In this comprehensive guide, renowned firearms expert Elmer Keith shares his vast knowledge and experience with sixguns, covering everything from their history and development to their practical applications in hunting, self-defense, and target shooting. With detailed information on various models, ammunition, and shooting techniques, Sixguns is an essential resource for both novice and experienced shooters alike. Whether you're a collector, a hunter, or simply a firearms enthusiast, this book will deepen your understanding and appreciation of these iconic weapons.
In this classic guide to sixgun cartridges, legendary shooter and gun-writer Elmer Keith covers the selection, use, and loading of the most suitable and popular revolver cartridges. Widely known for his hunting exploits and his role in developing the .357, .41, and .44 Magnums, Keith's tough-minded, pragmatic writing has guided generations of hunters, shooters, ranchers, and gunmen of all kinds. Sixgun Cartridges & Loads is no different. With no detail spared, this book is full of time-honored, field-tested advice on topics like:Bullet selectionBullet castingBullet sizingRevolver powdersPrimers and primingAnd much more...Keith even includes a chapter on designing custom loads suited to a variety of specific situations. Honest and to-the-point, Keith tells it like it is'what works, what doesn't, and why'with no fluff and no nonsense. The best damn book on sixgun cartridges around, Sixgun Cartridges & Loads is a fine read for anyone who loves revolvers.
In this classic guide to sixgun cartridges, legendary shooter and gun-writer Elmer Keith covers the selection, use, and loading of the most suitable and popular revolver cartridges. Widely known for his hunting exploits and his role in developing the .357, .41, and .44 Magnums, Keith's tough-minded, pragmatic writing has guided generations of hunters, shooters, ranchers, and gunmen of all kinds. Sixgun Cartridges & Loads is no different. With no detail spared, this book is full of time-honored, field-tested advice on topics like: Bullet selectionBullet castingBullet sizingRevolver powdersPrimers and primingAnd much more... Keith even includes a chapter on designing custom loads suited to a variety of specific situations. Honest and to-the-point, Keith tells it like it is--what works, what doesn't, and why--with no fluff and no nonsense. The best damn book on sixgun cartridges around, Sixgun Cartridges & Loads is a fine read for anyone who loves revolvers.
When it comes to handguns, few can match Elmer Keith's depth of experience and knowledge. Informed by a long life of shooting, hunting, and experimenting with gun and bullet design, Sixguns is the definitive work on the history, design, and use of revolvers. Inside you'll find:Detailed photographs and descriptions of old and rare guns and ammunitionAdvice and information about long range shooting, game shooting, and double action shootingLessons on trick shooting, quick draws, and hip shootingChapters on bullets, cartridge selection, and cartridge reloadingGuides for revolver repairs as well as general care and cleaningand much more...A truly one-of-a-kind book from a bonafide legend of the American west, Elmer Keith's Sixguns is the leading gun resource available. This book is required reading for target shooters, hunters, sportsmen, and anyone who loves a good handgun.
From 1961 till the early 1980s, Elmer Keith was a regular contributor to Guns & Ammo magazine with a monthly column entitled "Gun Notes." From this treasure trove of material, the finest articles were selected and compiled in a two-volume series. This first volume covers the 1960s and includes incredible information on firearms, ballistics, and hunting. Elmer Keith was a keen expert with firearms, and his way with words is always as entertaining as it is informative.
Widely known for his exploits as a gunman, hunter, and ballistics expert, Elmer Keith's writings on hunting and guns have instructed and inspired countless devotees--and no one has ever been more qualified to do so. Keith lived his entire life in the wilds. And after decades of ranching and dozens of hunting trips to remote corners of Alaska and northern Canada, he built a tremendous body of knowledge about guns, game, and life on the trail, which he has generously shared in the pages of this one-of-a-kind book. Like all of Keith's writing, Elmer Keith's Big Game Hunting is pragmatic, factual, and immensely informative. Here is the only big game hunting book that will explain how to:● Look for game● Judge trophies before shooting● Properly select and care for your rifle● Track wounded game● Properly outfit for a hunting tripFurthermore, Keith includes detailed profiles of the appearance and behavior of a range of American game, including chapters on bear, caribou, deer, elk, antelope, bison, arctic game, and more. A crucial book for active and aspiring hunters as well as anyone who appreciates a good fireside hunting story, Elmer Keith's Big Game Hunting is the definitive work on hunting game from a bonafide American legend.
