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Emcon5, Im defining the term "tactical" as in the styling that consists of parkerized metal, composite stock, and a matte finish overall. "Tactical" rifles also have all sorts of rails to attach items to, and often have adjustable stocks. For example, the AR15, M4 carbine, etc. mostly your modern military firearms.
I'm defining "sporter" as a blued rifle with a wood or possibly a synthetic stock. No rails for mounting anything other than a scope. They usually have non adjustable stocks but if the stock is adjustable, it's a target stock. For this category, think of your .22 rifles, Winchester lever actions, bolt action rifles and semi autos. Basically all the guns that were made for civilian use.
Somebody also pointed out a third category, sporterized or just standard old military rifles. This could be like an old M1 carbine, sks, maybe the ak47 platform too. These rifles share the styling of both.
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