Elmer Keith and Jack O'Conner stories

[C.O.B.]

I've read both of their works extensively. Opposite ends of the spectrum for sure. Jack favored the 270 and Elmer thought a 375 H&H would make a good varmint round.

[James L. Martin]

If you haven't read " Hell I Was There" well let's say it's a hell of a ride. You will not be disappointed.

[TxHuntermn]

Originally Posted by James L. Martin

If you haven't read " Hell I Was There" well let's say it's a hell of a ride. You will not be disappointed.

If I remeber correctly, that was the book where he described taking a Muley at over 200 yds, with an open sighted model 29 S&W.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by Rich Anderson

I've read both of their works extensively. Opposite ends of the spectrum for sure. Jack favored the 270 and Elmer thought a 375 H&H would make a good varmint round.

Yep these guys were the ultimate in point/counterpoint article writing in the outdoor magazines of the day.

Rich I noticed your Hemingway quote in signature. Have you ever read Hunting with Hemingway. It was a book written by Hemingway's niece as story's retold by her dad Leicester. Good read with lots of bravado and almost outlandish recklessness.

https://www.amazon.com/Hunting-Hemin.../dp/1565113845

All those Hemingway's off'd themselves. Rough.

[C.O.B.]

No I haven't and thanks for the link. I need some new reading material.

[Tom Flanigan]

Originally Posted by Rich Anderson

I've read both of their works extensively. Opposite ends of the spectrum for sure. Jack favored the 270 and Elmer thought a 375 H&H would make a good varmint round.

Opposite ends of the spectrum for sure. I read them both as a boy but I was an O'Connor person through and through. My love of the .270 started as a boy from reading his books. He used it on elk and other large game with success. My early loading recepies came from his books and articles. He only used the 130 grain bullet. I loaded some with 150 grain handloads and found them deficient from an accuracy perspective. Keith said anyone who hunted elk or moose with a .270 was a fool. I disagree. I have killed many moose with the .270 with 130 grain handloads and they don't go far after being hit. I have read that the acrimony between O'Connor and Keith was real.