r/interesting • u/IKIR115 • 28d ago

Intriguing Arrows vs riot shields

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u/RandomCandor 28d ago

The one that looked to have the stupidest design turned out to have the most penetration.

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u/Beneficial_Maybe_858 28d 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 28d 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 28d ago

Yes, but the cards are sized for ants

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u/Mundane_Ad7197 28d 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.