I am ready to move up to a new bow. Bob lee and black widow are the two that I am considering. I am wondering which is the better bow in your opinion. I have a 31.5 inch draw so I would like a long bow Bob lee mahes a 62 in Black widow stops at 62 I need help with the desision
try one out if you can. opinions don't matter in this case.
the widow shooters will preach their own as will the Lee.
both good bows and you should try one firdt.
It is like Ginger or Maryanne. No wrong choice. Gilligan will be happy either way.
The Black Widow PMA goes to 64". You might do the try before you buy.
The best bow is the one that feels the best and you can't keep your hands off because its so good looking. Hmmm goes for a lot of things.
I shoot a 60" PSA and a 62" PMA and have a 31" draw length. Both feel smooth to me.
Haven't shot a Bob Lee so I can't speak to them, but I'm sure they are good bows also.
I've had a few Bob Lee bows both recurve and longbow good shooters but were very noisy to me it really took alot to quiet them down. And I have tried new and used,but like acadian archer said get your hands on some bows and find out for yourself. I have tried alot of different brands and styles before I setteled on dryad bows.
I have both....I like both!!!!!
I have both as well. Again, it is like Ginger or Maryanne. No wrong choice.
Might try black widows test drive a bow program. You can play with a widow close to the stats you want and see if it grows on you.
I have a widow in 64" it's pretty good I like my Morrison better. I shot a dark horse by Bob Lee it was a great shooter too.
Shoot both and see which responds to you and if not possible you can't go wrong with either. I had a 64" Morrison longbow and boy was it a shooter! You may want to consider one if you have a chance to.
Raging Water...that's a new classic line. I wish I had thought of it.
Have shot both and I prefer the Widow PSR, I found the Bob Lee bulky
I have owned both and though I like bob lee's I have shot some I like and some I didn't.
I have never shot a widow I didn't like and currently own 2.
My brother on the flip side is the opposite loves lee's and enjoys widows but always goes to his lee.
Only way you can decide is to shoot both what others says honestly doesn't matter. Buy used and resell until you find what tickles your pickle then settle in on one.
Have both, enjoy both but they are different animals. For me, the Widow is a bit quicker, but the Lee a bit more stable. I like the weight, grip and look of both. Both can be quieted down with the right combination of silencing materials. Depending on which Lee, you might get a great bargain with their current sale stuff. Widow has more exotic woods available. Both companies are great to work with so no problem there. Try them if you can, then decide.
I have shot a widow a few times, but never ouwned one. I really love my bob lee. Im very surprised to read that bob lees are loud. Mine is super quiet. Im shooting a 54" 59 @ 28 and all I have to quite it down is 2 little wool puff balls.
Gilbert
Do a Widow test drive. H
Long bow or longer bow?
If a long bow I'd look at the big Jim buffalo bow. Shot dads next to my widow psaii and though I'd rather give up my liver than my widow, it shot incredibly well and a looker to boot.
If hunting is your game, widows are well renowned for their durability. I got mine because it will and has been used as a walking stick to cross streams/ rivers, and hunted hard and looks brand new.
Good luck, never heard a bow owner say they didn't like their own bow...
Ya know, you're only about 6 hrs from Nixa. Sounds like a good enough excuss to me for a road trip. You can try out any bow you want if you pay B.W. a visit.
I have own both and sold them. I now shoot a A & H ACS take down. Cant be beat! 47#@27" and will out perform both bow's in the 53# range.
Owned both - Widow hands down. The Lee's are nice bows no doubt, but having the choice I'd go Widow for sure.
They are both great shooters. The bows of same weight and length the Lee will be faster.
If possible, shoot them first.
I have both and like both but prefer the Lee.
I'm with Craig on this one,I own a widow ,a Lee and a A&H ACS. The ACS is by far the superior bow,then the Widow then the Lee.
Maryanne ! :biglaugh:
I have an MAV and with its heavy riser and 62" limbs, it's solid and smooth. Haven't shot a Bob Lee, but if your draw is really 31.5" you may be happier with a 64". I draw about 30 (when I'm doing it correctly!)..and the 62" works well for me.
You have to know how each fits hour hand.
I am a widow shooter, and have tried a Lee, but it didn't feel good to me.
Don't get me wrong. Bob Lee makes a great bow, but the way I grip the riser, it hit the joint on my thumb. This was very irritating to me.
Moral is try before you buy.
I have both and enjoy and shot both the same and like ron said,BUY BOTH!!
I chose the Bob Lee "Stick" longbow because it is so quiet and stable. Probably not that important for elk, but for deer quietness is a significant advantage. There are a lot of great bowyers out there.
When buying any bow if you don't shoot it ahead of time or at least one or more very simular it is a crap shoot.No way I would not try out the BW before buying it because they make it very easy for you.I would find a Bob Lee to shoot as well or I would scratch it off my list.
Neither of those bows are my cup of tea but both are excellent bows for the right person.Without shooting a number of bows you will never know if you are that person or not.jmo
I was at the Howard Hill shoot yesterday and shot the new PCH Widow and my draw length is 30 inches. I ordered there 58in bow and it shot great with no stacking at all.
I also shot a 64in Bob Lee and i loved that bow also.
To me the difference is those Widows just look so much better than the bob Lee bows and i like good looking bows.
The best advice anyone can give you is shoot one before you buy, period.
One more thing those Widows are really expensive bows. I ordered a 58in PCH cocobolo riser with yew accent and limbs with copperhead skins. Total price a little over $1,500 dollars, worth it, well to me it was what i wanted and i figure it will last for many years to come so i think its a pretty good investment.
I also shot a PSE a kid had out on the range and it shot just as good as the widow i ordered. The boy payed less than $300.00 dollars for the bow and believe me it was a rocket.
You do not have to spend a lot of money to get a great bow but im just one of those bow nuts that likes the high end bows.
Call me crazy but its just what i like.
Personally, the widow is my choice. But, I have never shot a lee and have not heard anything bad about them. Widow has several models to accommodate your draw. Give both of them (widow and lee) a call. Widow will bend over backwards for you and I'm sure Lee has great customer service as well. Talk to them about exactly what you want.
Another thing to consider is the widow will retain its value better than most bows. So, if you decide to sell or trade it, you will come out well.
Good luck!
Had both and the Lee was quieter and just as fast in my eyes. Widow has too much mass for my taste.
I have both and I believe the Bob Lee is an around better bow.