bonanza,

You are right..... what I really want is a 375 Flanged, with claw mounts, and about 9 lbs without scope!! Gotta be one out there somewhere.

I've look at the Merkel 375 @ Champlins, it goes 10 lbs 5 oz. That is one ounce more than my 470.
What does your Merkel in 375 belted weigh?