Nolo, I suspect I know what inspired you
Yeah, he has another thread on that rifle design - somewhere between a FN49 and a Rasheed and a VZ 52 rifle and the moon and NYC.
To refresh for those answering the question:
1. Shotguns are not allowed, this is a RIFLE question.
2. Not all semi-autos are banned, just evil military style ones, which I assume includes the Kel Tec SU-16.
3. Bolt guns in milsurp config ARE banned under the scenario posed.
So it comes down to, do you want an (a) semi-auto sporter, or (b) levergun, or (c) pump, or (d) turnbolt sporter? And specifically which one? And also, what caliber?
I'd want semi-auto sporter first (I said the Browning BAR above, but the Ruger Deerfield carbine in .44 mag does have its merits), pump second, levergun third, and turnbolt sporter fourth - this is focusing on speed of followup shots, on which I place a high premium.
The Remington 7600 or 760 does have the additional appeal of having 10-rounds mags available for it, as does the 7400 (same mags). The issue there is sketchy reliability, if you believe the internet.