Considering there is essentially nothing similar between a bolt action and an AR, this question is essentially a toss-up, isn't it?
I'm looking for something to take to the range, shoot out to the three hundred yard berm if I want, and basically really enjoy having in the gun cabinet! Since .223 is such a commonly available and inexpensive round these days, I'm almost certain I want to go in that direction, but am having a tough time deciding which direction to go in re: bolt vs. AR!
I do have a billet AR lower in the closet, so anything past that would just be ordering, but have no problem letting it sit there longer. Money is an object, so thanks for not suggesting buy both! Keeping the whole project under a grand would be ideal. (Glass obviously can get really expensive, so let's stick to the firearm first, and I will consider upgrading scopes as time passes - as there are some solidly made, reasonably priced scopes out there.)
Thanks for any and all suggestions y'all can make - I really appreciate your input.
I'm looking for something to take to the range, shoot out to the three hundred yard berm if I want, and basically really enjoy having in the gun cabinet! Since .223 is such a commonly available and inexpensive round these days, I'm almost certain I want to go in that direction, but am having a tough time deciding which direction to go in re: bolt vs. AR!
I do have a billet AR lower in the closet, so anything past that would just be ordering, but have no problem letting it sit there longer. Money is an object, so thanks for not suggesting buy both! Keeping the whole project under a grand would be ideal. (Glass obviously can get really expensive, so let's stick to the firearm first, and I will consider upgrading scopes as time passes - as there are some solidly made, reasonably priced scopes out there.)
Thanks for any and all suggestions y'all can make - I really appreciate your input.