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I had the pleasure of a long visit with Ross and Richard years ago at Elk Song. He was a gracious host and engaging conversationalist. I had hoped for another visit before he moved. Maybe someday I can visit Ross again and hit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail while I’m there.

I’m happy to hear he’s doing well.

Mule Deer, .458Win, and Brian Pearce are the first authors I look for when opening a new Rifle or Handloader. That's not to say I don't enjoy the other contributers to those magazines as well. Mule Deer now has me buying Sports Afield; I need a subscription. I would suggest any cheap shots taken by other authors were motivated by a bit of jealousy, or misdirected sense of competition. I have seen the same vitriol directed at Jack O'Connor....I think his popularity rankled other authors, perhaps even to this day, more than many would admit. Before anyone turns purple, I also like and appreciate Keith's writings, and have books by both of them. As one poster said, if you can't entertain us, you won't last long. I'm easily entertained when it comes to guns and hunting, I love to read about them, and feel most (not all) writers can teach me something, even if I don't agree with them. I like to read the articles from people with more experience than I, who have a knack for keeping my interest with their wordsmithing skills.

Actually, to me he sounds like an opinionated, self-absorbed azzhole who feels the need to take cheap shots at his co-workers and peers in order to prop up his own standing.

I’ve worked around a lot of people like that in my life, and although many were very talented at what they do, that personality trait always outweighed their ability and talents in the minds of those who had to spend time around them. It’s not a good thing. It diminishes them and ultimately catches up to them, despite whatever financial or professional rewards it may bring.

IMHO, people like Phil and JB (Mule Deer), who are genuine, and comfortable in their abilitIes that they don’t have to tear down others in order to place themselves on top, are the ones who earn my respect and the ones we should be praising. I bet it was a real treat having to work alongside that guy. . . (Insert eye roll here)

Again, just my opinion from my own experience of having work alongside some Uber- Dik heads. YMMV.

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Actually, to me he sounds like an opinionated, self-absorbed azzhole who feels the need to take cheap shots at his co-workers and peers in order to prop up his own standing.

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You have never met Ross , I guess. Or many other gun writers I would imagine.

I have.

Some.of them are insecure, bloviating azzhats . .Based not on rumors or hearsay but what I actually observed of their behavior in person.

Ross Seyfreid is not one of them. He was always respectful and helpfull to the people I saw him interact with. Even if he had nothing to gain other than just helping another shooter.

He did not suffer fools for very long , though. I do not blame him.

I once spent an hour talking to Ross on the phone. I asked him a lot of questions and he answered them very graciously. I considered him one of the best most entertaining writers when he worked for Guns and Ammo.

Gun writers are human beings. And whether you know one or one hundred has no bearing. They are no different than the rest of us just because they write for a living. I’m sure some are salt of the earth and others are flaming diks.

You are right, I don't know him personally, but judging from what others have said and his writing style, I’ll stick with my opinion. You of course are free to stick with yours.

Hey, even Hitler had his detractors and supporters. We’re all free to form our own opinions. Right or wrong, the world will continue to spin...

Hey 458. Your daughter learned me something. Saw a pic of her in some rag wearing her .357 in a new (to me) way. Had her revolver in a belt slide type holster but with the belt routed around the outside of the revolver rather than inside. Sort of a "duh"moment. I tried it, knowing the outcome because it was so obvious, and it was stupid simple. Used it for both a Glock 23 and a Colt MkIII Trooper. It's absolutely the way to carry strong side. Course, I'm sure you showed her how. Be a pleasure to ever meet y'all. Seem like good people at the least. Good day to you and yours.