[Snake River Marksman]

Did the gun industry sponsor hunts for gun writers 30-40 years ago? Back in the days of Jack O'Connor, Elmer Kieth etc.

The reason I ask is, when the industry was trotting out a new rifle or cartridge, how much experience did the writer have with the cartridge, rifle, whatever, before he started dispensing his expert opinion and helping us to form ours.

 

[MTGunner]

Elmer Keith

Elmer Keith was sponsored many times for his knowledge. He also pioneered many a cartridge, such as the .338 Win. mag. As such it was not called that at the time. A good read if you can get your hands on one is "Hell, I was there". I believe it was one of many Elmer Keith wrote. I have not read and Jack O'Conner yet. But plan to in the future. Merry christmas!