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America loves semi-automatic rifles. Whether it's for defensive purposes, competition, or hunting, there is a definite place for the semi-automatic rifle compared to the likes of a bolt-action. Today, we're looking at America's favorite semi-automatic rifles.
9. Ruger AR-556
- Approx. base price: $1,019
- Chambered in: 5.56x45mm, .450 Bushmaster, .350 Legend, .223 Wylde, .300 BLK
About the Ruger AR-556
The Ruger AR-556 is manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. in Southport, Connecticut. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. produced 3,263,701 rifles between 2016 and 2020, which accounts for 22.0% of all U.S. rifle production.
8. Colt M4 Carbine
- Approx. base price: $849
- Chambered in: .223 Rem, 5.56x45mm
About the Colt M4 Carbine
The Colt M4 Carbine is manufactured by Colt CZ Group in Hartford, Connecticut.
7. Browning BAR Rifle
- Approx. base price: $1,230
- Chambered in: .243 Win, .308 Win, .270 WSM, .270 Win, .30-06, 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm-08, .300 Win Mag, .25-06 Rem
About the Browning BAR Rifle
The Browning BAR Rifle is manufactured by Herstal Group in Morgan, Utah.
6. Smith & Wesson M&P15
- Approx. base price: $489
- Chambered in: .22 LR, 5.56x45mm, 6mm ARC
About the Smith & Wesson M&P15
Smith & Wesson Corp in Springfield, Massachusetts manufactures the Smith & Wesson M&P15. Smith & Wesson Corp produced 1,596,895 rifles between 2016 and 2020, which accounts for 10.8% of all U.S. rifle production.
5. Zastava Arms ZPAP
- Approx. base price: $1,100
- Chambered in: 7.62x39mm, 5.56x45mm
About the Zastava Arms ZPAP
Zastava Arms manufacture the Zastava Arms ZPAP in Des Plaines, Illinois.
4. Springfield Armory M1A
- Approx. base price: $1,770
- Chambered in: .308 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor
About the Springfield Armory M1A
The Springfield Armory M1A is manufactured by Springfield, Inc. in Geneseo, Illinois. Springfield, Inc. produced 543,566 rifles between 2016 and 2020, which accounts for 3.7% of all U.S. rifle production.
3. Springfield Armory Saint
- Approx. base price: $1,023
- Chambered in: 5.56x45mm
About the Springfield Armory Saint
The Springfield Armory Saint is manufactured by Springfield, Inc. in Geneseo, Illinois. Springfield, Inc. produced 543,566 between 2016 and 2020, which accounts for 3.7% of all U.S. rifle production.
2. Ruger Mini-14
- Approx. base price: $1,259
- Chambered in: 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm
About the Ruger Mini-14
The Ruger Mini-14 is manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. in Southport, Connecticut. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. produced 3,263,701 rifles between 2016 and 2020, which accounts for 22.0% of all U.S. rifle production.
1. Ruger 10/22
- Approx. base price: $379
- Chambered in: .22 LR
About the Ruger 10/22
The Ruger 10/22 is manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. in Southport, Connecticut. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has produced 3,263,701 between 2016 and 2020, which accounts for 22.0% of all U.S. rifle production.