I have a second love to go with fishing which is about equally as expensive. That is firearms.

Since I own a boat I do not have a lot of cash to put into anything new but i have wanted a good AR type hunting rifle for a good long while.

Looked at a mess of models and calibers finally put my order in for a Rem R25 in .308 today. Found a place near me that would special order it at $300 below retail. Can't beat that. patience pays off every now and then.

I am totally stoked, cannot wait till it gets in.

Got any interest in a Trijicon Tri Power optic for the top of it when you are not hunting?

Let me know, I'll make you a deal.

That R25 is supposed to be a nice shooter. I have shot the R15 and was pleasantly surprised.

Since "retail" differs quite a bit, do you mind if I ask what you paid for it?

About $1280, the cheapest could find them around here beyond that was $1,599.

I am looking forward to getting it into the range. I am probably on a terror watch list now after visiting so many evil black rifle web sites in the last 3 weeks checking out specs and prices and reviews.

While an AR based .308 can be used for ulterior motives, I really liked the design on the remington. I balanced real close with the DPMS  models (especially since they MAKE the R25 for remington).  I liked the longer barrel, and the Moss Oak color scheme. It also has a smaller capacity mag. I know that may be downside for some AR folks but I really do not need 25 rounds to take out a deer. If I cannot get the job done with 4, well I need to pack it up and go back to the  range. LOL.

   That being said, I may get a higher capacity mag for the range. Have not decided yet.

If you haven't seen one yet, check out the Nikon Coyote Special w/ the Predator BDC reticle.

Doesnt come in the Mossy Oak, so it might not match up too well, but is a SWEET scope.

I thought that camo pattern looked a little different than the R25, but that may be just from me looking at it on the computer.

The R25 we have at work has more of a lighter green; that scope looks darker.  Some people are sticklers for having stuff match exactly.

That is a bad arse scope and worth every penny.