A&H ACS Bows

[MIBIGHNTR]

Please share your thoughts and experiences with A&H ACS bows. Trying to talk myself out of buying one.
Thank You

[rastaman]

You might as well go ahead and get one.  I seriously doubt you will get talked out of buying one from the people that own one or have owned one (or 2, or 3!).  Have fun with your purchase!  

[ghall80]

Absolutely love mine best longbow I have ever owed for performance. They are the  Ferrari of Longbow's just super fast and setup is a breeze  quiet as all heck and just an absolute pleasure to shoot  

I did find that most of them like a stiffer arrow  due to its cut past center set up.

All I can say is get one  if you don't like it you won't have any problems selling it just contact me first  lol

[mec lineman]

I have a serious recommendation,try to find a used one in your specs.you will save a pile of money if you find that this bow is not you. I had a 62" 3pc. Nice bow, but for me touchy on the release. I think it is a great design,cut way past center. The centaur performed better for me in every category. Hind sight I wish I would've bought a one pc. This is just my opinion.

[A.S.]

I'm with Gary on this one!  I have owned just about every big name bow on the market.  The ACS is one of the top two that I have owned, and mine is not going anywhere!

The performance is awesome, it is very quiet, and most of all it is very stable and forgiving.

[Nook]

I'm like Allen.  Had just about every top dollar bow on the market.  Got my hands on a ACS last year.  Love it.  It's a keeper.  Took four deer with it last season.  Fast and quiet.  I'll put in a shameless plug in for Allens' Ten Ring Strings: Put a Fury 18 strand on it.  Sweet....    

[BAK]

Yup, with Lineman.  I prefer the Centaur.

[riverrat 2]

MIBIGHNRT just in case you didn't know...Larry Hanify is the A&H owner/bowyer. He also shoots our Friday night traditional league at Grand Valley. You should talk to him. Plenty of A&H's there to shoot as well.  rat'

[crazynate]

I do not own one but have shot a few of them. They are really nice. Also I like the fact they're made locally.

[longbow fanatic 1]

Very fast, very smooth, very accurate, excellent craftsmanship  and great cast. Other than that, they're average!      

I've recently gotten into ILF bows, otherwise I wouldn't be selling mine. The bow I'm selling, I bought from ghall80. He could probably speak about my bow as well as I could!

[Onions]

I see you are in Michigan. If you can drive over to A&H's shop and talk with Larry. Not only does he build a EXCELLENT bow, he is a great guy, with a wealth of knowledge on shooting and tuning.

I have been shooting a A&H for three years now. Killed 10 deer, one antelope, plus a dozen wood chucks with it. I shoot 43lbs, all but one of the deer was a pass through, and the antelope was a pass through.

I would recommend a 66" in the mid 40lb range. Most efficient bow Larry makes.

chris <><

[MIBIGHNTR]

Thanks for all of the thoughts and experiences fellas, I very much appreciate it!

Rat - I spoke with Larry quite a bit at K'Zoo.  Super nice guy and a wealth of knowledge.

Chris - I actually shot your A&H after league a few weeks ago.  Thats what has started my desire to own one.  Thanks again for letting me try it out!!

Mark

[Pointer]

If you have not shot one yet then see about test driving one before you buy. I did and it just was not for me.

[Onions]

Mark, You are welcome to shoot my bow anytime!
I will not make league again this week, but Lord willing will be there next week.

I heard a rumor that "Rat" has a new one ordered as well....I am sure he would let you shoot his as well (when it comes in)!

chris <><

[Wile E. Coyote]

Lucky me, I just picked one up on the classifieds and saved 50% of what a new one would have cost me. I bought it having never shot one before but on its high reviews and recommendation. I can say it is everything they said. Super fast, very smooth draw, dead in the hand, and super accurate. Definitely the best longbow I have ever shot. Dont think you can go wrong.

[MIBIGHNTR]

Much appreciated Chris!!

I would be curious to hear what "Rat" settled on??

Coyote - Sounds like I need to anti- up and join the classifieds!

Mark

[DanielB89]

Big Jim currently has 2 of them for sale in his used bow inventory.  They're about 1/2 price, no wait, and you're supporting a sponsor.

[tecum-tha]

Contacted them but they could not build what I needed. Over 60# , 56"and 2 piece TD with a small throat. Oh well. No ACS for me. At least they were honest about it.

[joe munno]

I have to go with centaur also had a A and H also and was very touchy to shoot for me the centaur shot nice you really cannot go by other guys you have to shoot a lot of bows and find that one or two or three that shoot but the a&h does perform good luck

[Ydanny]

I think they are a great bow.  Other bows have came and gone but I always have at least one A&H on my rack.  I do like the jk riser the best.  I have been about three years trying to find a better setup for me and haven't.