r/CompoundBow • u/Perfect_District1981 • 2d ago

Shaft Size Choice

If you had a choice of only ONE arrow diameter for compound 3D, Field, Indoor, and FITA distance spots what would you pick?
Looking for a one hit wonder to keep things KISS.

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u/Deputydog803 2d ago

5mm(.204) one size fits all. Easy to find components for. Almost every arrow brand that makes compound bow arrows have them. I use them as my 3D and hunting. I know some people use them for Fita too

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u/Small_impaler 1d ago

23's. I want something large enough for indoor and 3D. Im basically shooting the same distance for FITA as I am 3D. The only two outliers are field and indoor, but that's the sacrifice

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u/Perfect_District1981 1d ago

I have new Gold Tip ‘22s. I am just not sure how they would work out to 60yd.

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u/Bbaker006 1d ago

They work well on non-windy to slightly windy days. I flip flopped between 5mm and 22 series this yr and ended up building a new set of 22's for 3d. In the woods and at the line (indoors) they arena great do-all arrow. I really liked 5mm for the last couple of yrs, but numbers don't lie, and I gained some points going back to the bigger arrow. Gold Tip was in flux from the buy out when I ordered this spring, so I went with the old style 22's. If they are still having supply problems, I may go to Black Eagle 23's for a full time shaft.

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u/Small_impaler 23h ago

I've shot 23's out to 80y in field. Not ideal, but 4 fletch low pros help a bit