I have received some interest in a rough comparison table for the military style carbines that may be used for hunting.
Here is such a table for those interested.
Relative Specifications Military Style Hunting Carbines
Firearm Weight Loaded Length Magazine
US M1 6.2 lbs 35.5 inches 15 shot
Carbine
M4A1 6.6 lbs 32.9 inches 30 shot
M16A2 8.8 lbs 39.6 inches 30 shot
Mini-14 7.4 lbs 37.3 inches 20 shot
Series 580
SKS 8.8 lbs 40.2 inches 10 shot
Sample Battle Rifles
Firearm Weight Loaded Length Magazine
M1 Garand 10.0 lbs 43.6 8 shot
M14 10.25 44.1 20 shot
FN-FAL 10.25 44 20 shot