Note: I just saw Ruger has listed their 10 round mags for "only" $75 each now. So a lifetime supply of mags would not be $2000. It will "only" be $1500.
I'll keep my Mossberg. It's AR10 mags I already have and I got them on sale for $19 each, so I got the whole lot (7) for under $140. A savings of about $1360 over what the Ruger would have cost for the same capacity. My rifle and scope together didn't cost $1360
You are still correct that the AICS type mags are more cost & stocking for the log run makes a really good point.
But let it be noted that the all metal AICS type 10 rounders can be had for closer to $60 each, MDT makes a 10 round polymer for $40, And, 10 round Magpuls can be had for $35. Some like polymer, some don't. The handy 5 round Magpuls for about $30 have a 90 second mod that allows them to hold 6. Speaking of .308 case size cartridges in this case.
