RE: Just got a Bob Lee Recurve
Wouldn't you know, I hit some real traffic on the way home last night due to snow. Took me twice as long. Then when I finally got home, my son was waiting for me with his jacket on and needed a ride to school because he forgot his homework. I finally get home and my wife has some hamburgers ready, so I ate. Yes, this was all killing me as I looked at the still wrapped package.
Finally, to the basement I go.
My first impression when I unpacked it was the weight of the riser. Seemed a little heavy to me (fine by me). Then I slid my hand into the grip with stillno limbs on the bow. The grip really impressed me. There was no room for movement once the hand was placed in. Next I put the limbs on and strung it up. I didn't bother checking brace or nock position because I had to send some arrows through it NOW.
I was again pleasantly surprised at the quietness of the bow, and the deadness in hand feel. No handshock at all. And extremely quiet, even without tuning it, just a thud. I sent all different spined (2016,2018,2020,2217, and some 60/65 Firs) and tipped arrows (100-200 grains)though it last night and was surprised that it accepted all of them. I couldn't single one out as the best. I'lldefinetely have todo some bare shaft tuning though. I did like the feel and sound of the 2018 with a 200 grain tip.
In all my first impressions were very good, nothing negative at all. And I am very happy with the trade. But I don't always trust the first impressions. Hopefully, I'll get it out to the club this weekend and give it a real workout.
BTW, the bow is 64", 52#'s at 28", so I'm shooting it around 55#'s.
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