Quote Originally Posted by Alabenson View Post
That issue is part of the reason I've specced into both archery and two handed fighting in my current build. Although in most cases it usually amounts to "follower rushes ahead while I slowly try to keep up whilst dragging several thousand pounds of loot"
Yeah, about the only thing I can think of to help with the "follower rushes ahead" is to use AFT to make my follower an archer. They usually don't melee with a bow. Usually. XD

Just don't get in their way or you risk a piercing headache.

Otherwise, your idea is pretty much the best thing you can do. Fire your bow, then switch to melee weapon and rush in with your buddy.