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
New Product: Federal Premium 209 Muzzleloading Primer
Formulated to resist moisture and provide a hot, reliable ignition, 209 Muzzleloading Primers aim to add consistency to muzzleloaders.
Accessories
Leica Releases Commemorative Optics/Ranging Gear
Like the original Geovid and Rangemaster, these new commemorative models from Leica still have the ability to absolutely wow their users.
Gun Articles
New Rifle: Mossberg MMR Tactical Vortex Red/Green Dot Combo
Revamping its MMR based on user demands, the Connecticut gunmaker has introduced a firearm ready to tear up the X-ring straight out of the box.
Accessories
New Gear: Champion's VisiColor Line Expands
Champion's VisiColor line of targets has a few new additions that hunters and recreational shooters will definitely want to take a shot at.
Books
Q&A: Zeglin on the Impact of P.O. Ackley
We talk with gunsmith and author Fred Zeglin on P.O. Ackley's incredible influence on the modern firearms world.
Gun Articles
New Rifle: Ritter & Stark Unveils Scaled Down SLX Series
Utilizing the same design scheme, Ritter & Stark has produced a slightly scaled down model of its flagship SX-1, meant to handle lighter loads.
Gun Articles
New Rifle: Howa Adds 7.62×39 to MiniAction Line
Howa has expanded its MiniAction rifle line to incorporate a shooter favorite — the classic and widely available 7.62x39mm.
Firearm Training
New Ruger Mark IV Gets Competitive and Tactical
The respected Ruger Mark IV semi-automatic .22 LR pistol line is expanding, bringing out new Competition and 22/45 Tactical models.