Choosing a semi-automatic rifle starts with identifying the intended application, caliber, operating system, barrel length, overall size, magazine pattern, stock configuration, optics compatibility, accessory mounting options, weight, and other features that affect handling and performance.

Choosing a Semi-Automatic Rifle Type

• AR-Platform Rifles: Highly modular rifles available in numerous calibers, barrel lengths, handguard designs, stock configurations, and optics-ready setups for sporting, range, competition, hunting, and other lawful applications.
• Traditional Sporting Semi-Autos: Rifles with more conventional stock designs and configurations commonly used for hunting, recreational shooting, ranch use, collecting, and general sporting applications.
• Rimfire Semi-Automatic Rifles: Commonly chambered in .22 LR and other rimfire cartridges for training, recreational shooting, small-game hunting, and target use.
• Pistol-Caliber Carbines: Shoulder-fired semi-automatic firearms chambered in cartridges commonly associated with handguns, offering a compact rifle platform for range, competition, training, recreational, and other lawful uses.

Caliber, Barrel Length and Configuration

Semi-automatic rifles are offered in a wide range of chamberings, from rimfire cartridges to intermediate and full-power rifle calibers. Barrel length, stock design, handguard, operating system, magazine capacity, trigger, sights, and overall firearm weight can all influence how a rifle handles and which applications it is best suited for.

Optics and Accessory Compatibility

Many modern semi-automatic rifles include factory rails, M-LOK handguards, threaded muzzles, adjustable stocks, and optics-ready receivers. Before selecting accessories, confirm mounting interface, firearm dimensions, caliber rating, and manufacturer compatibility.

Buying Semi-Automatic Rifles Online

Semi-automatic rifles purchased online are generally shipped to an eligible Federal Firearms Licensee for required transfer procedures. Review our guide to buying firearms online or see our FFL transfer information for additional details.