Composite +0 Bows?

[kevin video]

For the amount of money that you put into it, can someone tell me what the point of having a composite +0 bow is? The +1 and up I know all about, but why would someone take a +0 bow over a standard bow? They both add +0 Str to the damage. Is it upgradable? Is that it?

[Garryl]

You get an extra 10 feet per range increment with a composite bow, and, unlike regular longbows, you can use composite longbows while mounted. I don't think you can upgrade them, though, as they talk about being made with a specific Strength rating, and the rules for upgrading items are only for adding magic to them. For an extra 25 gp, it can sometimes be worth it for a composite longbow (especially if you're a mounted archer), but I don't think the extra range alone is worth it for 45 gp with a shortbow, even with its much lower baseline range.

[awaken_D_M_golem]

Waayyy back in previous editions,
there're those guys that wanna give
historical realism to various things.

You tell me what the diff is between
a Long Sword and a Broad Sword?

Anyways, it'd be easier to design
one general category "bow" and then
have a bunch of wee-difference mods.

Ranged = X , Bow has +3 to load speed,
Horsebow = -3 to range, can use mounted,
Crossbow has -3 to ammo cost, easier training.
Something like that.