What is the M1A SOCOM 16?
The M1A™ SOCOM 16 takes the classic M1A to a whole new level. A handy, tactical rifle, the M1A™ SOCOM 16 has a specially-engineered 16.25″ barrel that’s mated to the gas system with a proprietary muzzle brake to reduce felt recoil in a big way.
What if you swapped out the stock on an M1A?
The M1A is highly adaptable through the use of aftermarket stocks. A Sage International EBR stock is shown below the M1A SOCOM 16 CQB rifle. What if you flipped that so the stock adapted to you, the shooter? Swapping out the stock on an M1A can completely change the ergonomics of the rifle to better suit your shooting style and needs.
How adaptable is the M1A?
The M1A is highly adaptable through the use of aftermarket stocks. A Sage International EBR stock is shown below the M1A SOCOM 16 CQB rifle. What if you flipped that so the stock adapted to you, the shooter?
Should I swap stocks on my SOCOM 16 CQB?
Most aftermarket stocks come with an adjustable cheek rest to compensate for the scope height. The SOCOM 16 CQB comes from the factory with an excellent pistol-gripped stock. But you might need even more versatility. I have two reasons why I’d want to swap stocks on an M1A. Reason one is for better accuracy and comfort with long-range shooting.
How accurate is the M1A SOCOM?
The M1A SOCOM has the exact same action and mechanics, thus the dependability we have come to expect. From a bench, the author was able to effectively engage steel targets all the way out to 400 yards with nothing more than a 3 MOA red dot sight on his SOCOM 16 CQB.
Who makes M1A SOCOM?
Springfield Armory, Inc.SOCOM riflesSpringfield Armory M1A SOCOMDesigned2004ManufacturerSpringfield Armory, Inc.Produced2004–presentSpecifications14 more rows
Do they still make M1A?
Available to the public since 1974, the Springfield Armory® M1A™ is a semi-automatic, civilian-legal version of this classic rifle that delivers power, value and performance. From its two-stage military trigger, detachable box magazine and flash suppressor at the muzzle, the Standard Issue M1A™ stands ready to serve.
What is the effective range of M1A SOCOM 16?
The SOCOM's barrel is chrome-moly 16.25 inches in length with one turn in 11 inches right-hand twist rifling with six grooves. It will easily launch any weight . 308 Winchester round accurately out to 300 meters.
Is the M1A Socom a good gun?
Absolutely. It would make a terrific brush gun and with its forward mounted picatinny optics rail and . 308 chambering, it can be used as a scout rifle quite easily, though it is a tiny bit heavy at just under 9 pounds without optics or ammo. The M1A rifles, from the compact to the full sized.
Is Socom 16 a scout rifle?
THE ULTRA-COMPACT Sporting a short 16.25″ barrel and shortened gas system, the SOCOM 16 features a forward mounted “scout” mount rail for an optic.
Is the M1A still used in military?
The M1A has proven to be a long lasting rifle that has stood the test of time and remains as popular today, at least with civilians, as it was at its inception. And even in the military, the M1A has still found a role to serve our country.
Why is the M1A so popular?
What makes the M1A a remarkable rifle? Durability – the thing is built like a tank and will take any and all abuse you can put it through. If you need a rugged semi-auto . 308 that will put up with serious punishment on the range or on the hunt, you can't do much better.
Is M1A a good sniper rifle?
It is accurate, offers fast follow-up shots, it is extremely reliable, and it takes optics relatively easily. The M1A Standard from Springfield is a reproduction of that classic M14 rifle retrofitted for civilian use. The Standard comes chambered . 308 Win. or 7.62 NATO.
What does Socom 16 stand for?
SOCOM stands for “special operations commander,” and the 16 refers to the fact that this rifle–actually, a carbine–has a barrel that's just over 16 inches long, which is the shortest length rifle barrel you can own without the ATF coming to have a talk with you.
Is the Socom 16 a m1 Garand?
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How accurate is a Springfield M1A?
The most accurate ammunition for the M1A was the 152-gr. Dual Performance, which clocked in close to 1.25 MOA group at 100 yards on a very hot day. Both 175-gr. bullets shot 1.5 MOA very constantly.
Modular Moves?
You’ve probably swapped stocks on an AR, so you understand how an aftermarket stock can make a major difference in shooting comfort and accuracy downrange. And the modularity of the AR design makes this a breeze, with tons of aftermarket parts available.
Archangel Precision Adjustable Stock
The M1A barreled receiver drops into the Archangel polymer stock, so it is easy to assemble. Don’t miss Yamil Sued’s video on the Archangel stock.
VLTOR Improved Modstock System
Use this stock if you have a shorty M1A like a SOCOM or Scout Squad model with the shorter barrel. This stock is made of a proprietary carbon fiber composite which makes the stock strong yet lightweight. The magwell is relieved of material so magazine changes are fast.
Sage International EBR Stock
The Sage Industries EBR (Enhanced Battle Rifle) stock is a precision chassis system (Don’t miss Jeremy Tremp’s review of the Sage EBR stock ). Machined from billet aluminum, the EBR is a drop-in replacement stock system. The close tolerances and rigidity of the chassis increases accuracy in the M1A barreled receiver.
Delta 14C Chassis
The Delta 14 completely changes the M1A SOCOM experience (read Travis Pike’s complete review of the Delta 14 chassis ).
