[M.T. Pockets]

Like I mentioned earlier, I've got to get around to reading more of O'Conner's material. Charmichael had already taken over at Outdoor Life when I was old enough to subscribe.

I've read a lot of more Keith, I find it very entertaining. The man really led an interesting, eventful life. I've always heard about the conflict between he and O'Conner but never read anything where it got personal from either man. I know Elmer called the .270 a "Marginal Coyote Rifle" and O'Conner told another writer that his wife has killed more big game with a .270 than he ever would in his lifetime, but I never remember either taking a shot at each other.

Skeet, did you ever meet Warren Page ? I heard on a good day he had the temperment of a wounded bear. I think G. Sitton followed his footsteps. Both were brilliant people and great gun writers though. I think they both shortened their own lives with their hard living too from what I heard.

Differences aside, my heart goes out to any parent who loses a child, regardless of age.