You can use a variety of ranged weapons:
sheaths require throwing stars
bandoliers require hammers
pouches require shurikens
There are two more but I always forget them.
Visit the bowyer or blacksmith in your local town to pick up the ammo (iron is fine) and you can either buy a crafted or find a dropped ranged weapon. (Use the range function on the brokers). Then just equip the ranged weapon in your ranged slot and your iron weapon in your ammo slot and use your ranged attack icon to pull.