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BillyJack1975 · 02-11-2021, 09:05 AM

So I’m in the market for a new bow this year. I shot my buddy’s new Sarrels SR Blueridge and was blown away. I’ve never been a fan of longbows until I shot this one. I have been eyeing the Bob Lee hardcore and am a fan of traditional recurves. I’m thinking of visiting both locations and testing out both models. Anyone have or test either one for comparison? 28” #47 is what I’m shooting for. I’ve never shot a Bob Lee but from what everyone says, they’re awesome. If anyone has a used RH Blueridge or a RH Bob Lee, I’m interested as well.

Bisch · 02-11-2021, 09:33 AM

I’ve shot both. Both are great! Your plan is the correct one to follow. Go shoot both and see which fits you best. That’s the one to buy!!!

Bisch

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Briar Friar · 02-11-2021, 09:47 AM

Which ever you get...Im sure itll be awesome and youll slay some tasty critters.

Ive got a 58@28 Blueridge SR and Ive been thinking of getting some 45# limbs. Bob said he just needed to have the riser to make the custom limbs match the riser.

Good luck Mr Jack.

BillyJack1975 · 02-11-2021, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bisch

I’ve shot both. Both are great! Your plan is the correct one to follow. Go shoot both and see which fits you best. That’s the one to buy!!!

Bisch

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I figured you’d shot em both or owned em both. Think next month I’ll do a road trip and give em both a test drive. I hate buying a bow that I’ve never shot before.

jerp · 02-11-2021, 12:05 PM

I'm no help in making your decision - I have both and love them equally! Sarrells Blueridge SR and a Bob Lee "Heavyweight" recurve - both 50#@28"

CEpperson · 02-12-2021, 08:20 AM

Owned and shot both and can’t say anything bad about either. I prefer a recurve so I’ve always ended back up with my Bob Lees. Going and shooting them is your best bet to find the right one for you. Good luck.

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76aggie · 02-12-2021, 09:54 AM

You can't go wrong with either of those bows.

moon · 02-12-2021, 10:29 PM

My vote is a Sarrels. That's my first love and my 2 cents. The smart thing is what everybody already said shoot them both. It's so far to travel for me.

msenesac · 02-18-2021, 04:43 PM

I have never shot a Sarrels, but have owned 2 Bob Lee’s. 19” exotic and a 17” Hardcore. I prefer the lighter 17” hardcore myself and love it. Very smooth and great craftsmanship. I am sure the sarrels is as well and it sounds like a different bow. I think you should get one of each! I’ll include a picture of the ole hardcore.

KenWood · 02-18-2021, 05:30 PM

Grip is the only thing that sets them apart. Both perform and both look great. If you feel more comfortable with a higher wrist grip you will like Bob Lee better. I feel like my shot is more repeatable with a deeper grip so I shoot a Bob Lee for most my huntin. All that said I think Bob Sarrels will accommodate you with any grip you prefer. Also both are outstanding to deal with.

BillyJack1975 · 02-18-2021, 06:14 PM

I was texting Bob the other evening and I’m planning on going to both shops in March after it warms up. I just got power back on today and have been enjoying normal life again. I’m really looking forward shooting both.

I’m favoring the Sarrels Blueridge just cause I know how it shoots and it’s amazing. I was consistently grouping 6” groups center mass at 20 yards with the Blueridge which is good for me. The Bob Lee hardcore is beautiful and I’m a recurve guy, never been into longbows until I shot the Blueridge. Either way, someone’s taking my money I’m sure. Thanks for the input. That hardcore is a beautiful bow there! Ya got good taste sir.

cva34 · 02-18-2021, 06:27 PM

Bob Lee is made in Jaclsonville tx last I knew ..thats why it would be my choice

Lslite · 02-18-2021, 06:45 PM

Lee

Bisch · 02-18-2021, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cva34

Bob Lee is made in Jaclsonville tx last I knew ..thats why it would be my choice

Sarrels are made in Manchaca, Tx.......that’s why it would be my choice

They are both very reputable Texas bowyers. Like said above, your choice should be made after trying each one and seeing which you like the best.

Bisch

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60 Deluxe · 02-18-2021, 08:18 PM

I've owned both. I don't think that you can go wrong with either one of them.

Javy · 02-23-2021, 10:05 PM

Good people either way you go

02-11-2021, 09:05 AM	#1
BillyJack1975 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Harlingen TX Hunt In: Deep South Texas, Alaska	Sarrels or a Bob Lee dilemma.. So I’m in the market for a new bow this year. I shot my buddy’s new Sarrels SR Blueridge and was blown away. I’ve never been a fan of longbows until I shot this one. I have been eyeing the Bob Lee hardcore and am a fan of traditional recurves. I’m thinking of visiting both locations and testing out both models. Anyone have or test either one for comparison? 28” #47 is what I’m shooting for. I’ve never shot a Bob Lee but from what everyone says, they’re awesome. If anyone has a used RH Blueridge or a RH Bob Lee, I’m interested as well.

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02-11-2021, 09:33 AM	#2
Bisch Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sonora, Tx	I’ve shot both. Both are great! Your plan is the correct one to follow. Go shoot both and see which fits you best. That’s the one to buy!!! Bisch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

02-11-2021, 09:47 AM	#3
Briar Friar Pope & Young Join Date: May 2015	Which ever you get...Im sure itll be awesome and youll slay some tasty critters. Ive got a 58@28 Blueridge SR and Ive been thinking of getting some 45# limbs. Bob said he just needed to have the riser to make the custom limbs match the riser. Good luck Mr Jack.

02-11-2021, 12:05 PM	#5
jerp Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aledo Hunt In: Shackleford Co.	I'm no help in making your decision - I have both and love them equally! Sarrells Blueridge SR and a Bob Lee "Heavyweight" recurve - both 50#@28"

02-12-2021, 08:20 AM	#6
CEpperson Eight Point Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chandler Hunt In: Henderson Co, Tx & Kansas	Owned and shot both and can’t say anything bad about either. I prefer a recurve so I’ve always ended back up with my Bob Lees. Going and shooting them is your best bet to find the right one for you. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-12-2021, 09:54 AM	#7
76aggie Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Shady Shores, TX. Hunt In: Irion Co.	You can't go wrong with either of those bows.

02-12-2021, 10:29 PM	#8
moon Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hubbard, Texas Hunt In: Texas,	My vote is a Sarrels. That's my first love and my 2 cents. The smart thing is what everybody already said shoot them both. It's so far to travel for me.

02-18-2021, 04:43 PM	#9
msenesac Spike Join Date: Dec 2018	I have never shot a Sarrels, but have owned 2 Bob Lee’s. 19” exotic and a 17” Hardcore. I prefer the lighter 17” hardcore myself and love it. Very smooth and great craftsmanship. I am sure the sarrels is as well and it sounds like a different bow. I think you should get one of each! I’ll include a picture of the ole hardcore.

02-18-2021, 05:30 PM	#10
KenWood Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Llano Hunt In: Llano and Runnels county	Grip is the only thing that sets them apart. Both perform and both look great. If you feel more comfortable with a higher wrist grip you will like Bob Lee better. I feel like my shot is more repeatable with a deeper grip so I shoot a Bob Lee for most my huntin. All that said I think Bob Sarrels will accommodate you with any grip you prefer. Also both are outstanding to deal with.

02-18-2021, 06:14 PM	#11
BillyJack1975 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Harlingen TX Hunt In: Deep South Texas, Alaska	I was texting Bob the other evening and I’m planning on going to both shops in March after it warms up. I just got power back on today and have been enjoying normal life again. I’m really looking forward shooting both. I’m favoring the Sarrels Blueridge just cause I know how it shoots and it’s amazing. I was consistently grouping 6” groups center mass at 20 yards with the Blueridge which is good for me. The Bob Lee hardcore is beautiful and I’m a recurve guy, never been into longbows until I shot the Blueridge. Either way, someone’s taking my money I’m sure. Thanks for the input. That hardcore is a beautiful bow there! Ya got good taste sir.

02-18-2021, 06:27 PM	#12
cva34 Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: van vleck Hunt In: LOOKING	Bob Lee is made in Jaclsonville tx last I knew ..thats why it would be my choice

02-18-2021, 06:45 PM	#13
Lslite Eight Point Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Tx.	Lee

02-18-2021, 08:18 PM	#15
60 Deluxe Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Coke County Hunt In: at home	I've owned both. I don't think that you can go wrong with either one of them.

02-23-2021, 10:05 PM	#16
Javy Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Aug 2018	Good people either way you go