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#6 on this list
Centaur Chimera / Triple Carbon
Centaur Archery
Hybrid longbow with carbon-laminated limbs. Fast, stable, and unusually smooth past 28 inches.
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#7 on this list
ACS-CX Longbow
A&H Archery
Reflex-deflex longbow engineered by O.L. Adcock. Reference-class performance for a hunting-weight bow.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Centaur Chimera / Triple Carbon | ACS-CX Longbow |
|---|---|---|
| Bow Type | Hybrid Longbow | Reflex-Deflex Longbow |
| Limb Construction | Carbon-Laminated | — |
| Intended Use | Hunting, Target Shooting | — |
| Draw Smoothness | Excellent past 28 inches | — |
| Stability | High | — |
| Material Focus | Carbon fiber, select hardwoods | — |
| Manufacturer | — | A&H Archery |
| Designer | — | O.L. Adcock |
| Core Use | — | Hunting, Target Archery |
| Draw Cycle | — | Smooth, Stack-Free |
| Performance | — | Reference-class speed and stability |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Centaur Chimera / Triple Carbon
- Exceptional speed and flat trajectory for a longbow
- Unusually smooth draw cycle, especially at longer draw lengths
- High stability and minimal hand shock
- Premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship
- Excellent for hunting and competitive traditional archery
- Higher price point makes it a significant investment
- One-piece design limits ultimate packability
- Not ideal for beginners due to cost and performance focus
ACS-CX Longbow
- Exceptional arrow speed for a longbow
- Very smooth, stack-free draw cycle
- Outstanding shootability and stability
- Remarkably quiet shot with minimal vibration
- High-quality materials and durable construction
- Premium price point, significant investment
- One-piece design limits packability
- Lead times can be long for custom orders
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