A few questions about A&H bows

[Hogdgz]

Hey guys I am thinking about getting me an 3 piece a&h with the 14 inch riser and had a few questions.

First thing is - Are they as sensitive as people say, I have heard that they will easily unstring if dropped or picked up by the end of the limbs and that the limbs can twist easily, this is a concern to me because i hunt hard and tend to drop my bow from time to time.

Second -  what bow length do yall recommend, I draw from 28-29 inches and cant decide between the 62 or 64 inch limbs. My current 3 piece long bow is 62 inches with no problems and if it helps any I usually can feel some stack on 58 inch recurve. I want a smooth bow but will be hunting out of a stand alot with this bow.

thanks for the help

[fatman]

I own a 62" A&H three piece.  While the limbs are thin and narrow (and tend to flex a lot) I have never had it come unstrung when dropped (from a treestand) or when picked up by the end of the limb.  I wouldn't use it for a walking stick, but wouldn't be afraid to take it on a hunting trip anywhere...

As for your second question, I would call the guys at A&H and ask their advice.  They know best about the performance characteristics of their bows.  Personally, it is among the smoothest bows I've ever shot...

YMMV


 

[Bjorn]

I own 4 A&H bows; 3 62" and 1 64". Can't tell the difference. Like fatman says it is not a walking stick and I would not hand you any bow by the tip nor would I lean on one while crossing a stream. Mine have never come unstrung except when unstringing on purpose. If you are super hard on a bow and drop them a lot this may not be the right choice for you anyway.

[Orion]

You must be talking to different people than I.  I haven't heard anyone tell me they're sensitive or that they easily unstring themselves.  I think some people have trouble tuning them because they are high performance bows, cut well past center and need a very stiff arrow. I agree with fatman and Bjorn.  I have two 64-inchers and I draw 28 inches. They are my go to bows.  Use them out of tree stands and hunt from the ground.

[tukudu]

I just started shooting one and they are not sensitive, weak, flimsy or any other description along these lines. They are a high performance, fast shooting, very stable shooting bow that are fun too shoot. Mine will be with me in the treestand this fall and I will hunt the hell out of it. Customer service is as good as it gets. I would not hesitate at all. If you get a chance to shoot one do it.

[Oscar-eleven]

I've heard these rumors too. I've seen none of these characteristics displayed in the A & H ACS CX I own. It is simply an excellent shooting bow in all regards. I've shot a bunch of bows (owned) in 35+ years of shooting stickbows and in my opinion, I've found the bow for me.

[bucksakemmer]

I think the unstringing tale is just that a tale. I hunt with mine thats what I bought if for. It is the smoothest bow I have. It was also the easiest to tune, and will shoot a broad range of arrows.
I live southwest of Atlanta, if you would like to shoot mine let me know and we can see about hooking up.

[Hogdgz]

Thanks guys for all the info, I am planning on getting one and just was wondering on those things. I have dropped my widow out of the tree stand twice with no problem, I am very clumsy, lol. Thanks again guys, I hope to have one soon.

[Terry Green]

All the 'unstringing' stuff that you hear about was PRE A&H.  The bows John and Larry are making are NOT the same flimsy bows made before they took over.

[Hogdgz]

Thanks

[Dalgo]

Just got back from Sawmill. What a great time.  First time traveling with my ACS CX.  Wow, what a bow! Took it apart, strung and unstrung it a few times.  Bought it because I needed a 3-piece. The bow sure surpassed my expectations.  No problems with it at all.  Really enjoying it hugely.  Smooth, quiet and fast.  Everyone around me commented on how quiet it is. Can't say enough good about it. Definitely a rugged bow.  62" at 50lbs @ 28".  Pretty, too. You can't go wrong with one, Hogdgz.  Go for it.  You won't be sorry you made the committment.

[Dalgo]

Just got back from Sawmill. What a great time.  First time traveling with my ACS CX.  Wow, what a bow! Took it apart, strung and unstrung it a few times.  Bought it because I needed a 3-piece. The bow sure surpassed my expectations.  No problems with it at all.  Really enjoying it hugely.  Smooth, quiet and fast.  Everyone around me commented on how quiet it is. Can't say enough good about it. Definitely a rugged bow.  62" at 50lbs @ 28".  Pretty, too. You can't go wrong with one, Hogdgz.  Go for it.  You won't be sorry you made the committment.