Heavier Judo points

[Dave Pagel]

I am looking for some creative ways to get my glue-on judo points up to 160 or 190 grains.  I never shoot a broadheads lighter than 145 grains and most of the time I am 160 or above.  I don't have anything to melt metal, but what about shot or something similar?

D.P.

[centaur]

Dave,
I use woodie weights with judos with success.

[Terry Green]

Sorry...remove my 1st post...I see you are already talking about glue ons...

You could get some 'lead wire' used for tying flies....and wrap that in the valley behind the head and epoxy I suppose.

[Izzy]

I cut pieces of  soldering wire and weighed the amount I would need. Then I put it in the glue on point and took a torch to it. It worked great for me.

[Al Kidner]

I was only wondering the other day why they don't make heavier Judos with the movement in heavy BHs this day and age...?


ak.

[Pat B.]

I've also used Ace Hex blunts in lieu of judos..

They may not be quite as "unloseable" but it is a rare day when I lose one.. They come in weights up to 200..

[Dave Pagel]

Thanks to all for the suggestions.

Izzy, is a propane torch adequate?

D.P.

[Izzy]

Yep, exactly what I used.

[Cookus]

Melted lead shot works well too... A propane torch is all it takes.

[JimB]

Lead shot up in the ferrule works.You can tamp it tight if need be.If you need more,you can wrap copper wire around the outside.This one,with lead and adapter,is 318 grs.

[Tommy Leach]

I just did this to match stone points, bear razorheads and field points for my bear hunt. I center drilled the shaft with a 3/16" bit ~ 3"deep. I then added lead wire solder (1/8" dia) to bring the total weight to 175 grains. Filled with super glue and a 1/8" wooden dowel. Then tapered the shaft for the glue-on point. It worked great. I made 1/2 dz each of these arrows.
Tommy

[johnnyk71]

Another vote for Ace hex heads. these things are great. Fly awesome and devastating on small critters.

[oldbohntr]

Center drill the shaft and epoxy in brass welding rod.  27 grains per inch. Hard to achieve depth greater than 3" - 2.5" is better.  It works well and adds a bit of strength to the shaft right behind the head.

[DBGJR]

Woody Weights.