I shoot aluminum so I need a screw in, 125grn. I recently got laid off from my job so I have extra time on my hands. Thought I would take advantage and get in the woods. Any suggestions? Thank's, Jason

That depends on what small game you're pursuing. Up to squirrels and rabbits, Hex Heads are hard to beat. For larger animals, I'd suggest broadheads.

I use same G-5 small game heads I use with my compounds. But I screw them into a 25 gr booster.

I'll second the hex heads suggestion. The Ace Bunny Busters are excellent.

QuoteOriginally posted by Jason R. Wesbrock:
That depends on what small game you're pursuing. Up to squirrels and rabbits, Hex Heads are hard to beat. For larger animals, I'd suggest broadheads.

I agree with Jason on this one!

Squirrels and rabbits mainly but there will be coons, possums, etc... might want to make me a cap! HA! Jason

Mate , these SGB's (small game blunts) from Outback are what i have been using for the last 12 months, they are nice and quiet unlike some others and are easily repairable if you mangle the pins.

http://users.ncable.net.au/~woody/Tech%20Specs.html

Cheers

Jason, first Hi, and sorry to hear about the job loss, brother!

Take some 125 gr. field pts. or blunts and cut with hacksaw down the middle, best you can do to eyeball and use some scrap banding or heck even an ole hacksaw blade. Cut some triangle pieces and epoxy or superglue , in the slots. Then take a file to the leading edge!

As for the coons and possums, broadheads are the better choice!

This time of year, early in the morning, I love to look for the coons on the ground! It's the breeding period, and you can catch them heading back to the dens, or more.

Also for you Hoosiers, rabbit season was extended to the 15th of Feb. I'm not sure why, in my part of the state, they are pretty much non existent, do to Hawks,yotes, feral cats and loss of habitat.

I usually shoot judos but them squirrels are hard to kill with a judo. Wasnt there a sponser on here that started making small game heads? I don't remember where I seen them but they looked purdy wicked! Jason

Yes, the Red Feather Archery Talon, wicked head, can't wait to hit a rabbit with one!

Steve, loseing my job was kinda unexpected but I was getting sick of working there anyway HA! I still have your number! We need to get together somtime and fling some arras. If I don't see you before Cloverdale well get together there!! Jason

Thank's for the info Joe! Jason

I've shot judos, but the get stuck in trees easily.  

Hex heads are great, but they don't do well for me on squirrels unless I smoke them in the head.  I've had them mash, but not penetrate squirrels a couple times out of my 60lbs bows. (ya ya make a head shot I know lol)

The plain old steel blunts from 3Rivers work pretty good for me and for some reason I've had them penetrate squirrels and chipmunks and take them down pretty well that way as the arrow always stays in them.

Another head I'm really liking is the Talon by Red Feather Archery.  It shoots very well even at compound speeds, the concave tip helps it stay above junk most times, and the edges you can keep sharp like a broadhead so it works well in many facets.

I've shot the G5 SGH, but have broken them.  However, they are sharp and mangle well.

I haven't tried the Muzzy SG-X yet, but I will!

VPA's new SGTs (Small Game Thumpers)are wicked.  This guy was DOA.

I've used Judo's, Hex blunts, and about everything else there is out there. But lately, because it's what I had that was the same weight as my bh's.....I've been using just a plain old blunt...They've done pretty well for me this fall/winter so far.....

 

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I have some of the new RFA Talon's here that I hope to put to the test soon...they look wicked!

...for wood shafts Use cheap 38 special brass !

Hi Jason,

I do not want to highjack your thread.

Just thought you might be interested.

If you click on the link below, it will show you my favorite homemade small game arrows.

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=083535;p=1

I am working on a video right now that will show you how I make them.
Should be ready by next week.

Daniel

I like the 3rivers archery Hammer.  REALLY knocks rabbits for a loop!

I was hoping someone would talk about the Hammer.I have been meaning to order some.They look good and come in a wide range of weights.I needed something fairly heavy and these would get me there.Thanks Mike.I'll get them ordered.

Covey, I'd like to invite you to give our Talons a try.  We've got 125 grain screw in points available.  They are tough, designed to be sharpenable like a broadhead and pack a punch with the concave blunt tip.  They can knock the stuffing out of squirrels and rabbits, but carry enough blade on them to be more than effective on raccoons, nutria and possums.  You can find them at our website  www.redfeatherarcheryonline.com




Stan