I have watched an Armalite pop apart and have some of the same issues, so just be aware that all guns are made by man, and mechanical, and thereofre you will get some that have issues.
I too own a DPMS LR-308 and I also have an el-cheapo AR as well.
BUT....if I had $2k to include some mags and optics, I would budget about $900-1100 on the gun, - $200 on the mount and mags, and the remainder on good glass. That leaavea alotta room for some great makes of gun.
Psalm 19:14-May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
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