A & H ACS

Jerry Wald · January 24, 2010, 09:10:00 PM

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

Gary Sorensen · January 24, 2010, 09:22:00 PM

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.

Arrowhead80 · January 24, 2010, 10:05:00 PM

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.

Orion · January 24, 2010, 10:32:00 PM

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.

beekeeper · January 25, 2010, 02:33:00 AM

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"

Shifting Shadow · January 25, 2010, 07:54:00 AM

Steve, let us know what you find out calling today. Inquiring minds want to know, smile!

Oscar-eleven · January 25, 2010, 01:21:00 PM

I'll send you a P.M., Bob.

Bonecracker · January 25, 2010, 02:54:00 PM

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!

bob galloway · January 25, 2010, 03:21:00 PM

How about some pics with skins on. Thanks Bob

JohnV · January 25, 2010, 04:07:00 PM

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.

rlc1959 · January 25, 2010, 04:18:00 PM

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

ishoot4thrills · January 25, 2010, 04:55:00 PM

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!

Jerry Wald · January 25, 2010, 05:38:00 PM

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

ishoot4thrills · January 25, 2010, 05:56:00 PM

Thanks Jerry! Now I know.

Orion · January 25, 2010, 06:21:00 PM

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.

John Havard · January 26, 2010, 01:48:00 PM

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.

Herdbull · January 26, 2010, 02:09:00 PM

John H. , I realy like your AVATAR. It says, "I'm gonna shoot that bull when he grows up!" Ha! Mike

John Havard · January 27, 2010, 09:21:00 AM

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.

raideranch · January 27, 2010, 10:42:00 AM

John

Why the departure from O.L. in the bow business?

anw0625 · February 26, 2010, 07:31:00 AM

Can you guys post more pics???