Looked but dont think anyone mentioned, what about an AR10? I know it may be sacrilegious, but thats what I hunt with and actually dont even own a bolt action. 16" Windham Weaponry with suppressor. Can get it in any large caliber, mine is 308. Weighs 7 pounds without the suppressor. Very short, carry as many bullets as you want, 1x4 adjustable scope, its perfect for anything north woods has. I wanted an all around AR10 I could use for north woods hunting, longer range hunting if needed, and SHTF rifle. Covers all the bases, almost a perfect saddle gun for me.
I think the perfect saddle gun would be 300 Blackout with an 8-10' barrel (not sub sonic ammo). Anything inside 100 yard would be DRT! This will be my next upper build.