Sixgun Cartridges and Loads
Sixgun Cartridges and Loads by Elmer Keith is a reprint edition published by Echo Point Books and Media on March 25, 2016. This 170-page guide offers an in-depth exploration of sixgun cartridges, focusing on the selection, use, and loading of popular revolver cartridges. Elmer Keith, a renowned shooter and gun-writer, shares his extensive knowledge, drawing on his experiences and contributions to the development of notable cartridges such as the .357, .41, and .44 Magnums.
In this classic guide, readers will find practical advice on various topics, including bullet selection, casting, sizing, and the use of revolver powders. Keith’s straightforward writing style emphasizes what works effectively in the field, providing insights into designing custom loads for specific situations. This book serves as a valuable resource for enthusiasts of firearms and shooting sports, offering time-tested techniques and knowledge for both novice and experienced shooters alike.
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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 selection
Bullet casting
Bullet sizing
Revolver powders
Primers and priming
And 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.
Readers interested in related titles from Elmer Keith will also want to see: Elmer Keith’s Big Game Hunting (ISBN: 1626545731), Sixguns by Keith (ISBN: 1626546061), Sixguns: 1961 Edition (ISBN: 1626545715).
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