Here's my take, FWIW:
When you're shooting it, pay attention to the trigger. Then, when you decide you want an upgrade, go here:
Bill Springfield. I have one of his triggers, and his improved buffer. Very nice "plug 'n play" additions.
For a sling, I have an Armageddon Carbine sling. Similar to a VTACs, but I like the slide buckle better, and it has the bungee working for it.
Don't have the paddle mag release yet, but that's next. I'm in no great hurry, since I have long skinny fingers and can just barely reach the stock mag release without changing my grip.
All in all, I like it. Not as light as some other 308s out there, but the ergos suit me fine, and it's a nice shooter. Not too bad on the recoil, and with a decent scope, I'm good out to 500 or so without too much trouble.
Be sure to post some pics of your baby. I'm probably going to start a thread, once I give mine a paint job.