If I end up going for it. I'm betting that i'll be driving for hours to find public land vast and deserted enough to really be able to shoot the thing. But that's ok. Some people spend the day driving for hours just to find the right fishing spot. Others make a day out of taking out the 50 BMG to stretch it's legs.
I've seen recently the Barrett semi auto with the longer barrel for sale from Grab a Gun for only $6999. I remember they were never less then $10,000 for a long time.
I'm not interested in spending that much money though.
The Noreen ULR looks very strong, reliable, and accurate and can supposedly be had for right at $2000. That leaves a lot of money for a decent optic and ammo.
Heck. I paid $1880 for my black Dan Wesson Valor 1911. I'd just have to add $1000-$1200 for a good scope and mount. Then maybe another $600 for ammo to last for a long time, since I doubt i'd shoot more then 20 rounds at a time, even with guests shooting it.
Even at $3.50 a shot, if you shoot 20 rounds, that's only $70. If I were to take an ar-15 out and went through 200 rounds at .30 cents a shot that's $60. Also it's pretty easy to have close to $2000 into an ar-15 if you have good parts, great optics, good sling, extra mags etc. If one were to buy a rifle like the Noreen ULR, you just have to spend an extra grand on the scope and mount, otherwise the cost of the whole rig and ammo is about the same as a really nice ar. The way I see it, it's just a different kind of fun for about the same price. The only downside is trying to find a place to shoot it, well, that and trying to make room for it in the safe!!!
I'm interested to see if more people will join the party by sharing their experiences and opinions.
