The longbow is *slightly* better (Destiny)

by Kahzgul, Tuesday, August 23, 2016, 21:29 (3107 days ago) @ unoudid

You can get 4 rounds per ammo crate if you run both sniper ammo boots and chest. And it has ever so slightly faster ready time, and higher aim assist.

If all snipers have perfect rolls, the longbow is better. Not *much* better, but it is definitely better.

That being said, the 12 aim assist is the fundamental difference, which means that it still comes down to your perk rolls more than anything else. Only when faced with virtually identical rolls should you consider using the longbow instead of an LDR or 1kYS. In all other situations, take the gun with the best roll.