Skeeter Skelton survival

[rio grande]

"Back about `72, Skeeter Skelton wrote an article, before there was any talk about BO Bags, about his one essential handgun and a kit for it. He chose his 5" model 27 S&W, a Lyman 310 tool, a 160gr Keith bullet mold, pot & dipper, Unique powder and a few hundred primers, plus some lead and cases. All this packed into a musette bag, about like a GI Gas Mask bag. Of course, he wouldn't get too far in his Tony Lama's, versus hiking boots, but for a self-sufficiency kit; he had chosen the most versatile of what he had. For power, lightweight ammunition, accuracy, and versatility for woods living, it is hard to argue with his reasoning."

Anyone have a copy of this article? 

[pab1]

I don't think this is the same article you are thinking of, but it does list some of the items he carried for long trips in the field.

http://www.darkcanyon.net/A%20Letter%20From%20Skeeter%20Skelton.htm

Here are a few more of Skeeters articles.

http://www.darkcanyon.net/skeeter_skelton.htm

[rio grande]

Thanks!  That's not THE article, but it is a good one. I printed it out for keeping.
They don't make 'em like Skeeter anymore.

[pab1]

They don't make 'em like Skeeter anymore.

Yep, or Elmer Keith!

[uncowboy]

I remember this article very well. I set out and made the same kit with a lee aluminum mold and a lee Loading kit. I also did one for the 410 shotgun I used on my trapline. When all was said and done the weight of the kit  I said that I would be better served just carrying ammo instead of the kit. It was still neat . I was about 13 when I did this. J.Michael

[Wyo. Coyote Hunter]

  Rio, I think if I sift through about 500 old gun mags. I might have this article, but have company coming for the next few weeks. If you remind me again, I will look for this story. I read much of Skeeter's stuff, and saved most of it. It is merely a matter of finding this magazine. I haven't looked though them for maybe 10 years since I retired. But I would say if I had the exact article, it is still there. Will try and look for it. Also, I just remembered, I had a file with some of Skeeter's stuff that either I didn't want the entire mag. or it was partly ruined to begin with. You are right, he and Elmer were something else. What we have today isn't much.

[PeterCartwright]

Just found this thread.  I know it's an old post, but the reference to Skeeter's article bugged me.  I knew I'd read that piece multiple times and thought I had it around.  I did!  Found a reprint in a large, paperback book entitled "Hunting For Handgunners" published by Larry Kelly and J.D. Jones.  Unfortunately, the editors of this collection of pieces didn't provide information on the original publication.  

Skeeter's work may not be "new", but his logic sure seems sound to me.  Hard to argue with the well constructed .357 for an all around woods gun.  (Since I don't have an N frame, I'd probably opt for my tried and true GP100 instead.)

PC

[rio grande]

Just found this thread.  I know it's an old post, but the reference to Skeeter's article bugged me.  I knew I'd read that piece multiple times and thought I had it around.  I did!  Found a reprint in a large, paperback book entitled "Hunting For Handgunners" published by Larry Kelly and J.D. Jones.  Unfortunately, the editors of this collection of pieces didn't provide information on the original publication.  

Skeeter's work may not be "new", but his logic sure seems sound to me.  Hard to argue with the well constructed .357 for an all around woods gun.  (Since I don't have an N frame, I'd probably opt for my tried and true GP100 instead.)

PC

I had an old 5" m27 once, best shooting d/a revolver I ever had.  It was a little beat up, but even so that revolver probably would sell for $600 today.
Out of my league now, wish I'd a kept it!
  I think Skeeter would agree the GP100 would do the job just as well!

Wyo. Coyote Hunter, if you find that article I'd sure like a copy!
THANKS

uncowboy, I kinda agree w/ you.  But I guess his reasoning was, when you couldn't buy any more ammo, he could ALWAYS make more as long as he could scrounge some lead. That was theendoftheworldasweknowit stuff.  And primers are quite a bit lighter than loaded rounds.