Is the Springfield M1A Socom a good rifle?
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.
How accurate is a Springfield Socom 16?
Todd ran a broad selection of ammo through the SOCOM 16 during testing. Accuracy was good, with the gun averaging roughly 2 MOA at 100 yards with all loads using the non-magnified MRO. I found that the 16.25″ barrel sacrificed roughly 150 fps against a 22” barrel of a standard M1A.
Is the Springfield Armory M1A any good?
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.
Is the Socom 16 CQB?
The M1A™ SOCOM 16 CQB in . 308 Win. features amazing power in a close quarters-sized package. Featuring a short 16.25″ barrel and shortened gas system, the CQB is equipped with a pistol-gripped composite stock with an integrated collapsible five-position buttstock.
Should I buy a Socom 16?
There are virtually no good reasons to buy an M1A SOCOM, instead of other rifles that do a better job for virtually any specific use. And there are much better choices if you are looking for a general purpose, full power, shorter-barreled rifle. The M1A is an iconic rifle, and has its place.
Can you hunt with an M1A?
The M1A may not have the range of some bolt action rifles. It may be heavier than some other rifles. However, it’s a very “acceptable” hunting rifle.
What does Socom 16 stand for?
special operations commander
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 a Springfield M1A an assault rifle?
But in 1994, President Clinton signed into law the Federal Assault Weapons Ban, which prohibited the manufacture of civilian firearms with a bayonet lug, and subsequently Springfield removed the feature from the M1A rifle, and they have not restored it even after the law expired in 2004.