The Resistance Library from Ammo.com

The Resistance Library from Ammo.com


Elmer Keith: The Forgotten History of the Firearms Author and Father of Big Bore Handgunning

March 31, 2020

In this week’s episode of the Resistance Library podcast, Molly and Sam discuss Elmer Keith, the famous wildcatter and gun writer who created the magnum rounds. Sam talks about Keith’s larger-than-life ambiance and how the man was the embodiment of what it meant to be an American during that time. The two talk about the .44 Magnum and how it influenced the future of big bore revolvers. They chat about shooting the .44 Mag and offer solutions to easing the recoil and muzzle blast.