Elwood Shelton
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Elwood Shelton is the Digital Editor for Gun Digest. He lives in Colorado and has provided coverage on a vast spectrum of topics for GD for more than a decade. Before that, he was an award-winning sports and outdoors reporter for a number of newspapers across the Rocky Mountains. His experience has consisted of covering the spread of chronic wasting disease into the Western Slope of Colorado to the state’s ranching for wildlife programs. His passion for shooting began at a young age, fostered on pheasant hunts with his father. Since then, he has become an accomplished handloader, long-range shooter and avid hunter—particularly mule deer and any low-down, dirty varmint that comes into his crosshairs. He is a regular contributor to Gun Digest Magazine and has contributed to various books on guns and shooting, most recently Lever-Actions: A Tribute to the All-American Rifle.
Ammunition
300 Blackout Vs 5.56 NATO: There's Really No Comparison
The 300 Blackout Vs 5.56 conversation is like debating apples and oranges.
Gun Articles
Best 22 Magnum Rifles [Field Tested]
When it comes to sending pests to varmint Valhalla, few implements hold a candle to a .22 Magnum Rifle. We’ve picked a few of the best—hitting every price point—that will dependably cut down nuisance critters like ripe wheat.
Gun Reviews
Mossberg 990 Aftershock Review: Shock To The System
Mossberg takes its compact smoothbore semi-auto. Since its debut in 2017, Mossberg’s short-barreled, bird’s-head grip smoothbores have sparked plenty of debate. Are they range toys?...
Suppressors
Aero Precision Lahar 30L Review: Supersized Performance
Aero’s largest suppressor to date—the Lahar 30L—does a number on a long-range rig.
Ammunition
10mm Vs .45 ACP: Which Auto Is Best?
When it comes to the 10mm vs .45 ACP, application decides the winner.
Accessories
Muck Boots Alpha Pursuit Review
Muck Boots has released its first traditional hunting boot, but is the Alpha Pursuit on point?
Gun Articles
Best .22 Magnum Pistol: What's Available In Semi-Auto?
The .22 Magnum pistol is a rare bird, but we pick four top options in the caliber to satiate even the most finicky rimfire fan.
Gun Articles
Best Tactical Lever-Action Rifles [Field Tested]
When legislation or preferences steer a shooter away from a semi-auto carbine, it's time to go with Plan B: The tactical Lever-action rifle.