40 is pretty accurate. My bard averaged mid 30s on raid mobs (epic, katana of flowing water, 34% worn haste), and exp mobs have less AC. Also, if we're talking about high dps estimates, 120 dps from a charm pet is definitely on the high side.
Overall I agree with you though. Enchanter is the more powerful class, bard skill is just much more noticeable in a group because good bards are few and far between.
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