I just finished up a M70 build for a client, finished at 8lbs 2oz w/o scope. 25” barrel, extended top and bottom tangs, wood stock. The MASSIVE S&B scope puts it up to 9lbs 13oz. It’s pretty pleasant to shoot either way.

Anyways, I think 9-9.25lbs scoped is about perfect for a .375.

That 9lb 13oz seems reasonable to me, esp. if it is intended for Africa and someone else might carry it. As I recall 10lb 4oz is thought right for the .450/.400 and it kicks little more.