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2/2/2010 12:01:46 PM EDT
Just brain storming on what rifles that are currently being made that can be used for self defense.
I look at a Defensive Rifle as a semi-automatic rifle with removable box magazines that have a capacity of 15rds or more.

Kahr Arms M1 Carbine
Caliber - .30 Carbine
Capacity - 15/30rd Magazines

AR-15
Caliber - Misc
Capacity - 20/30/40rd Magazines

Mini-14
Caliber - 5.56x45mm/6.8 SPC
Capacity - 20/30rd Magazines

Mini-30
Caliber - 7.62x39mm
Capacity - 20rd Magazines

AK-47
Caliber - 7.62x39mm
Capacity - 20/30/40rd Magazines

AK-74
Caliber - 5.45x39mm/5.56x45mm
Capacity - 30rd Magazines

FN PS90
Caliber - 5.7x28mm
Capacity - 50rd Magazines

FN FS2000
Caliber - 5.56x45mm
Capacity - 30/40rd Magazines

MSAR STG-556
Caliber - 5.56x45mm
Capacity - 30/42rd Magazines

MSAR STG-556 E4
Caliber - 5.56x45mm
Capacity - 20/30/40rd Magazines

Kel-Tec RFB
Caliber - .308 Winchester
Capacity - 20/30rd Magazines

Kel-Tec SU-16
Caliber - 5.56x45mm
Capacity - 20/30/40rd Magazines

CETME/G3 Clone
Caliber - 7.62x51mm
Capacity - 20/30rd Magazines

FN FAL Clone
Caliber - 7.62x51mm
Capacity - 20/30rd Magazines

Springfield Armory M1A
Caliber - 7.62x51mm
Capacity - 20/30rd Magazines

TPD AXR
Caliber - 5.56x45mm
Capacity - 20/30/40rd Magazines

Steyr AUG
Caliber - 5.56x45mm
Capacity - 30/42rd Magazines

Robinson Arms XCR
Caliber - 5.56x45mm/6.8 SPC/7.62x39mm
Capacity - 20/30/40rd Magazines

FN SCAR Mk-16
Caliber - 5.56x45mm
Capacity - 20/30/40rd Magazines

CZ Vz.58
Caliber - 7.62x39mm
Capacity - 30rd Magazines

Armalite AR-10
Caliber - 7.62x51mm
Capacity - 20rd Magazines

KAC/DPMS SR-25 Clone
Caliber - 7.62x51mm
Capacity - 20rd Magazines

Bushmaster/Remington ACR
Caliber - 5.56x45mm
Capacity - 20/30/40rd Magazines

Sport-Systeme Dittrich StG-44
Caliber - 7.92x33mm
Capacity - 30rd Magazines

Century Arms Galil
Caliber - 5.56x45mm
Capacity - 30/35/40rd Magazines

Century Arms HK33
Caliber - 5.56x45mm
Capacity - 30rd Magazines

ETA:

Benelli MR1
Caliber - 5.56x45mm
Capacity - 20/30/40rd Magazines

Sig Sauer 556
Caliber - 5.56x45mm
Capacity - 20/30/40rd Magazines

Other then these rifles; are there any other rifles currently being made (brand new production) that would fall under these guidelines? Right now off the top of my head I think that there is a pretty good selection of rifles that would easily do the job as a defensive rifle and this list is simply currently new in the box stuff.... I know that there are a ton of good older designs. Bolt Actions, M1 Garands, SKS Carbines, Lever Actions, Pistol Caliber Carbines etc.....

2/2/2010 12:40:12 PM EDT
[#1]
SIG SAUER 556
2/2/2010 12:54:05 PM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
SIG SAUER 556


.....is pure Fing junk.
2/2/2010 1:19:32 PM EDT
[#3]
SKS-D (AK47 mags)
Surplus 30 Carbines (very underrated as a defensive carbine, IMO)
2/2/2010 2:00:54 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
SIG SAUER 556


Thanks I knew I forgot something......
2/2/2010 9:03:37 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Quoted:
SIG SAUER 556


.....is pure Fing junk.


This. I damn near bought one until I actually shot and inspected one. Bought an XCR instead and love it. I also have the MSAR E4, an AR with an 18" LaRue Stealth upper, and M1A, and eventually I'll get either a SCAR-H or HK MR762.
2/3/2010 4:13:21 AM EDT
[#6]
Don't forget the Sterling sporter 9mm rifle.
2/3/2010 5:59:39 AM EDT
[#7]
I added the Benelli MR1 to the list. I forgot that they're out. Seen them out in the wild already.
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