Let's be real - most of us are shooting deer under 300 yards, near our truck, in decent weather. That $3000 custom rifle isn't gonna kill a deer any deader than a basic setup. What actually matters when rifle shopping: 1️⃣ Weight - Will you hate carrying it after mile two? 2️⃣ Trigger feel - Does it break clean for you? 3️⃣ Action smoothness - Cycles without binding? 4️⃣ Optics mounting - Fits your scope setup? Even the cheapest .308 at Bass Pro with a budget Vortex will punch through a deer's vitals at 100 yards. Modern manufacturing made cheap barrels surprisingly accurate. Save your money for better glass or more ammo practice instead. #hunting #riflechoice #budgethunting #huntinggear