:00 PM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: GreyGoose on October 17, 2014, 02:25:00 PM
Sometimes I wonder if I shouldn't carry more blunts and fewer broadheads - I don't think I've ever had occasion to use more than two broadheads on the same outing.
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Post by: bowhuntingrn on October 18, 2014, 06:26:00 AM
Usually 2 - 3 broadheads and 2 small game tips of some sort. Have been using some new "adder" points from 3Rivers this year and really like them.  http://www.3riversarchery.com/The+Forge+Converta+Blunt_i4914-1_baseitem.html
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Post by: J.Williams on October 18, 2014, 08:59:00 AM
Always have a judo or 2 in the quiver.
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Post by: KAZ on October 18, 2014, 12:11:00 PM
4 Broadheads & 1 Small Game Thumper....  :archer2:
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Post by: Wabasis on October 18, 2014, 02:07:00 PM
Usually 3bh and 2 judos put the nock end of the judo arrows in the foam hood of the GN bowquiver. If using a Catquiver they make a booster pad now that installs easily and allows you to carry your shorter judo arrows with the proper tension along with you longer broad head arrows with the proper tension. Bought my booster pad through 3 Rivers Archery, it works good.  Denny
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Post by: GoBow on October 18, 2014, 02:17:00 PM
Always carry two Judo tipped arrows in my quiver.  On morning hunts, I'll shoot them both just before I climb down.  On evening hunts, I'll shoot them both right after I climb up.  I'm not about to go through all the work of hiking in and climbing into a stand without getting at least a couple of shots...  Plus it's great practice and confidence booster!
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Post by: GUYZER on October 18, 2014, 06:52:00 PM
ALWAYS HAVE ONE OR TWO!!Great warm up every morning and during the day to keep your aiming sharp!!!

MAY THE SPIRIT OF FRED BEAR GUIDE OUR ARROWS.
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Post by: jkm97 on October 19, 2014, 11:53:00 AM
3-4 broadheads and one judo for me.
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Post by: PeteA on October 19, 2014, 09:37:00 PM
4 broad heads, one judo. I usually hunt 1/2 days in the morning and take a couple shouts on the walk out.
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Post by: Penn_Recurveman on October 20, 2014, 07:00:00 PM
Yep, always carry one or two Judo's with me. I find it enjoyable stump shooting my way back to the truck after a morning's hunt.
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Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on October 21, 2014, 01:58:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Biggamefish:
How do you carry the blunts or Judos in your quiver.  I have lost a few arrows because the blunts are always sorter than the broadheads.
I glued a rubber snap in attachment on the outside of my quiver for my judo tipped arrow. But after i found out my judo tips weren't flying exactly the same as my broadheads, i went to using one of my same hunting shafts with a field tip & a grass hopper behind it that shoots exactly the same.

Not much sense practicing with a judo tip that doesn't hit the same spot your hunting shafts do...... I wonder how many guys check that out closely?

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Post by: Wiley Coyote on October 21, 2014, 06:55:00 PM
Yup!!!!!!!!!!!   :thumbsup:    :archer2:
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Post by: Pointer on October 21, 2014, 07:43:00 PM
Always a blunt in the quiver..for stumps and small critters if I get the chance
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Post by: on October 22, 2014, 07:18:00 AM
Simple answer is "everybody".
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Post by: huntnmuleys on October 22, 2014, 07:31:00 AM
judo for me.  don't leave home without it...
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Post by: twitchstick on October 22, 2014, 09:58:00 AM
Always
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Post by: The Ole' Bowhunter on October 22, 2014, 06:46:00 PM
GreyGoose, I know exactly what you mean...it seems I always have an occasion for wishing I had just one more blunt-tipped arrow with me.
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Post by: The Ole' Bowhunter on October 22, 2014, 06:50:00 PM
GoBow...that is exactly how I feel...Once out there, I just want to shoot and see my arrow hit what I am looking at.
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Post by: The Ole' Bowhunter on October 22, 2014, 06:53:00 PM
KirkII, you have a nice looking set-up there.
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Post by: Don Stokes on October 23, 2014, 10:06:00 AM
Judo. Never leave home without it.
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Post by: toddster on October 23, 2014, 10:13:00 AM
I always have a Judo point for squirrel and more importantly to stump shoot.
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Post by: Charlie Lamb on October 23, 2014, 01:12:00 PM
Never do. Smoking a blunt while carrying broadheads just ain't safe.
  :D