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Author Topic: Bob Lee bows?  (Read 1959 times)

Offline Iowabowhunter

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Bob Lee bows?
« on: March 11, 2020, 05:17:34 PM »
Been looking at a Bob Lee, something with the Stabi-lock.

just wondering how everyone else seems to like them- the search function hasn't been kind to me, just brings up threads from back in '11.

thanks all
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Offline robbartley

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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2020, 08:36:18 PM »
I have a Darkhart and love it. JJ was great to deal with and very accommodating.

Offline stickbow ed

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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2020, 08:40:45 PM »
i own 2 bob lee bows a signature and a hunter from 1996 and 2006 both have performed great smooth and no stacking

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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2020, 09:44:55 PM »
I am quite fond of Bob Lees.  I have owned many.  They do everything well and nothing wrong.  Stock grip is phenomenal and can be customized on a custom order.  I shot my highest 3D score ever 385/400 with one of the 3pc LBs a handful of years ago, still kick myself to this day for selling that one!  I can't seem to hold onto them but not cause they arent great bows.  My last one was a Heavyweight w/ Stabilock and boy was that a slick takedown system!  That bow was completely dead in the hand, quiet and quick.  Id gladly own another.
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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2020, 09:47:09 AM »
Bob Lee’s are the best of the best, especially with the stabi-lock system.
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Offline Dunc

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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2020, 10:48:10 AM »
I have a bob lee signature recurve 60” with bolt system I purchased used and it is my favorite bow. JJ made me a new string and it is so nice to have a take down that I can pack in my luggage.
I would highly recommend bob lee bows and their customer service is tops.

Offline GCDog

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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2020, 11:33:40 AM »
I have a Bob Lee Blackhawk recurve and it’s my favorite.  I like it so much I order another set of limbs.

You won’t regret buying a Bob Lee.

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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2020, 02:07:53 PM »
I'm thinking about getting one. Back when I bought my first "real" bow, the choice was between a Bighorn and a Bob Lee. Someone suggested I get the Bighorn, so I did. Then they wen out of business. No new limbs for me! Really kinda wish I'd gotten the Bob Lee.
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Offline BearBandit

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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2020, 05:53:36 PM »
I checked out his bows because of this thread and dang is that ever a nice takedown system and beautiful bows to boot.  Now I just need the patch to pick back up so I can afford one.  :pray:

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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2020, 10:22:55 AM »
There good bows, but I lost interest in them when they quit building one piece bows.  If you are OK with take downs you're good to go.
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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2020, 11:03:55 AM »
I tried one of their one-piece longbows one time. It was a mediocre performer. I've had more Bob Lee takedowns in my life than any other bow I’ve had.  Most of them I either still have or have given away over the years to family or friends.  They are all top notch.  I suspect that the one-piece bow I had wasn't an exception, and rather than try and figure out how to make their one-piece longbows top-notch performers, that it was better to stick with what they already knew how to do well.  I've never had one of their one-piece recurves; that could be different.
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Offline Iowabowhunter

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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2020, 11:24:24 AM »
I'm most interest in the stabi-lock honestly, I don't mind a heavier mass weight bow.
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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #12 on: March 13, 2020, 12:02:57 PM »
I'm most interest in the stabi-lock honestly, I don't mind a heavier mass weight bow.

My current favorite hunting bow is a Bob Lee Ultimate with stabi-lock.  The stabi-lock works fine once you figure out the trick for getting it apart.  Frankly, I take it apart so rarely that it doesn't make any difference to me whether it has stabi-lock or not.  But I also like the extra weight and feel like it improves my accuracy.
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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2020, 02:09:18 PM »
I did have one of their higher end one piece recurves and it was a very good performer.  I think it is just easier to make three piece bows so that is what they do now.   :campfire:
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Offline yeager

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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #14 on: March 15, 2020, 08:59:14 PM »
Even though I own a few different bows, RER and a bunch of Bear bows, my 2002 Bob Lee Classic Takedown is my favorite. I like the weight, the grip, and how smooth it pulls.
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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #15 on: March 23, 2020, 07:25:21 AM »
Has anybody shot the hardcore model with Stabi-lok?
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Offline Islander 19

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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #16 on: March 28, 2020, 05:28:34 PM »
I have a classic I bought 2nd hand it is the smoothest quietest bow I own. And fits my hand like a glove.
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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #17 on: March 30, 2020, 04:41:27 PM »
I have four Bob Lee takedowns.  All are bolt system.  In my opinion, they are among the very best available.  I have not tried the stabil lock system.  I really have no need to but I am sure it is really a quality design.

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Re: Bob Lee bows?
« Reply #18 on: March 30, 2020, 08:15:59 PM »
I shot a Bob Lee and it is a very nice shooting bow. I wouldn't think you could go wrong with any of his models. Bob Lee's bows have been around for a very long time and they are still being made, that right there says it all.

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