Looking at a 64" A&H ACS TD. Are they as smooth and quick as people say they are? What do you like about them over other longbows? Will the 64" be smooth to 30"? Any problems with the limbs and delamination? This would be my first experience with them. Thanks, Bob

I have owned a few of them. They are smooth, and very fast. I was, however, never able to shoot one of them well enough for one to be a bow that I kept. The grip on them was not good for my hand. There are a lot of newer grip options now that were not available then.

I've shot them for a lot of years. They are very smooth and fast. The standard grip is on the small side, and folks with large hands sometimes find that uncomfortable. They're also cut about 3/16" past center so the arrow shelf usually has to be built out for most shooters.

The limb pad angle is very acute and the limbs are highly reflexed. Those two features, along with the limb cross-section design and carbon composition, are what account for it's speed. However, the limb pad angle, highly reflexed design places a lot of early load on the string so the bow tends to reach it's maximum optimal draw length a little earlier than designs with a more obtuse limb pad angle, IMO I think the 64-inch bow is about optimal for a 28-inch draw. Will also accommodate a 29 inch draw. However, I personally think a 30-inch draw is too much for that 64-inch design. You woulds be better to go to a 66 or even 68-inch length with a 30-inch draw length.

I bought a used riser, and used limbs for a trial bow. It's now my "go to" longbow...smooth drawing, very fast, just the right physical weight with quiver and arrows. Mine's 62" @ 55#'s, with a 3D riser...excellent longbows.

i draw about 28.5 to 29" on a good day.

Nice bow. You'll be ok at 64" but don't go shorter. They like stiffer arrows than you're used to in a longbow, maybe a spine group stiffer than you expect. They are good folks to deal with if you have any trouble at all. Downside...it's not gonna take a lot of abuse, if that's the way you hunt.

I have a 64" but only draw a little over 27". I have the heavy aluminum riser and is very dead in the hand. My fastest bow, it is 3-4fps faster than my 60" recurves(Bighorn, Silvertip, and Robertson) with similar strings at the same poundage.

Consider the Tall Tines Stickflinger as an alternative if you're on the fence. Sensational shooter. Imagine an ACS and a Schafer Silvertip recurve had a love child.

I too wanted one very bad, visited Larry at the shop and spent the afternoon with him what a great guy. Did some test shooting with one and it slapped my forearm something fierce, I noticed it on the first shot. Told Larry he said I was gripping it wrong but I want a bow that I can just grab and make the shot I don't want to think about how I have to hold it. So that was a game changer for me. They are great bows made to exact specs, good luck.

Have one and love it. Now my go to hunting bow.

I have a 64" 36# that I love.Use it daily in the backyard to keep my form defects in check. Very smooth and quick enough for me.Will stand a wide range of spine so always playing with foc. I agree that it might not stand up to heavy abuse in the woods.The riser fits my hand like a glove but can see that extra large hands could be a problem. Glad I picked mine up.

I have one, it's very fast ,quiet and a smooth drawing. Mines a 64" bow, 50# @28. I have to honestly say it's been my favorite longbow to ever shoot.

I'd put it in the top five for speed, probably top 3, maybe one or two. I'd have to check some records. I've killed a few critters with one. Took mine on two stone sheep hunts, but never got an opportunity to shoot at a legal ram. I wouldn't have had a problem shoot at 50 - I think, you never know for sure. All I can say is you better have good form.

Mine were from Adcock and he left a bad taste for me. Not what I'd call a good whitetail bow. I got rid of the two that I had - one was a one piece the other was a take down with an extra set of limbs. One of these sets had about a 1/4 inch and three inches of carbon lift up. Adcock said he'd build me another set of limbs. Asked me to send the riser back to him. I did. Never saw the riser or the 'new' set of limbs again. About 2500 bucks shot, maybe only 2200. Pierce point riser with the best grip I've ever hand in a wood bow.

Bowmania

Last January I went out to his shop and bought the 66” take down for a 29.5” draw. It will be my go to this year, I love it many different handles to chose from. I would recommend a visit to his shop if you can the get the right grip and riser.

Got a 64" two piece which is my go to hunting bow. Had A 3 piece but prefer the two . It is the fastest, smoothest, and quietest bow I've owned, and I've owned 30+ custom bow from many of the top us builders. 51lb @28 , I draw to 29 and shoot a 650 grain Carbon at 180fps.

fast quiet when I gripped the ones I had just right the arrows grouped very well limbs were kinda noodly if that's a word there are better bows IMO I like the lower grip shot every arrow I had in the top ten I've owned towards the bottom good luck

I have a 64" three piece 44#@28". As stated above , it's a quiet , fast , and smooth - I don't see myself ever selling it !

I have two a 62" and 64". Fast, quiet and shoot where I look, that's what matters to me. I have other bows but they mostly stay on the rack.

Percy

They are as fine a bow as any out there. Near the top with regards to speed. The only bows that are faster that I am aware of are a few of the radical limb recurves. Very smooth drawing with no hand shock. Very little bow noise. I have shot most of the better-known custom bows and have been shooting ACS bows exclusively for the last 10+ years. Check the ACS website for info on maximum draw length vs bow length.

Top of the line longbows IMHO. I have a 62” & 41# @ 28” low wrist grip that I can’t see myself selling EVER !!! Lloyd

Just picked up a 64" 50# from Gil. As said above, fast, quiet, and excellent pointability. The quiet part really surprised me being all carbon. Well mostly. Gotta feeling it will be spending some time in the woods this year. Thx Gil!

I've got a 64" model with a bocote recurve grip that I never shoot because I've got a 31" draw and it's max draw is about 29" as discussed above. It's a few years old but hasn't been shot in for several years but has been hanging in my case inside the house. I've got extra strings for it, too. Draw weight is around 40# to 45# at 28". If anyone is interested send me PM and I'll get it listed in the classifieds with pics etc.

I concur with the above comments re the longer limbbs given your draw length

I have the 64" model and draw 30". It is my favorite bow. It is smooth, fast and fun to shoot. It is 44# and seems about as fast as my Bear TD 50# with the same arrows. I am going to Kalamazoo and plan on looking at a 16" riser and limbs to make a 68" bow. Will have a chance to try the various grips as well. Mine is the 3DH and I think that I would like more wood for my large hands. My Wesley Special and Super D don't see much action anymore.

Excellent bows, IMO.

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