[quote=Keyguyperson]
Well, bows DO have a much higher rate of fire than muskets, and nobody really bothers to wear armor because of muskets, so bows might actually be somewhat effective. Until the enemy catches on and gives everyone armor. Then you lose.
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Longbows can punch right though a suit of platemail, with a broadhead arrow, or at very least break the bones of the guy behind it and make it impossible to control the recoil of the musket.