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LETTERS FROM ELMER KEITH - A Half Century of Advice on Guns, Ammo, Handloading, Hunting, and Other Pursuits
LETTERS FROM ELMER KEITH - A Half Century of Advice on Guns Ammo Handloading Hunting and Other Pursuits Author:Timothy J. Mullin The acknowledged dean of American gun writers, Elmer Keith began his writing career in 1926, when his first piece appeared in American Rifleman, and continued until 1981, when he suffered a disabling stroke. During this 50-plus year period, Keith wrote hundreds of articles for a wide variety of publications, including American Rifleman, Guns & A... more »mmo and Outdoor Life. From these articles and his books (Sixguns, Big Game Rifles and Cartridges), Keith developed a loyal following with whom he corresponded regularly. At one point it is estimated that he averaged 300-500 letters each month to readers, answering questions about hunting, matching appropriate cartridges and firearms to specific targets, handloading ammo and related topics« less