GEISSELE GFR® MOD1, 6MM ARC RECCE or something else?

My understanding is that the Geissele Stratomatch is simply the RECCE with a heavier profile barrel that might be longer in some options.

Factory 6ARC offerings are a little sparse and all over the place in terms of builds. I want a quality premium 6mm ARC AR-15 with a reasonable barrel length for the rifle, thinking 18" to get everything out of the 6ARC without getting excessively heavy for diminishing returns.

Is this rifle going to be similar in overall execution and performance to my KAC SR-15 LPR? What other rifles should I consider? Looking to stay under $3K in initial purchase price.

TIA,
Sid

The Stratomatch also has a built in ARCA rail connector (MK18 vs M16 rails).