I started reading Outdoor Life in 1963. Jack O' Connor's magazine articles and books always made me feel I was right there with him, whether hunting deer in Mexico or stalking Dall Sheep in the far north. I have a near complete collection of his books.
Jack O'Connor was one of my two favorite outdoor writers. He was the first. My Grandfather got the big three magazines of the day, Field and Stream, Sports Afield, and Outdoor Life. When he finished with them, he would send them across the field to me. I read every word, but Jack Oconnor was my favorite writer. Skeeter Skelton would join him later, and they'd go back and forth as to which was "my favorite," mostly depending on who I read last. I was never really a rifleman, but still loved to read Jacks stuff. When I did buy a rifle, I fell back on what I had learned from Jack, and picked a Winchester Model 70, but I went with 30/06 rather than 270. Sears didn't sell a 270 and Sears was the only place around that sold guns. I used a shotgun for most of my hunting, and turned to handguns for my pleasure shooting, but Jack O'Connor always occupied a place on my book shelf.
I've read most of his books and loved the ..270 Winchester cartridge. Jack also liked and wrote a lot about the 7X57mm Mauser cartridge. Perhaps his most interesting book was published after his death. Called "The Last Book", it tells of many things he couldn't while alive.
Excelente biografía y relato.En España el 270 es uno de los calibres preferidos de los recechistas puros y Jack O'Connor una referencia siempre nombrada en libros y artículos en lengua castellana.Aqui tiene grandes seguidores de su trayectoria y sus trabajos.
Jack O’ Conner and Outdoor life is where big game hunting started for me , I never missed his articles and story’s of his hunts ! I also was impressed with the .270 Win ctg performance over many others ! Even today it’s still a great big game hunting cartridge! Jack’s books are extremely well documented and written !
Grew up reading Jack O’Connor in Outdoor Life and pretty much bought and read all his books, still have a few. Fine turned my rifles and shot guns because of the interest he generated in hunting and firearms. He is a legend. We’re watching from Missouri. Great video, very interesting and well done. Thank you.
Jack was an enigmatic combination of Western toughness and a consummate rifleman. While no one questions O'Connor's affinity and affextion for the .270, he also favored the 7X57 Mauser caliber and used it to good effect.
Jack’s wife was a keen shot and she used the 30/06 as her Heavy Rifle in Africa. She would use it for the Big Five as she detested the recoil of the 375 H&H magnum.
Should throw in Elmer Keith. I grew up on both. Slow heavy bigger bore Vs 270 Win Zipper. Use Both, a 270 and a 35 Wheelen👍 And Jack had several big bores for Africa
I was 12 years old when Jack passed. Was a sad day for this young kid who ran to the mailbox every month longing for my Outdoor Life magazine to arrive! Outdoor writers have never been the same. Nobody could take you up in the mountains with you like Jack did monthly!
I started reading Outdoor Life in 1963. Jack O' Connor's magazine articles and books always made me feel I was right there with him, whether hunting deer in Mexico or stalking Dall Sheep in the far north. I have a near complete collection of his books.
Hang on to those treasures!
Another great video ! I read all his stuff when I was a kid ! Championed of the Winchester model 70 in 270 !
Thank you, glad you are liking these. We'll keep them coming!
Jack O'Connor was one of my two favorite outdoor writers. He was the first. My Grandfather got the big three magazines of the day, Field and Stream, Sports Afield, and Outdoor Life. When he finished with them, he would send them across the field to me. I read every word, but Jack Oconnor was my favorite writer. Skeeter Skelton would join him later, and they'd go back and forth as to which was "my favorite," mostly depending on who I read last. I was never really a rifleman, but still loved to read Jacks stuff. When I did buy a rifle, I fell back on what I had learned from Jack, and picked a Winchester Model 70, but I went with 30/06 rather than 270. Sears didn't sell a 270 and Sears was the only place around that sold guns. I used a shotgun for most of my hunting, and turned to handguns for my pleasure shooting, but Jack O'Connor always occupied a place on my book shelf.
That’s great to hear. Love these stories/reminiscing! Did you see our Skeeter video?
I have a 1950 vintage model 70 in 270 win with a Lyman 3X scope.
I affectionately call it the "Jack O'Connor Special". I use it for everything.
Sounds like a beauty!
I've read most of his books and loved the ..270 Winchester cartridge. Jack also liked and wrote a lot about the 7X57mm Mauser cartridge. Perhaps his most interesting book was published after his death. Called "The Last Book", it tells of many things he couldn't while alive.
His list of works is impressive. Will have to dive into "The Last Book"
Thanks for the biography. I have read his articles for many years but never knew much about him. He was an unique individual to say the least...
You’re welcome, thank you for watching!!
Excelente biografía y relato.En España el 270 es uno de los calibres preferidos de los recechistas puros y Jack O'Connor una referencia siempre nombrada en libros y artículos en lengua castellana.Aqui tiene grandes seguidores de su trayectoria y sus trabajos.
¡Gracias por mirar!
Excellent presentation. Thanks for sharing new information on Jacks life.
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Jack O’ Conner and Outdoor life is where big game hunting started for me , I never missed his articles and story’s of his hunts !
I also was impressed with the .270 Win ctg performance over many others ! Even today it’s still a great big game hunting cartridge!
Jack’s books are extremely well documented and written !
at least spell name correctly.
It is a fantastic cartridge!
I've been around elk hunting for many years and 270 is one of the most successful elk hunting cartridges I've ever seen.
It’s a great cartridge!
Grew up reading Jack O’Connor in Outdoor Life and pretty much bought and read all his books, still have a few. Fine turned my rifles and shot guns because of the interest he generated in hunting and firearms. He is a legend. We’re watching from Missouri. Great video, very interesting and well done. Thank you.
Thank you and thanks for watching. He was a definite legend!
Jack was an enigmatic combination of Western toughness and a consummate rifleman. While no one questions O'Connor's affinity and affextion for the .270, he also favored the 7X57 Mauser caliber and used it to good effect.
He did have a soft spot for the Mauser too!
Jack’s wife was a keen shot and she used the 30/06 as her Heavy Rifle in Africa. She would use it for the Big Five as she detested the recoil of the 375 H&H magnum.
My boyhood mentor.
RIP Jack and Elinor.
Wish we had more mentors like this for future generations.
Should throw in Elmer Keith. I grew up on both. Slow heavy bigger bore Vs 270 Win Zipper. Use Both, a 270 and a 35 Wheelen👍 And Jack had several big bores for Africa
Great video! Love the men that developed our sport ans sent their lives filling us with their knowledge, wisdom, and stories. Keep them coming.
Glad you enjoyed it! Will do!
I was 12 years old when Jack passed. Was a sad day for this young kid who ran to the mailbox every month longing for my Outdoor Life magazine to arrive! Outdoor writers have never been the same. Nobody could take you up in the mountains with you like Jack did monthly!
Sorely missed. We need more like him!
it was jack o connor that got me into guns and hunting, thanks jack!
That’s great!!
More than the rifles Jack O'Conner used I'd like information of the scopes he had on those rifles.
We’ll see what we can find out 👍
There is a Jack O'Connor museum in Lewiston, Id. Well worth the time to go thru it. His rifles are there along with his wife's rifles.
It’s on the bucket list!
Nice video, have all his books
Cool, thanks for watching!!
Those are not cows deer they are Coos deer (Coues).