shrew vs acs-cx

[pacopperhead]

i love the tradtional looks of the wood and short length of the shrews but love the power you can get out of the a&h acs-cx


im most likely a 25-26'' draw and hunting is my sole purpose so the xtra power would be very beneficial

im thinking the fastest shrew would still be 10-15 fps slower than acs-cx at my draw length

short,agile,versatile,and looks or maximum penetration w/ a more modern look

 man im torn i can see many bows in my future.

shorter would be nice for treestand hunting and out of blinds,but all out power is great too

[pacopperhead]

anybody shot both,maybe the speed and power isnt that much different.i dont know

[Mike Burch]

I've shot both....and yes there is a good bit of difference. I don't know about a 25-26" draw, but at my 30" draw, the ACS CX was about 10fps faster, if I remember correctly. That bow smoked an arrow. BUT, it didn't fit me. I had problems with it slapping my forearm. Probley just me, but I haven't had that problem with anyother bow.

For me, I'd choose the Shrew. If you want all out performance, I'd go with the ACS CX. Without looking at the web site, I think they make a 58" model.

Mike

[tradtusker]

everything Mike said matches my experience    

[pacopperhead]

thanks mike

[pacopperhead]

thanks andy

[pacopperhead]

is the arm slap from low brace height?

[oddan]

I prefer the Shrew. It is a lot more forgiving and a lot quiter to my ear. In a hunting situation I want a natural easy pointing bow. With the right broadhead and shaft you will take deer with no problem. I draw 26in on a 54in Classic at 46#, went through a nice body size doe like hot butter.

[robtattoo]

I'd echo everyone else. I've shot both & I'd take the Shrew every time. The ACS is a geat bow, but it either fits you or it doesn't. I've yet to meet someone who didn't immediately love a Shrew. Speed sometimes isn't all that important  

[Bjorn]

I have shot shrews and ACS and they are great bows and tops in customer service too.
I went with the ACS-it just felt right for me-fast quiet, accurate-everything right on!
But you need to decide for yourself, either bow will do the job very nicely.

[pacopperhead]

thanks everybody for the repliesthey r very important to me and informative also

this helps me and maybe others to selecting a bow

[vermonster13]

56" Black Swan Brushfire would give you the forward handle benefits of the Shrew and carbon speed to burn like the ACS-CX. Shrew is working with carbon and foam now also, so you may be giving up a lot less speed than you think with a Shrew.

All great bows and how one fits you is the only way to decide.

[robtattoo]

Originally posted by vermonster13:
Shrew is working with carbon and foam now also

Really ?????

Might have to give Greg or Ron a quick ring.....

[vermonster13]

Yes, Amar911 has one if not the first one done with foam core and carbon back. He's loaning it back to Ron for Kalamazoo.

[robtattoo]

Ah nuts. I'm going to have to order one now....

Ah well, it's not like I've got kids to put through college  

[vermonster13]

You should have plenty of time to save up for one. I have a feeling the list is going to get real long for them after KZoo.

[robtattoo]

I'll be making the call within a week, believe me!  

[Java Man]

Go ahead Rob, I have a kid starting college next Fall.      

Gregg

We plan to have three foam core bows at Kalamazoo, one with carbon. And one carbon bow with actionboo cores too.

[robtattoo]

Any chance you could make one, say, a 60#@30" 56" T/D Classic Hunter?        Don't mind which!  

[tradtusker]

Originally posted by Java Man:

We plan to have three foam core bows at Kalamazoo, one with carbon. And one carbon bow with actionboo cores too.

really.. well there go the saving    

would be interested to hear about those when mine gets to your table Gregg