Requirements:
1) cost effective. I'd like to be <$2k for a pig gun and optic. Maybe this will see a little range use but primarily just annual pig shooting
2) auto loader. Preferably AR platform, because they are cool.
3) readily available ammo. I've never reloaded for a rifle. I'd like off the shelf, affordable ammo for now.
4) 1x + some level of magnification
I was thinking about a colt .308 AR and dropping a 1-4 on it. Recommendations?