I also have some fond memories pre-WotLK. The old-time Explosive Shot was badass... I alternated between 4xBM for all-party BRK and 4xSurv with ES. The AoE damage that was possible was awesome.

I also once wiped a wave of about 30 alliance at the start of an AV map with a line of snaring traps at the uphill ramp choke point leading to the horde base. Best part is you get tower archers backing you up there... arrows galore. I just kept pummeling the snared alliance with explosive shots while they ran through molasses. Was a thing of beauty.

Makes me sad to have to dissuade people from the group setup, because it was so much fun for a while!