I have the earlier version that takes the Ruger rotary mag instead of the AR mags. Wish I had the AR mag version. I was planning on putting it in a Magpul Hunter, but Magpul couldn't handle the two versions, at least as of a few years ago. As it is, it is a pretty good option for a ranch or farm rifle. Reasonably accurate, decent trigger, threaded barrel. Stock is pretty bad. I think it occupies a pretty good place in terms of a bargain .223 bolt. But if you want to shoot small groups, I'd look at the Tikka, or build something that is a clone of your target guns. I don't ever shoot mine, at least not since I put a PVA .223 barrel on my Nucleus.
I don't agree that these somehow have less utility than an AR. With a can they are pretty pleasant and you would be hard pressed to burn the barrel out.