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moval from a stump or tree by merely "unscrewing" it. Fig.24G is called a blunt which is used in hunting squirrels or

Various Arrow Heads Used for Hunting

Figure 24. Various Arrow Heads Used for Hunting

other game that may be in the trees. This point will knocksmall game out but will not stick in a tree thus saving thearcher many tough climbs. I like to use blunts on all smallgame, especially rabbits.

Fig. 24A is a modern broadhead. It will be noted that thisis a fabricated product. Two formed sides are electric weldedto a blade; this reinforces the head at points of greatest strain,especially the point. This is made from about 30 carbon steeland tempered to about the hardness of a knife blade. Theedges are ground very sharp. It weighs 135 grains.

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