Over the decades I’ve owned more than a few longbows, true ASLs, R/D and hybrids. When I decided to go back to ASLs earlier this year I bought a Hill Jack, followed by a Union Jack from Jim and Georgia. The Union Jack is my favorite. They are the best true ASLs that I’ve ever owned or shot. Deep cores trapped to the belly. Narrow limbs. Wedges in the limb tips, no overlays. Slight string follow. Smooth shooting, well made. Jim has been building bows his entire life, learning from his father in England.
There are one or two others I haven’t been able to try but I was fortunate to get a Northern Mist from Steve’s stock bows for sale on his website. It should be here on Friday.