Elmer Keith and Jack O'Conner stories

[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.