I make a bow and arrows for the beginner quest and then usually either give the stuff to my wife or immediately scrap them. I just use melee until I find the gun I choose to use in that playthrough. Not sure why I don't see bows or crossbows as worth it anymore. I guess it's because I never go Agi to begin with and see bows as weaker and more hassle than just using melee on the zombies. I may have to try using them my next playthrough now.