Used both and think with the new bows 3 pins is fine. But again it is preference. Some hunters will use 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 yard pins. Mine will shoot out to 20 or more with one pin, I have the second set at 30 and the 3rd at 40. Figure I will probably never use the 40 but good to practice with to make better at short ranges.......... again, it is all preference.