I was going to spend 1.6k for the RPR
You won't touch what you really want for that much money. Now not saying that is a bad rifle, but you will be left wanting. I'd say buy an origin, keystone accuracy barrel and a bravo. Similar cost without a rigger and when you finally decide to go up in rifle you should get more money out of it when you sell. A burnt out RPR won't net you crap for money when you go to sell.