I have a 14" Zebrawood 64" 48@30, a 16" Cocobolo RC 64" 50@30 and a 14" Bocote 66" 50@30. You won't find a better shooting longbow. Fast, stable, shock free and deadly accurate. With my 30" draw I prefer the 64" bow with a 14" riser. With a 450gr arrow I get 200 fps +/- 2 or 3 fps @ my 30 inch draw. Draw force curve is a steady 2 pounds per inch as far back as you can pull it.

John...by the looks of your pic we are in about the same boat looks wise..so I should probably check with the wife to make sure she won't be jealous  LOL

I had occasion last week to meet up with John Havard, the "H" in A&H.  And I got to shoot a 16" riser, 64" ACS . . . first with 47# limbs and then with 53#ers.

They not only shoot faster than other bows of similar poundage, but they're smoother too.  Nothing like an ACS!

Mr. Havard, by the way, is a terrific guy.  Soft-spoken, low-key, and a wealth of knowledge.  He's an engineer by training and inclination AND a real gentleman, the kind of person you'd want to deal with.

Mark Milinovich

john
thats the funniest thing i've ever heard!!!

If anyone has one they would trade I have a ton of bows in exellent condition I would really make it worthwhile. Please! 3piece wood handle 50-55#.

I have another question....which riser length? i have always struggled with a longbow staying consistant enough to hunt with...has anyone tried the rc model?  Thanks so much for the input guys.

I just recived an RC riser last Thursday and so far im liken it very much, ive been a recurve, high wrist shooter most my life and this riser fits the bill very nicely

Those RC risers are gorgeous!

Pat B. is being modest.  He kills more animals with his A&H in a year than most will kill with their bows in a career.  This is NOT an overstatement.  It helps that he can put the arrow in the exact spot where he looks.  As far as my opinion: I have an A&H as well and really like it too.  I have some light limbs 49# at 28 and (like yourself)I shoot 30".  Very nice bow and very quiet. I have a heavier set on order that I will take to Africa in September (62#).  You can't go wrong with these bows and the guys provide good customer service as well.

John from sipsey river has a 58" ACS with the metal handle. He draws about 29" and has no problems with the shorter length. I shot it and really don't notice any difference from my 62".

Both would get a 10 from me. By far the best shooting bow I have ever shot.

One shot:  Your question might be more about riser weight than length.  One thing to keep in mind about the ACS risers is that there's a fair amount of fiberglass in them, and, since fiberglass is heavier than wood, that translates into a little more riser weight, which in turn has a lot to do with contributing to stability when you shoot the bow.  Regardless of length, ACS risers are small/slender, but still have enough weight for good stability.  I like the longbow feel and look that the shorter, 14-inch riser provides.  It's a touch choice, but either will work fine.  Good luck.

I have had several A&H bows.  I have had 14" aluminum and wood.  Now I am shooting one of their 16" RC risers.  I have big hands so the 16" has proved to be a great match.  I draw 31" so I stick with 64" limbs on the RC riser.  Great shooting bow.  My go to bow everytime.

I too have big hands so was thinking of the rc model...but I really like the look of the 14" with the multiple lines of black....tough choices they are all nice looking....thanks for all the input guys it is greatly appreciated....and thats what makes this site so great....guys willing to share their experience...t

My best scores ever on 3-D ranges have come with my 58" ACS.  Can't wait to try it out in a hunting scenario.