This episode we explore the life of Elmer Keith. Hunter, shooter, guide, bronc buster, designer, researcher, and writer. As he said in his biography: "From my earliest years I seem to have been more interested in guns and ammunition than other things."
-TW
You had an article about Bill Jordan a while ago. I recall a comment he made once concerning Elmer Keith. Seems that someone asked him if he believed Elmer Keith shot a deer at approx 700 yards with a revolver? Jordan replied, "If Elmer said he did it, he did it."
ReplyDeleteI've got his book, "Hell, I was there!".
ReplyDeleteAt one time I had all of his books. I've still got Sixguns and the one you mentioned laying around here somewhere.
DeleteAfter watching the video, I realized I had 3 more of his books. Hey, I'm 78, I forget shit.
DeleteThank you for the .41 Remington Magnum, Elmer.
ReplyDeleteElmer was one of my guidestones growing up in the 60's and 70's. His influence moved cartridge and firearm manufacturers both. Not many can claim that
ReplyDeleteAnd the mighty .44 mag. Elmer was a no bullshit shooter. I reload more .41 and .44 magnum than any other caliber. Eod1sg Ret
ReplyDeleteI used to love playing around with different loads for my 41 so much that I used to go out and shoot so I'd have brass to load.
DeleteThat's good stuff, thanks, wirecutter!
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