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[VictorCharlie]

The question of price really comes down to two things.

1. How far do you want to shoot at?

2. How much do you want to spend on a scope?

Assuming you are shooting under 1000m, I am pretty sure a base AR10 LR such as the DPMS version comes stock @ $1200 give or take. You could spend another grand on a variable scope. This base setup (I say base loosely with a scope costing a Grand) will provide you accuracy at sub MOA at ranges near 1000m. Once a weapon system is accurate at sub MOA it really takes a tremendous marksman to ascertain a true difference. It is better to go cheaper on the weapon and spend more on the scope. For $2000-2500 you could get a pretty good "black rifle" w/scope for distance shooting. That being said any "tricked" out semi-auto rifle is going to reach $2500-3000 w/o the scope. So Nameless unless you can stack rounds on top of one another at 800+m I would buy a good rifle and great scope. Plus the great thing about AR10 variants is the plethora of aftermarkets parts. Buy a $1000 dollar rifle now and over the next few years put another $1000 worth of mods and upgrades and you will be able to shoot with just about anyone. Knowing a good gunsmith is important as well. I personally like the Springfield M1A over the AR10 but that just personal fit.

[Nameless]

The question of price really comes down to two things.

1. How far do you want to shoot at?

2. How much do you want to spend on a scope?

Assuming you are shooting under 1000m, I am pretty sure a base AR10 LR such as the DPMS version comes stock @ $1200 give or take. You could spend another grand on a variable scope. This base setup (I say base loosely with a scope costing a Grand) will provide you accuracy at sub MOA at ranges near 1000m. Once a weapon system is accurate at sub MOA it really takes a tremendous marksman to ascertain a true difference. It is better to go cheaper on the weapon and spend more on the scope. For $2000-2500 you could get a pretty good "black rifle" w/scope for distance shooting. That being said any "tricked" out semi-auto rifle is going to reach $2500-3000 w/o the scope. So Nameless unless you can stack rounds on top of one another at 800+m I would buy a good rifle and great scope. Plus the great thing about AR10 variants is the plethora of aftermarkets parts. Buy a $1000 dollar rifle now and over the next few years put another $1000 worth of mods and upgrades and you will be able to shoot with just about anyone. Knowing a good gunsmith is important as well. I personally like the Springfield M1A over the AR10 but that just personal fit.

I hear your words V.C, thanks for your advices, If ever I decide to buy one, I will take your advices seriously in consideration if ever I decide to buy something in the case eventually.