Yes, they are a tad pricey. Seeing abound $800 as a median price on the net. If the gun shop will give us a price break on two rifles, I may jump.
I’ve read some that gun prices have dropped a little recently, but I guess that depends on what your looking at.
Seems that AR models are all over the place price wise, as there are so many out there.
Here’s a pretty nice deal:
http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-16-midlength-moe-freedom-rifle-5164452021.html
They’ll ship to any FFL holder to do the transfer...
I’d also check gunbroker.com, you’ll find an amazing variety there.
Bass pro has DMPS oracle on sale for fathers day $400