Field Guide / Archery Gear & Setup
Small-Game Blunt Point
Also called: blunt, judo point
A wide, flat or rubber-tipped point that stuns small game and is easier to recover than a sharp head.
- Type
- Points & Broadheads
- Common weights
- Often 100 grains or more
- Cutting edge
- None
- Legal note
- Some states set rules for small-game points
- Used for
- Small game
Safety: Blunts still hit hard. Know what is behind your target and never shoot at a sound or a shape.
What it is good for
- Rabbits, squirrels, and grouse where legal.
- Stump shooting and roving.
- Practice with a head that does not bury in dirt.
Where it falls short
- Not meant for big game.
- Limited range and power.
- Some states have rules for what points are allowed.
Tips
- Aim for a clean, close shot and know your backstop.
- Check the rules for small-game arrows.
Works well with
- Field Point: a practice alternative.
- Recurve Bow: a popular small-game bow.
Field notes
Blunts hit with the force of the arrow spread over a wide face. Some use a rubber ring, while spring-armed versions have wires that grab the game.
Related guides
Numbers here are typical, not guarantees. Have a pro shop set up and tune your bow or crossbow, follow the maker's manual, and never dry-fire a bow. Legal equipment, draw weights, crossbow seasons, and broadhead rules differ by state and area; our state resources directory links to each state's official regulations. Not sure what to buy? Try our bow and crossbow wizard.