If you want it for hunting also I would go with 6.5 Grendel.
If you build it in pistol configuration, the 6.5 Grendel cartridge fits right in line with Indiana's pistol configuration requirements. It is larger than .243 in diameter and under the max cartridge length of 1.8. You can...
After playing around with Custom Rifles for a while.. I would not want to go back to something factory or a few somethings factory.
As far is glass is concerned... it is in the same boat. Although the cheaper glass may look like it and somewhat act like it.. it still does not truly perform/...
I would go for reloading equipment/supplies.... or 25 boxes of Federal .22 550 round.
If you must blow the money and it needs to be something you wouldn't usually do..... the 13,750 rounds of .22 would be a good vote.
How soon are you needing this? Honestly?
I am "upgrading" my 2000 Wrangler to an LS motor as soon as I get an LS engine or get a hair up my a** to pull it out. The 4.0 has 125,000 ish miles on it. Runs great.
I replaced the cam sensor,crank sensor, oil pump drive and oil pump about 3 months...