I have one priced out on Brownells right now at 1400, without the barrel. Has all the goodies I would put on the one from DPMS eventually, but unshootable without the BHW barrel I want ot put on it. The barrel is $320 or so. Thats about 1800, cheaper than the SASS and other high end guns from DPMS, Armalite, etc., but still 800 more what the GS vendor was asking.
I am more focused right now on reloading and ammo. Have quite a few guns. I am not that excited about .223
It is too light for my liking.
The .308 is a good round. I still like 30-06 a lot too.
Also shoot a model 94 Winchester and a model 71 Winchester. the model 71 is a real thumper. Kicks like a mule. But KnockDown? WOW
Bought some Hornady 200 gr FTX Leverevolution bullets for it. Have not loaded them yet, but when the end of the year reports are put away, I will. That original load was with a Barnes 250 gr. bullet. Incredible impact. The lighter FTX bullets have a rubber ballistic tip which improves range, accuracy and speed. Either bullet will take down anything on the American Continent.