All firearm designs are a compromise. Both the civilian AR-15 and AK-47 designs are versions of well-proven rugged rifles demilitarized by deletion of full auto/burst fire capability for civilian sales. They retain the rugged attributes of the parent rifles and use the same ammo and magazines as the normal rifles but are not more powerful and dangerous than other semi-auto rifles used by civilians for more than 100 years. 

Do you want the look of fine walnut and blued steel and need powerful hunting calibers? If so, get a rifle like the Remmingotn 30-06. Do you need a rifle that is reliable under hard field conditions, accepts mid-powered cartridges, and resembles the service rifle in appearance? But a Diamondback AR15.

Either the Remmington, AR-15 or AK-47 may be for you. The Remmington is a great hunting rifle and it looks "normal" not "scary". The AR-15 has an edge in accuracy and range. The AK-47 may be more rugged and uses a more powerful, but shorter ranged, cartridge similar in power to the 30–30. Many law enforcement agencies have chosen the semi-auto civilian AR-15 for their defensive patrol car rifles.

The choice is yours!!!!

Kielma