So recently I hit level 80 and now am able to purchase my first BB3, the Bismarck.

However, I've done some research and have a couple of questions.

First, the ship I have now is the PBB Andrea Doria. A great ship in my opinion, but it is
just outranged by every BB4+. Quite frustrating as the majority of BBs in GB2 are in fact
BB4+.

Which brings me to my first question, does the Bismarck have more range than the Andrea Doria?

Now I've noticed the 2nd set of 14.96" L guns come at 82, but the N version of these are
at 80. The first set of 14.96" L guns are 73 ish. Which leads me to me 2nd question.

Does the first set of 14.96" L or the second set of 14.96" N guns have more range. Or
should I just grind to 82 for the second set L's?

I don't plan on using those weak 11" guns, even though I have read some places they
outrange many BB3's.

........Or should I just avoid all of this and stick in the Andrea Doria for 9 more levels
to the H39?

Thanks.