The range is actually pretty low its just that it shoots in bursts that's why people get thrown off

Eh, in pve when I use it I'm hitting at ranges I shouldn't imo, but I love it haha

You do hit at longer rangers but the damages done at longer ranges are significantly lower. I would use The Lord of wolves on archon priest. Right when he comes out stand on one of the pillar facing him and blast him in the face. When he stomps the ground, jump straight up and repeat. Plus have you team snipe him in face for a quicker kill.