Still considering it as there is ammo available at a reasonable price. 1000 rounds should last a long time. If I run out, I'll take up reloading in my spare time when I retire. I own a 243 in a Browning lever gun and a 300 win mag in a BAR. I just want to expand the use of the AR a little. Two uppers in different cals. is like having two rifles. I love shooting this thing. I'll still use the 223 for plinking and 3 gun compition but I just want to expand the use a little. I killed a good size hog last year with the BLR at about 85 yrs and couldn't believe the hole it put in it with a 92gr balistic tip in the 243. About the size of a half dollar exit! I also have a good friend who lives in north Texas whos wall is full of 150 classor better whitetails all taken with a 243 so size is more than enough. I just like the ballistics of it.