OneInTheBoiler, you just expressed your opinion on what works best for you, nothing more. I can respect that. I fully realize that what I use may not fit into someone elses idea of an ideal weapon. Heck, it's what makes the world go around. Thank goodness that we're all different people with different ideas.
OldTurtle, I should have added that I use a scope on all of my rifles. It allows me better bullet placement. My 20" AR is an HBAR, the 16" is a LW, or pencil barrel. There is a BIG difference in weight between my two rifles. Either way, we both have ARs that we like. MI VHNTR