I research AR's last year... most of what I ended up wanting I would have had to wait 12 - 16 weeks. I ended up going to GanderMountain and purchasing a Bushmaster Varmint Special... I am happy with it it shoot 1" groups at 100 yards... someone who knows how to shootprobably do better. My only complaint is that it is not already camo'd.

Im pretty partial to my Rock River compared to my dpms...

I'll probably end up getting a bushmaster. I've heard pretty decent things about them, and they seem reasonably priced, and also EVERYONE seems to have them.

Remington 700 R is the only way to go

I've had a Bushmaster for the last seven years, and have shot a lot of rounds out of it. I have not had a single problem at all. And have hunted with it a lot as well. It is an absolute tack driver...I woud probably get a tactical scope, as I absolutely love it. But that's just me and my opinion, but I don't think you would regret it.

Plus there's a reason why Remington would buy them, and it's not b/c they make bad guns.

Haha, and that's exactly the reasons I'd like to get one. They seem really reliable, and I keep hearing only good things about them. I've fired one before as well, it was pretty nice. Thanks for all the input everyone.