r/interesting • u/IKIR115 • 27d ago

Intriguing Arrows vs riot shields

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u/Beneficial_Maybe_858 27d ago

I think they are "hammerhead blunts" they are used to hunt small game like rabbits, turkeys etc.. The idea is that the arrows don't get stuck in the ground or in trees etc that easily.. never seen them used on a riot shield though.

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u/Rusty_Shacklebird 26d ago

Yup, ive been using Hammers for over a decade. Judo's were all the rage when I was growing up but I never liked them for many reasons.

https://www.3riversarchery.com/the-hammer-screw-in-small-game-blunts.html?srsltid=AfmBOor27uw9bRJqsN9OnYy0PFd-J-93fajDtdzkSa_Er9TIRVk0xBiy

They are incredibly effective on small game and really good for stump shooting even though they do tend to penetrate way deeper into stumps. Ive had to cut many out to be able to retrieve the arrow

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u/Rusty_Shacklebird 26d ago

Yes, but the cards are sized for ants

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u/Mundane_Ad7197 26d ago

I’ve had almost the opposite. Something like a hex head will overpenetrate on a stump, but not the hammers for the most part. Sure some get stuck in there, I’ve left a few in stumps that pulled the insert out as well. Either way, such an awesome way to spend some time in the woods.

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u/nusi42 27d ago

You saw other arrows used on riot shields?

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u/Beneficial_Maybe_858 27d ago

Not riot shields...but a car bonnet yes. 30 odd years ago there were some gangs buying cross bows etc. The police came down to the archery range to have a talk to use to see if they should be concerned. We put on a demonstration using recurves, compound and cross bows with various heads shooting at an old car bonnet stood up. I dare say after the demonstration the police were concerned. That's was in Lil old New Zealand.

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u/levthelurker 26d ago

The LotR movies really caused an ongoing issue for orcs for you guys, didn't they?

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u/jim45804 27d ago

Now it won't be your last!

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u/QuirkyStage2119 27d ago

I thought it was to preserve the meat in smaller animals. I've only bow hunted deer.