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.

Getting the Lead Out with RCBS's New Progressive Presses

The long-time ammunition reloading company has come out with two new progressive presses that really look to help reloaders pick up the pace.

Video: The G36 — Glock's First Single-Stack

There's been a ton of hubbub over Glock's recent releases, the G42 and G43. But the company has been in the single-stack pistol game for some time. Here's a look at their very first endeavor with the design, the G36.

Hogue Grips Expands Selection for Ruger LCRs

Getting a handle on the Ruger LCR line just got a lot easier with Hogue introducing a slew of new grip options for the petite revolvers.

Photo Gallery: Introducing the Glock 43 Single-Stack 9mm

Few pistols have been as anticipated as the G43, but Glock's single-stack 9mm is finally getting set for release. Here is a sneak peek at the petite pistol that everybody has been on pins and needles over.

Faro Adapter Opens Stock Options on SCAR

Looking to open up the adaptability of the FN-SCAR? Then Mesa Tactical's new accessory might be right down your alley, allowing for the addition of a multitude of AR buttstocks.

Gun Raffle to Support a School?

Pretty cool find. One of our editors turned up this old raffle ticket from a small Wisconsin town. You'll never guess what they were raffling to support the local school.

Collegiate Competitive Shooting Sports on the Upswing

Shooting sports have long been a part of the college experience. And after a dry spell, are once again flourishing across the country's university system.

Video: A Look at the Ruger Scout Rifle in 5.56

Ruger's 5.56 Scout rifle has been on the market for coming up on a year. See how the platform performs in a caliber lighter than than which it's typically known.