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Range is only a factor in that you have to first use the Spot check to see your target, which is a lot easier than hitting an AC. Once you see the target, then range is not a factor in your Spot attack roll.
Here are spells for levels 1-5, need 6th through 9th.1st Arrow Mind (CA)2nd Arrow Rain (MoH)3rd Vision of the Omniscient Eye (DrM)4th Arrow Storm (CA)5th Melf's Slumber Arrows (CM)
Yes, you are correct, I forgot. So when there is an option, let's go with the spell that can be applied to any ranged attack.