Who Knows A&H ACS by Morrison Archery Bows?

[2fletch]

A while back someone brought in a bow to trade. It was a bow that says "A&H ACS Custom built by Morrison Archery". I had not seen one before so was hoping someone could shed some light. I don't believe that there were many of them made so it's probably a pretty rare bow.

It's a great looking 58" longbow. It's a quiet, fast bow and shoots well. However the poundage is more than what an old man needs to shoot at 57# @ 28" I wonder if any were made in a lighter poundage.

[Doc Nock]

Bob made the ACS design under agreement for OL Adcock for a period of time.

He used to set up booths at B'more and someone in our group bought one...

It was a standard "custom" deal so what you find is what's been made.

[2fletch]

This is a photo of the riser.

[2 Barrels]

I think he built these bow'S about 03 or 04.If i'm not mistaken.They had a odd looking grind? on the belly.One of the local guy's had one i shot a few times.I remember it was faster than heck.

[Lost Arra]

My Morrison ACS is 55#@28"   60".





I think Killdeer has one with similar specs.

[slayer1]

I used to own this bow. Man it is a shooter! Its one of the fastest bows I ever shot. I am not sure on this but I think there were only a few of these ever produced.

[buckracks7]

I owned one. It was a little touchy to set up, but shot well after.

[Dawn Patrol]

My Bride shoots one;48@ 28 and it is faster than my 60 lb bows.

[John Havard]

I contracted Bob to build a few bows for us several years ago.  I don't remember how many he did actually build but it wasn't very many.  Maybe 10 or 12?  

Bob has always been and is still a good friend.  That's why I asked him to help with production.   Ultimately we both decided it would be best to handle production differently.  That's about the time that the new (and current) A&H was formed in Michigan.

Bob does beautiful work and the bow in question is certainly rare and a good one.

[2fletch]

John, Bob also said that it was about 12 of these bows that were made. I sent it back to him because one of the limb tips looked a little damaged. He replaced both limb tips and refinished it. Now it's like new again.

I got the bow from Scott (Slayer 1) and someone else sent a pm with the serial number. I suppose he was the original purchaser so I'll contact him for any info he can provide. I love tracking down a bow's history.

[buckracks7]

I believe the limbs are double carbon over bamboo, and it was made in 2004.
 

[Killdeer]

I have Bob's bow, 60", 51# @ 26". The riser is macassar ebony, and I had Bob put some canebrake skins on the back. It is a screamer. Wish I could talk CG out of hers!

Killdeer

[Dawn Patrol]

LOL! Good luck with that Killey.

[Killdeer]

I'm thinking Charleton Heston and "cold dead fingers" here.

Killdeer   :rolleyes:

[2fletch]

Dawn Patrol, is that a definite, or are you just guessing?

Hi Killdeer, that's a nice looking bow that you have also. You probably have that Charleston Heston and the "cold dead fingers" feeling also, regarading that nice bow of yours.

[Dawn Patrol]

Killey, I think you are right !

2fletch,I don't understand your question ?

[2fletch]

Dawn Patrol, when Killdeer said "Wish I could talk CG out of hers!", and you said something like "Lol, good luck with that", I then said "is that a definite, or are you just guessing?" What I meant was are you sure that CG wouldn't trade or sell her bow? I'd love to find a 48# bow of the same type.

[Dawn Patrol]

oK ,I get it but she will not sell it,she shoots it to good.

[Killdeer]

Thanks a lot, Don.   :mad:  

See you soon!    
Killdeer

[WRV]

I've shot this bow guys and she she is definitely a shooter. The arrows leave vapor trails behind them on the way to the target. Looks good too. If she were about 5 pounds lighter in draw weight, she would be residing at my house.......Randy