It seems that my gals cannot reaction fire with combat bows. Maybe it's intentional, since combat bows only have an aimed shot, and I seem to remember that reaction fire (for the player) works only with snap shots. Even if it's intentional, it's still at least a bit weird that hunting bows allow for reaction shots while combat bows don't...
Reaction shooting with a longbow? Really? Maybe in Diablo.
No, honestly, it makes as little sense as possible. Have you seen these things? They are as tall as you are, and you can't keep the arrow ready for more than a few seconds - maybe fifteen, if you are profoundly trained. And the gals' bows are probably scaled for their strength. Even if the combat bow is not a longbow, it doesn't really change much.
Hunting bows on the other hand are considerable weaker. While reaction firing from them is still a bit of a stretch, it is justified by game balance and not really that absurd.
While I'm at it, thanks for a truly amazing game! It has the potential to consume all my time and destroy my career, family and health – in a good way 
I know, mate. I think we all know it well.
