I like being able to reach out when I want to.... the AR10 in 7.62 I have is heavy, but I don't plan on trashing around the woods to carry it, unless its to sit and wait from a far off. I have a Ruger Scout as well in .308 Win that is also a great rifle, but it's not an AR. Since I have reloaded the cartridge for many years, it's just something that stuck with me since I was active duty back in the 70's, for everything I've hunted... the cartridge just works.