I know what an AR 30 is and wasn't talking down to the OP, unlike the way you referred to me with your "no clue" remark. The OP simply asked for advice and I tried to give it.
I don't know how you found my opinion to be "talking down" to the OP, unless it was simply that I disagreed with you?:
I don't know how you came to the conclusion that the comment was directed toward you; I feel that the
guy at the gun shop counter was being condescending. It's a common occurance, though I don't know why anyone would treat their customers that way.
I think the OP should appreciate the guy at the shop not trying to sell him a bigger, more expensive rifle then needed. He is someone the OP should trust and go back to because not all shops are that ethical.
Yes, I'm sure it had nothing to do with .300 WM AR-30s being difficult to get and having a slim profit margin. "Oh, that's too much gun for ya. But here, why don't you have a look at this nice 700PSS I happen to have in stock........"
Maybe not, but I've dealt with my fair share of FFL's who don't like to mess with special order guns and will try to talk you out of them or give you the run-around so they can make a sale on something they stock.
We weren't there and don't know how the conversation went down, so assuming he had the customer's best interest in mind is as much speculation as my feeling that it had more to do with ego and profit margin and/or cluelessness about the rifle.
LMAO! You're crazy.......You can never have too much torque, hehehe.
Oh, I agree. But I have learned that there is a practical limit for street use. If you can't get the power to the ground, it's useless. Even with spool, fat DOT slicks and 4 link, anything more than about 500 HP & 700 ft/lbs is just wheelspin in a ~3,000 lb car.