Understanding that this is not a survivalist site and owing to the fact that many regulars to this site are in the know, I'm looking to purchase an AR-15 rifle or equivalent and I'm trying to educate myself as to the whats, wheres, whys and hows. I am fed up with the several Ruger ranch rifles and mini-14's that I have owned due to lack of accuracy, poor fit, and general AR-15 envy. Could any of you point me in the right direction as far as how much I would have to spend to do it right; buying new or used, preban/post ban etc... Use would be for fun, tinkering and "hobbying"( later customizing/ mods.), pest control, and, well, the obvious. I desire "minute of groundhog" accuracy to about 150 yards (I have other solutions out to 400+!). Thanks in advance, Andy.<br><br>