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I should still have my copy but have no idea where it is, or you'd be welcome to it.

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Sea...amp;tn=Calling+Coyotes&x=38&y=12

Thanks Ken. And thanks for the link, too.

Rich

Well, yeah! Who wouldn't want to be able to shoot all the time and not have to work?

My point was that I would have a hard time feeling sorry for the guy. Made (well, litigated for) a killing and now he gets to do whatever he wants. I have no problem with the guy. I think he was very knowledgable, but he wasn't an especially elegant writer, but then again how many Jack O'Connors or G. Sittons are there? He got his point across fairly clearly, but put no decoration on it. There are worse things you can say about a man.

Is that date right, Ken? I always thought that I was about the same age as RJ, but that puts him at 11 years younger.

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All jokes aside, I did enjoy reading Jamison's articles, as he approached everything with an open mind.

That blows me away. That puts me older than him.

I'm thinking that the late 70's was when he started writing for the magazines. I know I've got some early 80's issues of ST with his articles.

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I took the 1978 to mean his DOB. Forgive me if that is incorrect. Perhaps Ken means he's known RJ since 1978.

Now that I think about it, I have to believe the latter. On my desk I've got a Feb 1996 issue of ST that contains a RJ article about 30-06 varmint loads. It's hard for me to believe he was 18 when that article was published.

Rick's first article in Handloader was in Number 49 - May/June 1974 - Page 30 - and it is entitled "Ohaus." So he was writing at that time.

Just guessing, I'm thinking that Rick's birth year was 1950 or so.

A personal comment: Rick's ballistics lab is unbelieveable. Basically, Rick went to (fill in the arms maker) and presented a line of cartridges with total data and specs, only to be told "Thanks, but no thanks." And shortly later the company brought out precisely the same cartridges.

That, my Campfire friends, is wrong

I would have sued their asses off, too. And I would have won.

Corporate stealing seems to have become quite acceptable and somewhat of an art form in the firearms industry.

I've also been ripped-off and thrown away, so I can attest to that fact.

I will NEVER be back and I suspect that my friend Rick has learned this lesson, as well.

Flame on. Have fun tearing up a fine man, truly a man whose knowledge of ballistics exceeds that of most in the industry.

Back to lurkdom.

Steve

Steve,

Thanks for the background and perspective concerning Rick Jamison. I had heard the same story that you recounted, but never knew whether or not it was true. Now I do.

He's an honorable man that was treated dishonorably.

(another)Steve

Rick's books are available used as follows:

The Trapper's Handbook
Jamison, Rick
Bookseller:
ABBS VOL 1
Littleton, CO, U.S.A.)
Bookseller Rating: 3-star rating Book Price:
US$ 10.00
ISBN: 0910676674
Publisher: Dbi Books, Northbrook, Illinois, U.S.A.
Publication Date: 1983
Binding: Paper
Book Condition: Very Good


Book Details
Calling Coyotes and other Predators
Jamison, Rick
Bookseller:
Ducky Waddle's Emporium
Encinitas, CA, U.S.A.)
Bookseller Rating: 4-star rating Book Price:
US$ 19.95
Description: Minor edge wear and rubbing, interior perfect, overall condition is very good. Black and white photos throughout. 5.75" X 8.75", 151 pgs. Bookseller Inventory # T-3002

Kevinbob says "Check 'em out!!!

And now you'd probably be in someone's back yard.

Read what I wrote, and try to understand its literal meaning.

Thanks, Ken. Sometimes I need a good slap upside the head.

Steve, I don't know if that was directed at me or not. My comment was intended to be poking a bit of fun at Daveaverageguy. I was not intending to flame RJ. I read just about everything I came across that he wrote, and enjoyed most of it, and learned a lot. My comment was that he was not another O'Connor, but I don't believe we will ever see another O'Connor. RJ wrote things in a clear, straight-ahead manner, no fluff, just information. Almost like an engineer... that's dang close to a compliment from me.

I like what RJ wrote. Since he was wronged and won a bunch of $$, so be it. That doesn't deter from what he wrote or did. I would like to read more of his material.

From everything I have heard, he got screwed out of the WSM line after working with Winchester on it. For that, he rightfully sued. Where most people have a problem is him laying claim to ALL short mags and collecting $$$.

I have to say that I enjoyed his articles too, and wonder why he doesn't self publish some books on ballistics and handloading. I'd certainly buy them.

Thanks for the clarification, Steve. I still hold RJ in high regard. Have learned a great deal from his old articles and am sure I will continue to learn more as I occasionaly look back through my old ST magazines.