ACS, what do you like about it?

[DoubleLung]

I'm considering picking up one of these and want to know why those of you who shoot them really like about them.

I like the idea of being able to get the performance of a 55# bow from a 45# bow. I like the feel of a recurve grip better than a longbow and the ACS grip seems to set your hand forward. Is this correct? Any help or opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Tim

[Paul WA]

Visit the D97 thread and you might get close to 65 out of a 45#...PR

[Jim Parsell]

I have two ACS bows and love them both.  I had an itch to try some other bows and was without an ACS for about a year...  For me, the ACS is the best choice for the same reasons you gave....  Many, many other great bows out there also....  Jim

[Bjorn]

Being an older guy I went from a 58# recurve to a 49# ACS CX a couple of years ago. I love the smooth quiet handling of the bow. The riser is compact-it is a great looking and performing bow.
I bought 2 more of them; 1 for my son, and the other as a back up bow. Aside from self bows that we make, the ACS CX is the only bow we shoot.
It gives us that extra oomph on hogs, and the folks at ACS are great to deal with.

[CJC]

i like everything about them.  smooth, quiet, fast, good lookin'.  what more do you want? if you prefer a more of a recurve grip they make a 16 inch riser with a slightly higher wrist grip.  the folks there are second to none. did i mention the performance?  they are the most efficient bows out there. you will not be dissapointed.

[KBE]

Mine is absolutely silent!  I also have the 16" riser and I am very glad I made that choice.  It really makes it difficult to torque the bow with your bow hand.

[Lefty]

I agree with all the above.  Quiet, smooth and fast.  I love the grip.  Customer service is outstanding!  John and Larry are really great!  My next new bow will be a 16" riser, 64" around 47#@28".  The ACS is the best bow that I have ever owned or shot.  Good luck with your purchase!

[Pat B.]

I've had many, many custom bows over the years and the ACS bows from A&H are my "go to" bows. John and Larry are super guys to work with as well... They are fast, accurate, quiet and sit in the hand perfectly for me.  Currently I have 4 ACS,s and have had a few more that were either too light or too heavy that I sold.. Yep, I like 'em!
                   Good luck

[macster]

very quiet, excellent shooter, I have the 16" handle with the finger grooves. I have taken two 8-pointers this year hear in WV, and they never heard it coming.

[BAK]

I wouldn't own one as I do not like the riser weight or the take down, however I do have  one of OL's one piece CX's.  Now that's a longbow. Feather light, smooth, quiet, and fast.

[Bowhunter4life]

I know it has been said already, but smooth, quiet, dead in the hand at the shot, and of course the performance.  They really have it all.

I just wish they were as easy on the eyes as a tricked out Morrison Shawnee, and cost a little less than a used Bear Grizzly does...  With that being said, I've got two aluminum risered CX 3-pieces (59# and 70# @ 29"), and depending on what I'm after they are usually the bows I grab when I go shoot or head to the woods.  Great bows!

[DEAN]

These's bows are top dollar and the age old saying is you get what you pay for (all of the above) and customer service is second to no one!!!!outstanding bows and outstanding people that make these bows and stand behind a great product!!!!hats off to the bows and the people at A&H WHO MAKE THEM!!!!!!
             

[bowtough]

Just received mine last month ,and am shooting it like I've had it for years. It is everything they are saying and more. Probably the most accurate longbow I have ever shot! Wish I would have boughten one alot sooner.Somtimes it takes awhile to save the money. Pricey,but dogone well worth it! Goodhuntin,Bowtough.

[amar911]

The ACS is one of my favorite bows, but not quite my top choice. It is not a magic bow that shoots like other bows do when they are 10 pounds heavier. I'm not sure who came up with that propaganda. John and Larry are good people who are great to deal with, and the bows are excellent bows, but there are other bowyers who are also good people and other bows that perform in the same class as the ACS bows. I am not going to sell my ACS or my extra set of limbs, because I really enjoy shooting such a fine bow. However, there are other bows that shoot at about the same speed and cost considerably less, and bows that look significantly better, shoot as well and cost about the same. I shoot an ACS about as well as any bow I own, so I really have only good things to say about it. Just don't think that it defies the laws of physics that all other bows are bound by, because it doesn't. That said, I would recommend the ACS to anyone looking for an outstanding traditional bow. It is one of the few bows I have tried that I would feel comfortable having as my only bow. Nevertheless there are two or three other great bows that I would pick ahead of the ACS. Just like with anything else, you should always try before you buy to be sure it suits your preferences. The design of the bow, and especially the grip shape on the riser, is different from any other bow I own. It works well for me. If you prefer the feel of the ACS, it could likely be your favorite. It is no wonder that people in this thread prefer it above all others.

Allan

[Jerry Wald]

Everything..less poundage and same results is one. Not sure about the grip but I am getting more used to it.

I think most bows shoot well I just know the speed for a less poundage bow is nice when it's cold out.

Jer Bear

[donpatch]

I absolutely love my ACS CX.  I have had a Norm Johnson Blacktail Elite for years that has been my goto bow and it is very fast. I had read about these A&H bows and decided to take the plunge and I am still astounded by its performance!  In a head to head test, my Blacktail at 58# shoots a 400gr. gold tip arrow at 195 fps. My new ACS bow is 56# and shoots the exact same arrow at 215 fps! I was a little worried that this high performance bow was going to be finicky to shoot but that notion disappeared as soon as I started shooting it. I have had it over a month and shot it almost every day since receiving it and I am still blown away by how accurate I am with this bow. I have owned many bows over the years and nothing I have ever shot compares to this ACS!

[Michl]

The 53#/29" Blacktail Elite from a friend of mine shoots a 425grain arrow at his 29 inch draw with 208 fps.I trust in the 215fps for the ACS, but are you sure the speed of the Blacktail is right measured. What is your drawlenght?

[Crash]

I have had my ACS for 2 months and really like the bow.  It's not a magical bow, you still need to have good form and know how to shoot.  

I had to drop poundage and I am shooting 44@28, which is why I went with the ACS to get the performance.  I have killed a small buck and a hog that weighed in the 250 lb range.  Both times the arrow penetrated fully, with the arrow sticking out the off side for an exit hole.  I was shooting a 540 grain carbon with an STOS 160 grain broadhead.  I have since switched to a 600 grain Beman MFX with the same broadhead to help with penetration even more.  The performance is excellent with this setup.  The ACS has alot to offer, performance, quietness and pointability.

In reference to Allan's question about the 10 pound advantage, there is an example on A&H's website that shows the performance of an ACS exceeds the performance of a straight limbed longbow that is 10 pounds heavier.

[KPaul]

I have 2 ACS bows: 63#@29 and 54#@29.Shoot them both well.They are my hunting bows.They are light in the hand and smooth.When tuning them ,it helps to understand that the shelf is cut past center.

[Orion]

I have one now, will have another soon.  I simply have not found a better bow in 45 years of bowhunting.