I don't know about obsessed. But the AR market is now flooded with low-cost AR rifles, making them more attractive for the average consumer. You can get a reliable AR for a third of the price of an M1A. That leads to a ton of aftermarket support for ARs.
The cost of ammunition is another consideration. Checking luckygunner.com just as a quick reference.
They have .308 starting out at around $0.80 per round.
They have 5.56 starting out at around $0.45 per round.
I don't know about obsessed. But the AR market is now flooded with low-cost AR rifles, making them more attractive for the average consumer.
You can get a reliable AR for a third of the price of an M1A. That leads to a ton of aftermarket support for ARs.
The cost of ammunition is another consideration. Checking luckygunner.com just as a quick reference.
They have .308 starting out at around $0.80 per round.
They have 5.56 starting out at around $0.45 per round.