You can find the Colt Match Target specifically called out as not an assault firearm under N.J.A.C. 13:54-1.2 Definitions as follows:
The following are not considered assault firearms within the meaning of this definition:
1. The Colt Match Target rifle, based on the manufacturer's specifications, is not part of the
AR-15 series, and, thus, is not prohibited under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1w(1). Although this rifle
may resemble the Colt AR-15, there have been substantial changes to the firearm, including
the receiver, which is not identical to an AR-15 receiver. In addition, because of changes in
the configuration of the firearm, the Colt Match Target rifle is not substantially identical to
a firearm prohibited under this classification.
I personally went after these models for the same reason Displaced Texan gave.
