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Some of his writing interested me, but mostly the content and his expertise. He’s far from alone in his writing tendencies and style.
I never noticed decent prose running out of Papa Keith’s pen either, but I like and enjoy his work very much also. Yeah, ole Elmer wasn’t a polished literary type, but he was a great story teller and had loads of on hand experience, making him a very interesting read. Thank God for editors. DF Have posted this before, but I know one of the guys who edited Elmer's Guns & Ammo copy--which was composed by Elmer himself on an old typewriter. Apparently one of the frequent typographic errors was substituting an "i" for the "o" when Elmer attempted to type the word "shot." (As you'll note, the "i" and "o" are next to each other on the standard keyboard.)
“Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.”
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Having worked for Dave , personally guided him on a brown bear hunt and spend numerous evenings With him and his wife Roberta I got to know him quite well. He is an intelligent man and did a commendable job of running Wolfe Publishing. Like all of us He has his faults and foibles but was quick to spot an imposter and didn’t suffer fools well. One of his outstanding traits is that he never seems to be at a loss for words.
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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458, have you ever thought about putting your articles together in a book? I'd be on that pre-order list!
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We need an autobiography, or at least a biography.
Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile.
Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe)
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Some of his writing interested me, but mostly the content and his expertise. He’s far from alone in his writing tendencies and style.
I never noticed decent prose running out of Papa Keith’s pen either, but I like and enjoy his work very much also. Yeah, ole Elmer wasn’t a polished literary type, but he was a great story teller and had loads of on hand experience, making him a very interesting read. Thank God for editors. DF Have posted this before, but I know one of the guys who edited Elmer's Guns & Ammo copy--which was composed by Elmer himself on an old typewriter. Apparently one of the frequent typographic errors was substituting an "i" for the "o" when Elmer attempted to type the word "shot." (As you'll note, the "i" and "o" are next to each other on the standard keyboard.) That's awesome! Haha!
I am MAGA.
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It's silly....but what soured me a bit on Scoville was when he went off on Frank Barnes.
My favorite night time book was COTW.
It all seemed unnecessary....but maybe they had a long running dispute.
It was all over the 32 Win Special if I remember correctly.
Hell...Scoville could have easily been correct....but I didn't like the way he went about it.
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Some of his writing interested me, but mostly the content and his expertise. He’s far from alone in his writing tendencies and style.
I never noticed decent prose running out of Papa Keith’s pen either, but I like and enjoy his work very much also. Yeah, ole Elmer wasn’t a polished literary type, but he was a great story teller and had loads of on hand experience, making him a very interesting read. Thank God for editors. DF Have posted this before, but I know one of the guys who edited Elmer's Guns & Ammo copy--which was composed by Elmer himself on an old typewriter. Apparently one of the frequent typographic errors was substituting an "i" for the "o" when Elmer attempted to type the word "shot." (As you'll note, the "i" and "o" are next to each other on the standard keyboard.) I have a letter from Elmer, " type written". When he made a mistake he'd x it out & keep going. Truly a CHARACTER
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I know Jeremiah Polacek and Rob Leahy, who builds holsters in Prescott, have been discussing it with me. I certainly am willing
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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I know Jeremiah Polacek and Rob Leahy, who builds holsters in Prescott, have been discussing it with me. I certainly am willing Please do it !!! TELL THEM TO PRINT PLENTY !!!
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I know Jeremiah Polacek and Rob Leahy, who builds holsters in Prescott, have been discussing it with me. I certainly am willing Here's one sure sale!
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".....I really don't care for that man."
By the way, in case you missed it, Jeremiah was a bullfrog.
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I think one of the best, most practical articles Scovill wrote was on case neck tension and crimping. He tested various scenarios in the .45 Colt, adjusting neck tension via different size expanders. By far the best accuracy and least velocity variation was with a tight bullet fit (high neck tension) and a strong crimp. A tight crimp alone could not make up for low neck tension.
He also helped Doug Turnbull design the .475 Turnbull cartridge, based on the .50-110 case. I have a Ruger #1 so chambered, and it is easily the most accurate big bore rifle I have seen.
"...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."
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