I love shooting my rifle. It may sound funny but hitting a target at long range, accurately, is like getting an A on a test or something. It give you a sense of gratification for being able to be so precise. I had to learn on iron sights as most people do and I had to put in a lot of time and hard work to be able to hit targets consistently at 800 yds or more. Its still hard for me to do, making sure my math is correct, judging distance, wind, humidity. Who knew shooting was ever so involved. I actually have my own spread sheet I take with me to the rifle range for my AR's if I need to sight something in or sight in a friends rifle or show them how to. I did at one point want to be a marine scout sniper, before I even got into shooting.
I wouldn't say i hate the AR platform, but like any weapon it has its limitations and weaknesses. Thats why companies are still improving on it. Integrating pistons systems like the AK has to reduce heat and add controllability when being fire at full auto. Developing systems that can be fired after being submerged in mud and water and sand and wont blow up in your face or render the gun ineffective. And all the different calibers to make the system truly modular in design. I like my AR's for their purpose, just like I like my all my guns for their purpose. I don't think theres one weapon system out there can do it all...just yet...but hopefully CZ makes it.
I wish there were competitions around me that people weren't absolute fanatics about. Shooting is a sport, and sports are supposed to be fun. I went to one just to spectate and I went to talk to a few guys to learn a thing or two and they acted like I wasn't even there and then got disgusted when I didn't want them to sign an autograph. I dont know about people sometimes....hahahaha