Dryad ACS vs A&H ACS? --shots fired :) PICS 2nd page

[nineworlds9]

Originally posted by riverrat 2:
nineworlds9,I would suggest calling these bowyers and asking them about the construction they employ. They look a lot alike,I have owned both and prefer the A&H. Larry Hanify does quite a few things different then Mike Westvang. Ask them both. I love my A&H. It is a 1 piece,and just shoots crazy good. rat'

Yeah no time for pics today guys.  Tomorrow.  Yeah Rat Ive tried to contact Mike at Dryad to get some more info on differences in limb construction but he and the bows are moose hunting in Alaska until the 23rd.  I shot her again today briefly before work and man what a smoker.  Easily in the same league as my Habu and a Zipper I used to have.  I'm still getting used to the grip which is a little higher wrist than most longbows I shoot and its throat is very small, but man if you use good form this thing just nails where you look.  And fast too.  It is also very quiet for the type of bow it is.  I hate to say my Slammer 3pc is still a better bow for me.  Honestly my Slammer is the finest shooting bow I've ever had, and I've had some good ones.  So far the Dryad has my thumbs up but I tell you guys if you haven't had the pleasure of a Slammer you're missing out.  Pics of the Dryad tomorrow!  I promise!

[nineworlds9]

Dryad builds a winner.  Craftsmanship pretty darn close to my Habu.  Really lovely.  For as great as this thing shoots there is some real value here.  

Gorgeous bocote riser with black glass crescents.  Very precisely made.  The limbs fit the riser very positively and tightly with no play.  Superb.

[nineworlds9]

Such a nice bit of bocote.  Love Dryads satin finish.  Just a handsome bow 100%.  

[nineworlds9]

Now for some shooting pics.  

Second arrow group ever shot, from right about 22 yds, right after unpacking and stringing up/ minimal tuning and setting brace:

 

First attempt at moving back to 30 yds.  I don't practice much past 25 because of the FL scrub thickness but not bad eh:

 

Tried slightly quartering away at around 25 yds, please excuse my broken deer!

 

Moved in to 20 yds broadside, couple quick 3 shot groups just shooting casual:

 
 

This last one at 20 I said 'ok concentrate hard' LOL tried to really clear my head and focus:

 

I'm just an average Joe hoping to make meat.  Those pics are after only two fairly short sessions.  New string is still settling in. The Dryad shoots really well and very easy to be on target.  Now this applies to shooting in general, but this bow in particular, seems the more you commit to the shot the more it rewards you.  I'm impressed.  My Stewart still shoots better for me, so on the fence whether to keep this one.  If I list it someone will be getting a killer deal on a basically brand new Dryad and a bow that can hang with any other bow around.

[SAVIOUR68]

Shes a Beauty Chuck and I bet that she shoots even better.    

[SAVIOUR68]

Chuck lookin at ur pics looks like you have a 15"riser so I would assume those are xl limbs ?

[nineworlds9]

Yes XL on a 15" for a 62" bow