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In today's market, gun owners have many excellent options to choose from when selecting a semi-auto rifle for personal protection or recreational shooting. Our team had the opportunity to test many of these firearms earlier this year, and we've used that experience to rank the 5 best semi-auto rifles you can purchase in 2023.
Each rifle on our list offers a compelling blend of features that enhance shootability and improve overall performance. And although price is always a factor, it was not the primary consideration when narrowing down our picks for this blog. Instead, we've focused on identifying the best modern semi-auto rifles money can buy.
Sporting upgraded B5 furniture and IWI's 2-Stage Precision Match Trigger, the Zion-15 is an excellent rifle for new and experienced shooters alike. This rifle shoots like a high-end gun without the high-end price tag, making it a phenomenal value as well as an all-around great firearm.
The M10X remains one of the finest tactical AK rifles available in 2023, featuring enhanced internals as well as a Magpul Zhukov side-folding stock and ambidextrous controls. The Picatinny top rail and M-LOK handguard provide plenty of space for mounting your preferred optics and accessories.
First introduced back in 2018, the Sig Sauer Tread AR-10 effectively set the standard for what a modern battle rifle should be. This gun ships with a Magpul CTR stock, Sig's proprietary pistol grip, ambi controls, and a polished single-stage trigger for a smooth, crisp break.
Daniel Defense is renowned for producing some of the best AR-platform rifles in the world, and the DDM4 RIS III is no exception. This lightweight variant of the standard DDM4 improves on the original in every conceivable way - from the mid-length gas system to the incredible 12.5" RIS III rail system.
For those who demand the best of the best, few rifles can rival the LWRC Individual Carbine DI in terms of features or functionality. Every facet of the IC-DI is specifically engineered to deliver optimal performance in a highly adaptable platform that is ready to tackle any mission right out of the box.
You may have noticed that we did not include any semi-auto snipers above, and that's because Semi-Auto Sniper Systems (SASS) deserve a list of their own. Be sure to watch our video to discover our top picks and learn more about what makes Semi-Auto Sniper Systems so special.
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