Reading the Weapon Ranges and Dice table

[wateralmond]

I looked at the second thread you referenced and noticed that they were supposing that the winner of the maneuver is the one wielding the crossbow:

@Thor

[…] if a crossbow and a hunting bow are both at optimal range, and the crossbow wielder wins a withdrawing maneuver, the crossbow will retreat out to extreme and the hunting bow will be placed out of range.

With that in mind, I think you’ll find that you are indeed reading the table correctly!