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.
Gun Digest TV
Pincus' First Impressions on the Mk47 Mutant
CMMG's Mk47 Mutant is an intriguing rifle, marrying AR and AK. But does the gun live up to its billing? Rob Pincus puts it through its paces and gives it a thumbs up.
Gun Reviews
Desert Eagle Now Available in Stainless Steel
Magnum Research's Desert Eagle already turns heads. But the powerful pistol might catch a few more eyes now there is a version decked out in stainless steel.
Gun Articles
Video: CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Entering U.S. Market in 2015
With cutting-edged lines and plenty of capacity, the CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 has captured the imagination of some corners of the firearms world. But the futuristic pistol has a long an interesting history dating back the the height of the Cold War.
Gun Reviews
Ruger Adds New Products to Finish Year
Ruger has already had an impressive year when it comes to new products, but the company isn't slowing down any time soon. It recently added new models to its popular scout rifle line and introduced a drop-in trigger for its iconic rimfire rifle.
Concealed Carry
CrossBreed Adds SpeedLoader Case to Catalog
If anyone knows revolvers it's Grant Cunningham. And the renowned instructor has whipped of a device, now being manufactured by CrossBreed, that makes toting extra ammo for a revolver a snap.
Ammunition
Video: Astounding EXACTO Round Maneuvers Mid-Flight to Hit Target
The EXACTO round has the potential to make military snipers more potent, giving them the ability to change their bullet's trajectory midair.
Accessories
Trijicon Adds Green Dot Reticle to Reflex Line
Trijicon's Reflex Line has won accolades for its ease of use and ruggedness. And now the company is expanding the series of illuminated-reticle sights to include a color option known for its low-light capabilities.
Concealed Carry
Rock Island Releases Two New Compact 1911 Pistols
Rock Island introduced its 2011 line of pistols a few years back. And recently, the company has made the series more concealed-carry friendly with the addition of two new compact models.