And what exactly is available out there that everyone is buying in this price range?
For me personally, I only shotgun hunt and I'm 10-15 minutes from a range, but 45 minutes from public land where I can shoot. So for me in the category of "$1500 range toy" has virtually endless alternatives (including an Armalite AR10) I had an itch for a .308 for a while but I decided to buy a bolt gun and another pistol rather than continue waiting for something that may never come. I've also started collecting parts for building another AR15 upper. That isn't to say I'll never buy one, but in January/February I was prepared to be at the front of the line. Now, I'm in the "maybe someday" group and based on KotKotofeich's post I'm not the only one.
I've never understood why so many on this site act like you can only have one rifle and once you buy something you can't buy anything else.
For me personally I'm not much of a "collector" so my cabinet stays pretty lean. If I don't use something it generally gets rehomed, and if I don't think I'll use it I don't buy it. Where 3 months ago this gun would have filled a need for me, it no longer does. I don't pretend to speak for everyone, but I find it doubtful that I'm the only one in this position.


















































