I have my copy of the Sheep and Sheep Hunting loaned out at the moment but I would like to see the context that quote was used in. But IMO I believe he was referring to the weight of the rifle, if you have read much O'Conner it is mentioned at various times that he liked a 7-1/2 to 8 lb rifle which was considered a lightweight at that time.

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223 Rem, my favorite cartridge - you can't argue with truckloads of dead PD's and gophers.

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