The first hunting book I read was by O'Connor and was given to me by my muse, guru, first gunsmith and reloading teacher.
I got a couple more and then started reading all I could about shooting and reloading.
Hunting came in 3rd as internal ballistics soon captured my imagination and quite frankly I turned out to be a mediocre hunter of land animals.
I am not patient enough and get cold easily.
Later came the 12ga and I found out I liked and was OK at bird hunting.
My first handgun was a 44 magnum 7.5" Redhawk and I was smitten to the point of becoming a 44 specialist.
This, as with many, led to me reading most all of Elmer's words as I finally acquired both Gun Notes volumes which are his magazine columns.
Vol. 2 also contains several letters between Jack and Elmer.
The acrimony between the two definitely helped sell magazines and I have always suspected that at least some of it was manufactured or at least egged on by the publishers.
The letters between them are certainly civil in tone if not in complete agreement.
Both authors are well worth reading to this day and that's a testament to their expertise.
Couldn't resist slipping in this seemingly appropriate cartoon:
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"Everything 44"
Last edited by Nemo288; 08-16-2021 at 03:57 PM.
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