March 8 in Firearms History

2 dates for gun owners on March 8

  • Birthday 1
  • Holiday 1
  1. Birthday1899 · 127 years ago

    Elmer Keith – Born

    Elmer Keith – Born

    Elmer Keith
    – March 8, 1899 – February 14, 1984 (85)
    – During World War II, was an inspector at the Ogden, Utah Arsenal
    – Rifles that he inspected are cartouche stamped with the initials “OGEK” in a rectangular box

    Creator of the:

    • 1935 - .357 Magnum cartridge
    • 1956 - .44 Magnum cartridge
    • 1963 - .41 Magnum cartridge

    1956 - Ruger Model 29 .44 Magnum single action Blackhawk revolver

  2. Holiday

    Happy .308 Day

    March 8th
    3/08

    One of the coolest calibers on the block

    Happy .308 to All

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