r/Archery • u/CalligrapherAble2846 • 2d ago
What kind of bow is this?
I have no idea what type of bow this is, I make traditional wooden bows, and my uncle just gave me this one, I can't find out what brand it is or anything
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u/Cobie33 1d ago
It’s a PSE Strato Flite Express from the early/mid 80’s. It has steel cables, molded cams, looks to be a 29” draw and adjustable 55-70 draw weight, a PSE sight, a 1990’s PSE quiver, cobra stabilizer, Fineline Peep and PSE two prong rest. The molded cams are not round wheels so it would have had a little more speed than many bows back at the time frame. The Easton XX75’s are newer than the bow and probably from within the last 20-25 years based on the camo pattern.
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u/blacktip102 1d ago
It's an old style compound bow. I have and shoot an older Bear compound from 1976. One benefit of old compounds is that you're able to shoot them without a release, I like shooting with a glove.
Older compounds have some issues with reliability and if not well kept, can explode and hurt you or people around you, so get it checked by a professional before shooting.
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u/sinisterishere 1d ago
As stated PSE Strato Flite, I have a left hand version that I have harvested many many deer with. I bought mine in 1989 as a discontinued model.
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u/pixelwhip barebow | compound | recurve | longbow 1d ago
It’s a piece of wall art. Not safe (or efficient) to shoot. Would be better off buying a cheap entry level modern compound.
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u/Ancient-Technician32 1d ago
I literally googled rato-flite bow and a PSE bow was the first thing that came up. Don't be lazy people!
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u/Legal-e-tea Compound 2d ago
It’s a PSE Strato Flite Express.