[makersmk2013]

The first question is what brand of rifle do you prefer,do you know?A good place to start is slickgunsdotcom .They have user submitted deals from everywhere on every brand you can think of.They start at around 620 for the ones in stock,with the choice of DPMS or S&W and have it sent to your local FFL usually for about $25.At that price you can then go over to Natchezshooterssupply and pick up 1000 rds of federal American eagle ammo for $349.That keeps you just under your dollar target and “loaded for bear”.

[SgtHooper]

The 1000 rds for 349$ is 223 stuff, not 308. 1000 rds of 308 runs ya 5-700$. So choose wisely grasshopper!