predator, Lee, and Widow??? opinions

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Rear-mounted limbs aren't as common as the alternative, and maybe that's because most people like the looks of front-mounted limbs. I'm lucky, because I like both!

[Robhood23]

Have shot the widows and bears but the predator looks so much like the bears that I would lean towards the predator, if if shoots like the kodiaks I would choose the predator. I am very pleased with the widows though!!

[DeerSpotter]

I just purchased the Bob Lee " Hunter", they had it in stock, and I purchased it because of mostly the comments and suggestions from right here on tradgang.  I went with the 56", Rod shoots the same bow only a different poundage, he was a great person to talk with, he told me if I wasn't totally satisfied, send the bow back, now that someone that has confidence in their product.

From the comments I've heard from others, and how many I see that have Bob Lee Bows, I very seriously doubt the Bow will go back, I asked them to put deer tracks on the riser, they said they never did that before, but we'll see what we can do, so they try and work with you to make sure that you get what you want.  Great service.  I don't think you'll be disappointed with the Bob Lee.


Pastor Carl

[GrayRhino]

I only own a Widow PMA II.  I looked at a Predator, but as someone said, the grip was way too big for me so I didn't go any further.

Bob Lee has been around a long time and makes a good bow.  

Have you looked into getting a used Widow?

[nontypical]

Never owned or shot a predator,but own a couple Lees and a few Widows.Enjoy shooting both,but my go to is the Widow.

PETE

[Ben Maher]

anyone got pics of there Lee's???
cheers

[Kip]

Here you go my Lee and I also have another riser and more limbs.The other riser is a scaled down one they no longer make very nice in the hand. ge0058.jpg[/IMG]

[Ben Maher]

thanks kip.
what model is that? classic elite?
ben

[Shawn Leonard]

Ben I have owned a lot of Lees. I have had the Sig., the Micarta classic, and a Hunter as well as a Bicentenial stick. Very nice shooters and I loved the grip. The Predator grip that I had was thick, but I like that. It just was not high wrist enough for me. Ya cannot go wrong with a Lee! Shawn

[ChuckC]

Sorry guys.   I have a Predator and have shot a Widow.  To MY way of thinking you should be comparing the Widow to the Predator, not the other way around... and the Widow comes in second.  Never shot a Lee.

The only comment about the Predator is that it has a couple sized hand grips and you need to get one that fits your wants.  After you have done that..wow.
ChuckC

[jrchambers]

ive shot them all,  the predator didnt fit.  i never got it to fell right with some tuning,  I have shot lots of widows and own a old one, they are verry nice,  i also shot a lee, and then i ended up owning three of them.  the preformance is just as good if not better than the widows for a fraction of cash

[buckeye_hunter]

Shot all three and liked the Bob Lee the best.

-Charlie

[Diamond Paul]

The Bob Lees are some of the most shootable/tunable recurves I've ever messed with.  They just about always shoot well.  They are not eye candy bows, by any means, but they are rugged and well-made.  I think the Black Widows are "nicer," in terms of the work that goes into them, accent lines, etc.  However, I have found them to be pretty finicky bows as far as tuning is concerned.  They aren't exceptionally quiet, either.  It really comes down to what you like.  I have never shot a Predator, but I like the way they look, clean and simple.  Hard to beat the Lee for the money; there is no difference between the Hunter and Signature models in terms of performance.  I hear the Predators are good values as well.  Shoot them and then you'll know.  Paul.

[Bonebuster]

I originally bought a Predator because they are made near where I live.

I currently own two, and a few set of limbs of different weights. It`s been ten years, and I have no plans on trying a different bow.

My favorite set up likes heavy arrows. I have used wood, carbon, and aluminum out of it. Carbon performs by far the best.

Recently, they are being produced with a variety of different wood choices, and although they have always been a sharp looking bow, they have taken on a distinct new look.

I have never shot a Bob Lee bow. I have NEVER heard any complaints about one either. I have shot a Black Widow, and thought it was overrated.

I CAN tell you that a Predator will be a pleasure to shoot with an arrow you describe in your opening post.

Good luck with whatever bow you choose.

[Mike Byrge@home]

I've owned a lot of nice bows over the years and have yet to find one that I like better than Bob Lee takedowns...both the recurve and the longbow.

I owned a Black Widow for awhile too and it was a great bow...wish I still had it and I'm always looking for a good deal on a another.

One advantage that I think the Lee's have over both the Predator and the Widow is that it's pretty easy to find Lee limbs on the used market and with few exceptons they will work on any Lee riser. I have six sets of Lee limbs and I've paid anywhere from $130 to $200 for them.

[SERGIO VENNERI]

Predator,Predator,Predator ! faaasstt, stable, shoot where you look, with the look of the old Bear Bows and awesome customer service!!

[scriv]

I have no experience with the predator, looks like a bow I'd like to own.  I had a couple of Black Widows.  The last one I just sold after owning it since I had it built for me In 1993.  I honestly feel that the bows built then are better than the new ones.  I recently purchased a new long bow and I looked to the BW's first.  They seem to have cheapened them and changed the grip for some unknown reason.  Used to be I could pick up any BW and put an arrow right where I was looking.  Probably can still do that with a recurve.  I also own a Bob Lee.  I bought it with the intent of having a more utilitarian bow around to get back in shape and beat around the woods with.  The bow really impressed me.  Great buy.  I would get another in a minute.  I may have to as my daughter has her eye on it.