I had the opportunity to shoot an A & H ACS last weekend at a 3D Shoot. I was very impressed with the bow. It seemed to have a certain feel to it which I really can't explain other than, WOW. I'd like to hear about some first hand experience with this bow, good or bad. I did use the search function, just looking for a little more info. Thanks.
Steve, I've owned pretty much all or the big name bows out there. The ACS is one of two that I felt were the "best of the best" for me.
Everyone is different, but these bows are awesome!!
Been my fav bow for the past several years
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Great bows and top notch customer service.
Thanks for responding.
How is it for hand shock. The reason I ask is I have arthritis bad, and some bows bother me more then others.
I did shoot a BW lb a couple years ago and it only had a very slight thump, and did not bother me. How would the ACS compare to the BW lb for hand shock.
Thank you for any input.
Whittler.... I have arthritis in my left thumb which is my bow hand and I can shoot my ACS all day with no issues at all in my thumb. I find it softer than my BW PLV but the BW is not bad at all just different. The ACS is a very smooth shooter and as Allen says holds it's own with the best of them and I also have shot many brands of quality bows.
What everybody else has said. :thumbsup:
Handshock is not a problem with these bows.
Sooooo Quietttt! :D
How do you like the difference in risers.
At one time I was convinced that there was no such thing as a longbow with no handshock. I shot dozens of the top brands and could'nt bring myself to spend $ on any. Then on a whim I went up to see Larry Hanify at his shop in Michigan. After one shot I was sold! Sounds cliche' but true. Everyone who has shot my ACS has agreed how smooth, fast, and quiet it is. :thumbsup:
I draw 30" and I've had the 62", 64" and 66" limbs. My personal preference for all around shooting is the 64" on a 14" riser. Limb lengths are measured with a 14" riser, add 2" to the overall length of the bow for a 16" riser. A 16" riser with 62" limbs will make a 64" bow. They are fast, quiet and are cut 3/16 past center so they are very easy to tune with a broad range of arrow spines. Had and sold a 16" RC riser, at least with myself I had to grip it hard to shoot it well and it just wasn't for me. Here's a pic of the Standard grip, a "JK" low wrist grip and the grip on a 64" one piece. Fast stable shooting bows.
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I'm going to call A&H tomorrow and talk to them. The bow I shot had a unique "feel" to it. I've been shooting sticks since the '70's and have had a bunch of custom bows but for some reason, this one feels special to me. Thanks again.
You wont regret getting one of these bows, I know I dont.
I got mine two years ago and couldn't be happier. It is the one that I compare all others too. There is no doubt that just about any bow of the same draw weight will be slower with the same arrows. A friend of mine has 59# at 27" hybrid that shoots 9 fps slower than my 52# at 27" ACS. His arrows over a chrono with several different shooters. You know how it is every one has to try. That is a big part of the fun, seeing peoples reactions. I still shoot and buy other bows but I always find time to shoot my ACS.
I've been shooting the A&H bows since they first became available... At that point they became my go to bow.. They are fast, quiet and to me, shock free. I've been shooting the aluminum risers and love the extra weight in my hand. I've tried many of the high end bows over the last 30+ years and these are as good as it
gets, IMO. Not only that, the guys at A&H are super nice and great to deal with..
Good luck on your journey !
Yep, I agree with everyone else. I've had the 14" riser in aluminum and wood. Now have 2 16" RC risers. Smoother, faster, and quiter than any of the other bows I have shot. Only problem now is I got my wife into shooting trad and she has stole one of my ACS CX's that is 46# @ 28". She only draws 25" and I was surprised when I measured this bow at her draw length it was pulling 41#. Now that is smooth. I'm sure you will like it if you decide to buy one. Plus the guys at A&H are top notch when it comes to service.
Love mine. If I ever decide to sell, two of my buddies already called "dibbs."
I like my ACS CX too. Very nice bow. It is not my absolute favorite bow, but it is still very high on my list, and for many people it is their favorite. I don't think you could go wrong with one. With the experience you described, you really ought to buy one, because it sounds a little like love at first draw. When that happens, you need to pull out your wallet and make the purchase.
As to hand shock, I never noticed any with the ACS CX. But most of my high end bows don't have noticeable hand shock.
John and Larry are very good guys, for sure.
Allan
Check this thread out
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=083772
They are making a all NEW shorter version - I love the feel of the ACS - just need to settle on a riser grip.
Jer bear
Previously I was a recurve shooter, but about a year and a half ago I got an ACS CX and just love it. Mine is 66" 60#@31.5" with a 14" riser. It is extremely smooth, fast, and quiet. This is now my go to bow.
I had mine for two weeks and finished third in the Traditional World Championship so i won't be letting go of it any time soon.It is plenty fast and sweet to shoot.
Yep. What others have said. I've had a couple for several years. I don't think there's a better bow out there. They're solid, stable, smooth and fast, and not too hard to look at. Can't ask for more than that.
They are not for every one, i just can't get used to mine. i
pick up my other Bow and i can drive Tacks. so my ACS will be for sale.62" AMO 44# @ 28"
Steve, let us know what you find out calling today. Inquiring minds want to know, smile!
I'll send you a P.M., Bob.
I love my A & H ACS longbow. I picked it up lightly used and will not be getting rid of that bow! It has the 14" riser with limbs that make a 64" bow. The bow is labeled 53lbs @ 28" and I draw around 29" so it smokes my AD Trad arrows! I am looking for another bow in a lighter weight range! They are fine hybrid long bows!
How about some pics with skins on. Thanks Bob
Before purchasing my ACS takedown, I was shooting another bow that is considered at or near the top by most. I thought the bow was smooth with no handshock until I shot the ACS. The ACS was noticeably smoother and less hand shock. The ACS aluminum riser will have less hand shock than the wood riser and is quieter as well.
I had borrowed a Friends ACS and loved it. It was not for sale so I bought a 66" off the classifieds one of (Yellow Dogs) and it shoots great. So Smooth & quite. I was concerned about the length for hunting so I bought another off the Trad Gang classifieds last week 62". Have not recieved it yet. I will let you know once it comes in. Take Care , Randy
I really like the looks of the A&H ACS takedowns. I would love to have one in osage(limbs and riser).
I have a rather ignorant question. What does the "A" stand for and what does the "H" stand for in "A&H"? Also, what do the letters "ACS" stand for?
Just something I've always wondered!
Go to their site- it explains everything there, but.
The ACS stands for "Adcock Cross Section", and is the term that O. L. has applied to his extraordinary bow limb design. The CX stands for "Carbon Extreme", because the limbs utilize carbon fiber facing and backing. It is, however, neither the facing and backing material nor the limb's core materials which, in large measure, sets the ACS CX's performance apart from other bows. It is the limb's design; the Adcock Cross Section.
A&H - i believe was for OL Adcock and Larry Hanify co-owners (could be wrong)
just click on their link up above
jer Bear
Thanks Jerry! Now I know. :wavey: :) :thumbsup:
Could be wrong, but I think A&H stands for Adcock (O.L.), who developed the ACS limb, and Harvard (John), who patented the design.
A&H originally stood for Adcock and Havard. After I reincorporated the company in Michigan and took Larry Hanify as my new partner we decided to keep the old name rather than re-name it. O.L. now owns his own bow business and Larry and I own A&H.
John H. , I realy like your AVATAR. It says, "I'm gonna shoot that bull when he grows up!" Ha! Mike
Yep Mike, he was probably legal, but just barely. We were waaaayyy too far back away from our camp to consider taking a barely-legal bull. I called him in and he wouldn't leave. Had him at about 8-10 yards. That photo was taken with a wide-angle lens. We named him "Charlie" since he wouldn't leave us.
John
Why the departure from O.L. in the bow business?
Can you guys post more pics???
I was in the market for 1 good longbow just to say I had one and I found it with this bow. 66" 47@28. There are 55 pound recurves out there that this bow puts to shame. No had shock and light for carrying through the woods or around the 3d course. Most of all this bow has the best looking lines of any bow I have seen. Like a beautiful woman... something to stare at.
My fav hunting tools
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A few of my ACS's in my new floor stand by craftwoodracks. The RC is my fav. Looking forward to the new design in a few months as well. Haven't found a better, smoother shooting bow, period. All my others are for sale......except for the mint 56 Kodiak.
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Zmonster: is the RC on the top row in the first photo?
Yup. Top bow. The one I grab most.
I have owned a lot of bows and the ACS has been the best I've shot. I hunted with mine for two days and shot a doe and a nine point and then sold it. I still regret that move. Price is the only drawback.
QuoteOriginally posted by jon boy:
I have owned a lot of bows and the ACS has been the best I've shot. I hunted with mine for two days and shot a doe and a nine point and then sold it. I still regret that move. Price is the only drawback.
:bigsmyl:
Own two of them, just ordered a set of limbs with dirty bamboo core. There bows are the harley-davidson of longbows.
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Here's one with rattlesnake skin. There are many good bows out there, but I really like my ACS - the only bow I've used for three years.
have one ordered.dang i cant wait!great guys to deal with.
This thread is killing me!!!!!
All I know is that I shot an arrow and a good friend shot an arrow at my arrow and dang if it didn't pass my arrow!!!!! The arrows landed in close to the same spot. I could not believe it.
I can't get it out of my head.
I didn't mention that his bow was 5 or 6 pounds in draw weight less then mine. I think the cast is faster. he said the limbs at thinner then mine, made of a different material and just plain faster. I know his arrow weight is close to mine.
Now, I want one.
Go figure – Now I have "Bow Envy!"
Martin
WOW! Is a good way to describe the feeling when you shoot one. At least it was for me! Of course John and the gang at A&H are also top notch to deal with!!
Oh yea-A buddy of mine bought his 2nd ACS and offered to sell me his 1st..I jumped on it in a second!! Love that bow! Only problem now is I have no reason to buy another bow....And my buddy likes ACS so much he bought another in a lighter weight for 3-D.
horehairhunter - Yeah I had that problem, but the guys at A&H keep coming up with slightly different bows all the time so I just keep buying those.
I have genuinely lost count on how many I have owned, mainly because I have had so many combinations of risers and limbs. I think the only things they do that I haven't owned are the Carbon and Aluminum risers.
My current go to bow is the newer 12" riser version.
BUY ONE!! You won't regret it!!
i traded a morrison 13" ilfalum riser and dryad longbow limbs to biglegmike on here for a 64" acs 47@28 alum. riser then i spoke to A&H and decide to change the grip to copy of the JK grip now it needs to be painted. I think this bow is WWWOOOOOW fun to shot. all that happened after the 3D shot at solon springs and i saw "JK"s bow and saw how nice they are the pictures even the good pictures dont do them justice then shot one and its all over
I got my A&H in January.This is my first non-recurve in ten years.Strung this bow up, went outside in the cold like a kid at christmas time.The first six arrows I shot, were touching.Sold one of my favorite ASSENHEIMERS.This bow is just as smooth and quiet as they are!The best part is they had what I wanted in stock,ordered on FRIDAY,had bow on thursday!My buddies love this bow also.Play With Brace HEIGHT.
Best of the best !
I've hunted with these bow exclusively for the last 3 years. These bows have taken in the neighborhood of 15 animals a year for me, I love 'em.
Adam and I have other bows
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but they stay on the rack!
Great design, wonderful craftsmanship, top performance.
QuoteOriginally posted by Bjorn:
Adam and I have other bows
but they stay on the rack!
Bjorn,
Yep, same here with me and Jean-Pierre.
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God Bless, Pierre
And of course we use SBD bowstrings too. Thanks Pierre.
Bjorn,
Ain't that something...us too. :laughing:
God Bless, Pierre and Jean-Pierre