Yes, non-bow ranged weapons get the strength bonus, whereas bows do not. The value of bows is in attacks per round, range, and variety and prevalence of magical ammunition.
You may be able to get 4 stars in a ranged weapon if you take some of the same proficiencies with both classes of a DC character. I'm not sure if the game effects top out at three stars and the fourth is merely cosmetic. Might have to do some testing.
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