I was in the market for a 6.8 and was futtin around with a couple ordering options when my FFL called me. A 6.8 deal he was doing fell through and he offered it to me...so I jumped on it. She wasn't everything I wanted, but it was complete and on island....everything else was bolt ons so I didn't sweat it, though I paid more in the end.
I had my FFL complete assembling the upper and lower last year, and quickly put 20 rounds through her. She kicks just a hair more than the .223...that's it. A pleasure to drive! Honestly, I lucked out, right place at the right time. I've since added a 3-9x40 illuminated tactical short scope, quad rail and grip-pod, vortex flash hider. I've got the Crimson Trace lazer/light combo on the way, then I'm pau.
Ammo is a bitch, locally it's running $45-60 for a box of 20! I've mostly purchased ammo when I or ohana is on the mainland. Each adult can bring 11# in checked baggage, I came back last week and spend $20 per box...such a great deal for 200 rnds. I've got "XXXX" rounds locked up, and hate to think how much I spent; however I now have a reload set and will doing my own once I get out and hit the range.