I have a Hawk as well as a few other excellent, highly sought-after, looong wait-list bows, and its workmanship is the best of the bunch. Also shoots incredibly well, though I agree with Bow50 that the narrow, no-torque riser takes a little getting used to. I bought mine at 39 lbs for a practice bow, but I'm going to be ordering a set of deer and elk hunting limbs soon. Peter, I think Ernie's bow was #2 in that shoot-out, and there's been considerable gnashing of teeth in this part of Montana and on piratesofarchery.com about what would happen to wait times and pricing now...
In full disclosure Ernie is a close bud, but I have the highest respect for the discipline, drive, excellence, and passion he brings to bowmaking. Pete is right about Ernie's constant tinkering and communications with other leading bowyers, hunters, and competitive shooters, and, as much as I enjoy the bow I have now, I can't wait to see what the future brings. He also works his butt off as a Montana Bowhunter's Association officer and contributes a gorgeous bow every year to the fundraiser.