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AR-15-platform rifles are among the most popular firearms being sold.

The AR in "AR-15" rifle stands for ArmaLite rifle, after the company that developed it in the 1950s.

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The Modern Sporting Rifle

Growing in popularity, modern sporting rifles have evolved to become a real option for hunters -- even for old-school hunters like Doug Painter.
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Take a Closer Look

Modern sporting rifles are not all that different from your father or grandfather's hunting rifle. Looks can sometimes be deceiving, so take a closer look and discover just how similar they are.
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