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Is the Socom 16 a good rifle?

With great speed, accuracy and knock down power, the Springfield M1A SOCOM 16 is a fine firearm for sporting and defensive use. A throwback to the rifles of old but with modern engineering, the Springfield M1As are accurate, hard-hitting, and boast a great deal of power thanks to a larger caliber 7.62 x 51 mm NATO or .

How accurate is the M1A 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.

What caliber is the M1A Socom 16?

308
308 Rifle. The M1A™ SOCOM 16 7.62 was designed in 2004 to pack . 30-caliber horsepower into a package typically reserved for much lesser guns.

Is the M1A a good sniper rifle?

This rifle holds a lot of history and is a solid choice for many applications after six decades. There’s nothing like holding a piece of history in your hands that’s made of wood and steel. The M1A is the closest thing most people can own to a genuine M14, the last battle rifle of the U.S. military.

What is the effective range of M1A Socom 16?

It will easily launch any weight . 308 Winchester round accurately out to 300 meters. Rear sights on the SOCOM are enlarged military aperture-type sights with click adjustments for both windage and elevation. The front sight is a tritium post manufactured by XS Sights.

How far can a M1A shoot?

The M1A does great at the 600 yd range but starts to get somewhat iffy at the 1000 yd range. The bullet I’m using is the Sierra 168 hpbt MatchKing at 2800 fps muzzle velocity from a Fulton Armory Peerless grade M1A. Apparently the bullet starts to yaw as it goes subsonic which has a negative effect on accuracy.

Is the M1A a good 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.

Does the military use the Socom 16?

308 Winchester caliber. Its newest . 308 model is the M1A SOCOM 16. 30 Caliber Rifle became the standard long arm of the U.S. Army.

What is the most reliable combat rifle?

The AK-47 is the most iconic infantry fighting rifle ever produced. Millions have been produced, and AK-series weapons have been present in conflicts on every continent since the rifle was introduced in 1947. The AK-47 has a legendary reputation for reliability and durability due to several factors.

What is the most popular rifle in the world?

Designs produced in numbers exceeding 1 million

The M1A is often looked at as a long range rifle, but it also makes a good scout rifle and, in fact, Springfield actually makes a Scout Squad model specifically for this purpose. Shooting the M1A with a Leuplold Scout Scope Using it as a scout rifle necessitates different things from a scope, though.

Is a M1A worth it?

Yes the M1A is worth the money! They are expensive compared to other firearms but you get what you pay for. With the economy being what it is, there are deals out there. Used ones are usually cheaper. Sometimes people get rid of them because they need money and there’s nothing wrong with the weapon.

Is the M1A considered an assault rifle?

The M1A is a semi-auto rifle, hence labeled “assault rifle”. The Remington 700 is a bolt action rifle…therefore NOT labeled a “assault rifle”. Both are dangerous weapons in a trained marksman possession.

Are Springfield Armory’s M1A made in the US?

Springfield Armory Inc. engineers, manufactures and assembles their legendary M1A™, 1911, 911 and SAINT® AR-15 lines of firearms in Geneseo, Illinois .