New Bow Dilemma

[Bearded Bear]

I've been shooting the same bow for five years and it really is my go to bow. Unfortunately it is under powered for elk, and I've been looking to upgrade in poundage for awhile. The bow is a 45 lb Fred bear Montana long bow, and my dilemma is should i get the same bow in heavier poundage, or branch out and get a different make and model? I was thinking about the desert fox tomahawk longbow original series, but open to suggestions and opinions. I do have a very long draw, a little over 32 inches and I do prefer longbows. Thanks for reading  

[snag]

Definitely give Allen Boice a call at Liberty Bows. He is a master craftsman and a great guy to talk bows with!

[J Dean]

If you are confident and comfortable with the Montana, why not stay with the same bow in an increased poundage.

[KentuckyTJ]

Life is too short for only trying one bow. Our country is full of some fantastic custom bowyers. I suggest you pay your $30 each year so we know you aren't a scammer each time the calendar rolls over    :rolleyes:   and buy and sell as many as you can. You will figure out what you like and don't like about a bow and then you will find the perfect bow for you.

[huntingarcher]

If your Montana is 45@28 and you are drawing 32" you should be in the 57# range.Thats plenty for elk or anything else around here,32" draw is a heck of a power stroke.But one could never have to many bows and if you have been shooting the same bow for five years.Then let the shoping begain!  

[macbow]

PM sent Peter.

[Bjorn]

With a 32" draw and a 45# bow you have enough power to down an OX! If you shoot the bow well stick with it-unless of course you need a reason to buy a new bow in that case there are several sponsors any of whom who will build you a beauty!

[Norminator]

When in doubt, by a new bow.

[nineworlds9]

If you like a Montana, but are ready for a sweet upgrade, get yourself a 64"+ Leon Stewart Slammer.  You WILL NOT be sorry.   :D    Another super bow is the Toelke Super D, for your draw I'd go with the longest one- 66".  Leon will have you a bow in 3-4 months but trust me its worth the wait.  Toelke can have you a Super D in 6-8 weeks.  

Or find a used version of either.  If you like the grip and feel of the Montana though and really want to take it to the next level the Slammer will put a smile on your face.

[legends1]

Alan, is a great bowyer. I would look at liberty in a one piece.

[Frank V]

I like Fox longbows & Howard Hill longbows.

 www.foxarchery.com

[Bearded Bear]

Hey guys thanks for all the replies, I wondered if with my draw and stack it would be enough, but I'v never shot an elk with a trad bow so I wanted to make sure. Macbow and all others suggestors, Thank you, gonna look around but will consider every suggestion and offer, thank you!

[Pine]

What trad archer needs a new bow ?
Oh waite...never mind .    

[Terry Lightle]

There are SO MANY great bowyers around that it makes it really hard to make a choice.Great problem to have.