I have a 9.3 in a Blaser rifle. Loaded with a sling it's 8 lbs.
I wouldn't want it any lighter. Factory loads are medium/mild but with heavier loads it has pretty good recoil.
I have routinely shot mine out to 400 & 500 yards with 250 AB So it's not really a short range round
Going spring bear hunting in BC this coming May.
Lefty C