I was just looking at the Scout. . . Still $5-600 more than the AR. Price of a decent optic. . .
OP, are you saying you can only afford one on your list? That makes me sad.....
Grunt Soldier---Thank you for your service. And your story. Anything I might add to this post is feeble compared to your experience.
Grunt soldier....thank you for your time in the sandbox. Guys like you let guys like us play with guns and have these arguments. My hats off to you sir.