The Bronx is less than five minutes from where I grew up. Decent amount of non-rural hunters in NY as a decent number of families have properties in the rural areas or know friends who do. It's not a large number, but more than you think. We are able to get a 30 plus man deer drive every year...
Did you make sure you had weight on the back of the bareshaft to simulate and arrow with fletching? I usually use electric tape wrapped. Also of you field points and broadheads match at the distance you'll be shooting then I'd be happy. Now is not tinker time
After reading this thread I looked myself because I was going to be in the market this year. I can't believe the wait times if I order online. Everything I saw as November. Friends dad owns an appliance store I may go talk to him
Good research on your end. Like others have said if you were smart enough to run the numbers yourself like that go an invest it on your own somewhere or possible talk to an advisor. A lot of people don't know about those hidden fees that you unearthed so good on your end I think your move is smart
I love my Maven B-2 9x45. Totally worth it and they have already made due on their guarantee for me. When I get some spare cash I'll get a Maven spotter as well