I'm running through my list of 'cool sh...stuff to buy immediately upon return' and I've decided to purchase a AR-10 style/platform. And.... I'm stuck a bit.

I still have these basic uses in mind:

1. he-man class of tactical rifle
2. hunting animals
2. recreational longer range paper slaying/steel ringing

notice that it's number two and number two (not an accident).

keeping that stuff in mind, does anyone have THE recommendation?

(mods please move if there is a better location)