re: Question regarding rifle specs and Ammo

My “tree” rifle is a custom nosler m48 in 28 nosler with a 26” proof research barrel and a 4-24x52 leupold scope. My suppressor is still in suppressor jail, but my rifle will be even longer when I get it. It’s probably not the best gun for the job, but it hasn’t let me down yet. I swung that long sucker around on an 8pt at 10 yards last year
I feel like you’re over complicating it. Just shoot whatever rifle you like and what you’re comfortable with. If you’re just looking to spend $5k, a $5k rifle will surely get the job done. Mine does for me.

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People busting balls about possibly spending UP TO 5-7k on a gun

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those type guns aren't purposeful at 100 yds. Any $500 gun at academy will do anything you need at 100 yards. At some point, your investment is meaningless.

And I can't begin to imagine cleaning 80-100 deer a year.

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as long as you don’t mind a little recoil.

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You’re shooting a cannon. Follow up shots aren’t likely

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those type guns aren't purposeful at 100 yds.

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But you could have an ultra sweet open sight express rifle on that budget, like a heym express or a mauser 98.

Cool rifles make hunting more fun

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shooting a cannon

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I highly recommend.

Seeing the biggest buck you've ever seen at 30 yards and knowing you've got enough rifle to kill an elephant is very satisfying

If you don’t mind waiting, get an AR SBR in 300 BO and throw a can on it. Several suppressor models to choose from and the SBR with a can gives you that shorter package you are looking for. Get a good optic and if you are only shooting deer at 100 yds or less, you don’t need anything crazy. 3X9 Leupold, Vortex, Steiner, Trijicon, etc. will do just fine.

I’ve not hunted deer with subsonics out of my 300 BO but many recommended against subsonics for deer. I shot a 110 grain VMax and it has performed great on whitetail.