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Unread 01-04-2019, 12:23 PM   #48
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Originally Posted by todd allen View Post
Good shotgun writing can come from surprising sources. Shotguns by Keith was a lot better read than I would have imagined.
When I think of Elmer Keith, I think of large caliber handguns, not shotguns.
Todd,

Thanks for the recommendation. I must admit I've not read Keith's book on shotguns, thinking it would not offer much. I'll give it a try now based on your remarks. Another good excuse to hunt for a first edition!
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