Some writers exist only to make others look better. Sherman Bell's factual reporting has put the onus on nearly 100 years of lies and propaganda about Damascus barrels and short chamber pressure. He is greatly responsible for the reuse of great old guns from the past.

Peter Hathaway Capstick could retell a really great story whether it was his or someone elses. He is greatly responsible for repopularizing the safari, and since this has provided much needed income in many African countries which would have otherwise slaughtered much game for temporary food, he did much to keep this game from becoming extinct.

Then there are the opinion writers who are merely filler between advertizments in current bathroom magazines.