Yes.
My first archer was archer c3.
I have 2 ranger c3 archers.
Thats strange.
Most likely your A1 R3 comes first, so your A3 R1 took you exp as a player, more atribute damage, better items, etc?
The other possibility is the fact you really WANT to justify your re roll cuz you need to feel ok about the time lost on the reroll. Its ok man, It was a good rerroll, have fun with it. You are powerfull now, dont worry. 
Omg thats pure nonsense.
“does more sustained aoe”?
Really? Barrage lvl 15 vs barrage lvl 5 ?
More single target damage? I do agree, with more CRT RATE, your magic arrow does more damage, ok.
And thats it.
on 75% on scenarios swift step archer c2 atribute is better than steady aim from ranger c3. Yes, thats true.
But gains vs losses is not only about 2 skills.
Also, notice that you allways want at least one rank from ranger.
If you really think it “sux”, just drop all ranks from it.
PS: @sudonim7 I really dont think you play as a Flethcer at all. Or your skill rotation is a mess and you allways miss magic arrow on cooldown. Im sorry man, but its just my opin.