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Jack o connor s big game hunts outdoor life by jack o connor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Books by jack oconnor author of the hunting rifle goodreads. He died in 1978, so technical stuff in anything he wrote is going to be out of date. Jan 22, 2014 the late jack o connor was one of the most celebrated gun writers of recent times, a longtime shooting editor at outdoor life and regular contributor to the gun digest annual book. One of them was a first edition of oconnors the shotgun book and ive been reading it for the past few days. And in classic oconnor, his loyal followers will discover a unique treasury of more than forty magazine articles that have never appeared in any book until now.

I like the grainy blackandwhite photos shot in the field. Jack oconnors big game hunts by jack oconnor abebooks. Reading the legendary library left by sportsman jack oconnor in 1902, jack oconnor, this countrys foremost gun and hunting writer was born and he died in 1978 just two days short of his 76th birthday, was born in nogales, arizona, where he grew up in what he fondly described as the last frontier. To millions of americans, jack oconnor still stands as a landmark figure in hunting and the shooting sports. Featured in this gun digest heritage series book are stories by the towering giants of the trade, luminaries such as jack oconnor, elmer keith, warren page, col. Apr 20, 2018 oday, jack oconnor, sheep hunting, and the model 70 winchester in. Jack oconnor books list of books by author jack oconnor. Apr 27, 2020 one of them was a first edition of oconnors the shotgun book and ive been reading it for the past few days. Old elmer keith and jack o connor hated each other with a passion. Jack oconnors gun book has been added to your cart add to cart. Jack o connors most popular book is the hunting rifle. I too was a fan of jack oconnors and his 270 winchesters. Nine great quotes from jack oconnor sporting classics daily. Jack oconnor is the author of books such as the complete book of rifles and.

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The gun was passed around and taken to the range to be sighted in for the hunt. The art of hunting big game in north america is a good hunting book, and the lost classics has great stories. Incredibly, the book lists the serial number as 3127703. Jack oconnor s most popular book is the hunting rifle. The legendary life of americas greatest gunwriter hardcover december 24, 2001 by robert anderson author. So different by hayes, dermott paperback book the fast free. Here is a list of jack o connor s books, in chronological order by date of publication. Anniversary open house, gun show of collector and custom firearms, and outdoor writers forum with renowned writers from across the country. Jack oconnor books biography and list of works author of the. The best of jack oconnor gun firearms big game safari hunting guns hunter book.

It is a reprint of the book first written in the 1952 era. Admission is free to the park for the event, but does not allow access to other areas of. Photo courtesy of jack oconnor hunting heritage and education center. Jack oconnors gun book by jack oconnor 1 edition first published in 1992 not in library. The catherine nevin story by oconnor, niamh paperback book the. Jack oconnors prose is invariably charming, informative, entertaining, and occasionally sassy. The book is a compilation of magazine articles written, as far as i can tell, in the 50s and 60s. The title of this book is hunting rifle and it was written by jack o connor. The hunters shooting guide the biggame rifle jack oconnors big. Game in the desert has great stories from the bad old days, but you need to be prepared for some. Reading the legendary library left by sportsman jack oconnor. I too was a fan of jack o connor s and his 270 winchesters.

Thanks to jacks entertaining and informative writing style, generations of. Jack oconnor january 22, 1902 january 20, 1978 was an author and outdoorsman, best known as a writer for outdoor life magazine, where he served as shooting editor for 31 years. Jack o connors last book, most of it written in the last year of his life. Buy jack oconnors gun book by jack oconnor online at alibris. I had just finished reading another jack o connor book written after this one, and i found a fair bit of it written in that later one. Jack oconnors gun book more editions of jack oconnors gun book.

Covers handguns, shotguns, ammunition, sights, game decoys and hunting dogs. O connor s books in my formative years and still use the knowledge i gained from them. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Jack oconnor and the cult of high velocity by chuck hawks. Jack oconnor has 27 books on goodreads with 659 ratings. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.

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A collection of the most memorable of jack oconnors stories from outdoor life. With a sevenlesson rifle shooting course jack oconnor, ray pioch, william sill on. Oconnor is known for being a strong advocate for the. The catherine nevin story by o connor, niamh paperback book the. He was perhaps best known for his worldwide adventures with the. Complete book of rifles and shotguns, with a sevenlesson rifle shooting course. Old elmer keith and jack oconnor hated each other with a passion. Jack oconnor january 22, 1902 january 20, 1978 was an author and outdoorsman, best known as a writer for outdoor life magazine, where he served as shooting editor for 31 years oconnor was well known among shooters and hunters as a proponent of the. It reminds you of the days when shotguns were both tools and works of art and gentlemen used them. Jack oconnor tribute winchester model 70 unveiled guns. The hunting rifle by jack oconnor paperback book ebay. He and some of the most authoritative gun writers of the late 70s collaborated to cover various aspects of shooting as it existed then. He and some of the most authoritative gun writers of the late 70 s collaborated to cover various aspects of shooting as it existed then.

Robert anderson s book covers what happened to jerry. There is no question that o connor wrote extensively about such cartridges. I love to find old hookandbullet magazines, the older the better, and read the oldschool gun writers. Jack o connor s gun book jack o connor s handbook for hunters. Buy now enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The title of this book is hunting rifle and it was written by jack oconnor. Complete book of rifles and shotguns, with a sevenlesson rifle shooting course by jack oconnor 1 edition first published in 1966 not in library. Modern gun writers can not express themselves as well as jack o connor. See more ideas about jack o, hunting art and hunting pictures. Jack oconnor was one of the most prolific figures in american gun writing. I have most of their books, along with a lot of jim zumbo s offerings. Some years ago, it was my pleasure to antelope hunt with henry hank kaufman near challis, idaho.

Shop the latest titles by jack oconnor at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Here is a list of jack oconnors books, in chronological order by date of publication. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new. Thanks to jacks entertaining and informative writing style, generations of readers have prospered from his observations.

The longtime firearms editor for outdoor life magazine introduced a great swath of america to hunting and firearms through countless books and articles. The man whose career had spanned 40 years saying what he thought. So im armed with the book, right here and am ready to take any and all questions. Connor is considered by many to be the father of the.

Amber the preeminent scribes of gun digest and yesteryears firearms literature. The correct serial is 3127765, with the upper portions of the last two numerals being obscured by the front scope base. The 10 digit isbn is 088317054x and the digit isbn is 9780883170540. What is most intriguing is that many of their opinions are just as valid now as they were then. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Reading the legendary library left by sportsman jack o.

Join the legendary sportsman as he pursues the most revered wild game, from moose to tigers. In 1959, jack o connor bought a winchester model 70. I grew up reading jack o connor s articles and books, and on a whim happened to find this one. Book condition was a little worse for wear, but good enough for practical application. The best of jack o connor gun firearms big game safari hunting guns hunter book. I did some research and eventually went back to jack oconnors the hunting rifle top 5 mandatory reading for all rifle cranks, in my humble opinion and he flatly stated that the whelen sling is, for my money, neater, lighter, and. Jack oconnors gun book no additional printings listed edition by jack oconnor author 3. When he started the quest for his first desert sheep, oconnor carried a 10. Jack oconnor 19021978 was a foremost expert on shooting and hunting with rifles, and long time shooting editor for outdoor.

Confessions of a gun editor by jack oconnor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Still, for general information, the complete book of rifles and shotguns is a great place to start. Complete book of shooting by jack oconnor petes vintage. The last book confessions of a gun editor title is a scarce book slipcase set in which jack sounds off on many different insider subjects of the trade, voicing his strong opinions and views on several phases of his professional writing life. His passion and dedication to the caliber and the game animals he pursued is evident in this custom tribute rifle. How to tag a tom in these 4 tough turkey hunting scenarios. Jack oconnors rifle and me welcome to jim zumbos blog. Elmer was all about big, heavy bullets in magnum chamberings. The last book confessions of a gun editor by jack oconnor. Jack o connors prose is invariably charming, informative, entertaining, and occasionally. It was the understatement of the year to say that everyone who shot the rifle was in seventh heaven. Buy jack o connor s gun book by jack o connor online at alibris. This new edition of the rifle book is jack oconnors revised and expanded version of his wellknown shooters classic. I have most of their books, along with a lot of jim zumbos offerings.

Jack oconnors gun book 1953 the outdoor life shooting book 1957 the complete book of rifles and shotguns 1961 an updated excerpt from this book was later published as 7lesson rifle shooting course. The techniques mentioned are timeless and writing style is classic outdoor magazine. It is a compilation of articles written by jack oconnor for sporting magazines. Pictures are black and white and not clear, as if they had been copied from an original copy and not from the negatives. Modern gun writers can not express themselves as well as jack oconnor. I was delighted to be part of this hunt because i eventually filled half of jack o connors shoes with outdoor life magazine. Jack oconnor has 27 books on goodreads with 660 ratings. I went through most of his bookshelf while hunting in montana last year and, like many other american deer and elk hunters, i was sold on his arguments for the.