Jack O'Connor

[Smokey]

I have always felt JOC was the most honest of the gun writters. I think I have read most of his books multiple times and frequently use them as a refrence.

[Hi Ball]

I very much appreciated the writings of Elmer Keith and his knowledge but Jack O. was my idol as a your hunter armed with a .22LR in the late 50's. I now have collected many of his works, even though for me reading was a real chore in those days and is more of a strain today. These will all be passed on to those who can derive much more out of Jacks works than I could.

He was very very good at writing and hunting and I for one am glad he shared his hunts, with those who enjoyed and wanted to take part in his world. He has my vote for being one of the top writers in the sport! Now as a young hunter, I knew someday I would hunt those mountains and go to the Dark Continent as well, dreams that people like Jack plant in ones mind for a life time.

[Pat Hurley]

I have read everything Jack ever wrote and consider him one of the legends. He was one of the few to tell of his missed shots. What he did with a .270 Win and Silvertip bullets (which he considered the best of his day before Nosler Partitions came along) were amazing. My only wish is that he could have shot the .270 WSM (mine shot a 230 grain bullet 3462 fps last week with pin point accuracy) and wrote about it. Good shooting.

[Altjaeger]

Originally Posted by Pat Hurley

I have read everything Jack ever wrote and consider him one of the legends. He was one of the few to tell of his missed shots. What he did with a .270 Win and Silvertip bullets (which he considered the best of his day before Nosler Partitions came along) were amazing. My only wish is that he could have shot the .270 WSM (mine shot a 230 grain bullet 3462 fps last week with pin point accuracy) and wrote about it. Good shooting.

As i recall (and I could be wrong) he was not especially fond of the .300 WM and probably would have felt the same about the .270 WSM. Make it .007 of an inch larger and Warren Page would have fawned over it with todays powders.

[MOGC]

Originally Posted by Pat Hurley

I have read everything Jack ever wrote and consider him one of the legends. He was one of the few to tell of his missed shots. What he did with a .270 Win and Silvertip bullets (which he considered the best of his day before Nosler Partitions came along) were amazing. My only wish is that he could have shot the .270 WSM (mine shot a 230 grain bullet 3462 fps last week with pin point accuracy) and wrote about it. Good shooting.

Of course you are being sarcastic. No .270 cartridge on the planet shoves a 230 gr. bullet @ 3,400+ fps. Right...?

[Altjaeger]

Originally Posted by MOGC

Of course you are being sarcastic. No .270 cartridge on the planet shoves a 230 gr. bullet @ 3,400+ fps. Right...?

LOL, and they talk about the 6.5x55 having long bullets. I am sure that fat fingers caused that reading of 230 grain bullet.

[MOGC]

Ahhh, I see, a 130 gr. bullet... I really wasn't thinking too quick or I would have picked up on that. Sorry for being overly picky.

[Hi Ball]

Hey MOGC.........YES, that was a typo no doubt about it as we all do make such mistakes now and then, me especially since I seldom proof read my type.

[Chuck S]

Here's another Jack OConner fan. I've read most of his books and articles and rate him as one of the all time best outdoor writer/hunters. He sure had a way with a tale that still rings true today.

[Lumox]

If your ever in Lewiston Idaho stop in at the Jack OConnor center in Hells Gate State Park, on display you will find Jacks trophy collection. Animals he took from all over the world. One in particular scared the krap out of me, a lion so real and posed as if it is about to pounce on ya. Entry is free but donations are appreciated.