If I was going to own a "blackish" rifle it would be an AK. They are at least made of steel and wood. I have had bunch of older military rifles and some como bloc stuff but got bored of it. The 7.62x39 cartridge is in my opinion better than the .223. At lest you could kill a mule deer with it at reasonable range.

When I looked at a thread marked Modern sporting rifle I expected something more in line with this forum. Calling an Ar that starts us all down the path to people wandering around in the bush deer hunting with a three point sling, tactical vest, and a flashlight on the bottom of their Rifle and I find that turns my stomach.