Hang in there, youll get it. Just my take. Other stock colors are OD Green and Black. Meaning no two are alike. I witnessed a live-fire demonstration of this load fired into calibrated 10 percent ballistic gelatin. An M1a has an acceptable precision of 3moa and accuracy of 1.5moa. Good shooters will no doubt stretch that a lot, with high BC bullets, but big game is way different than steel gongs. Youve got to rock them into the receiver sort of like an AK, but because the guns ship with short 10 rounders, youve really got to drive the front notch of the mag deep into the mag well, rock the rear of the mag back towards the trigger, and simultaneously push up to get the magazine seated correctly. My love affair with a 308 as lasted my lifetime. .308 WIN MSRP $1,942 - $2,087 Shot a 10 round group that was 3.6" width and 6.8 inches high. I packed an m 14 for two years while stationed in Germany, and I was a combat medic. If I want sub moa, the RPR comes out, if I want lightweight, the AR sbr comes out, but all in all, the m1a scout gets the most comments and provides the best day. Lightweight and agile rifle solutions that come packed with enhanced components selected for rugged durability. it did not take too much work to get a group about 1.25 inches at 100 yards. I am a skinny guy and I found out that a 308 rocks me back some. The Leupold scope features a one- inch tube made from 6061-T6 aluminum, with 14 MOA finger click adjustments, fast-focus eyepiece, and 15 inches of eye relief. So the M-14/M1A platform saw a pretty serious re-emergence starting around 2004. That said, there has also been quite a bit of chamber variation over the years which necessitates handloading brass which has been fire formed to a specific chamber and carefully checked for case stretching to obtain top accuracy. Caldwell Lead Sled at 100 Yards! This is crucial to shooting consistent groups. Having a little space between the stock and my cheek didnt seem to affect accuracy, but if I were entering a Heavy Metal category of a 3-Gun match, for example, it would definitely slow me down. My M1A match rifle has a Springfield Armory Inc. cast receiver and a Kreiger heavy barrel mounted in a SA heavy stock. But I think the gun gets a bad rap it doesn't deserve. With the AR platform, I find I can keep magazines on my left and right side and reload with off or shooting hands very quickly, with using using just one. The fact its ambi is a plus too. Maybe you should have tried the high power sling supported positions. I was going to purchase one, then decided on something different. WebIn both tactical and traditional forms, the SOCOM 16 will answer your call for a compact tactical rifle without sacrificing power. I originally shot it using an ammo box with a piece of carpet for a front rest. The M1A SOCOM 16 takes the classic M1A to a whole new level. For the record I also prefer a traditional stock over a pistol grip. the pandemic hit and I need is something to keep my mind off so I tore it completely apart rebuilt it and made it something I don't know whether to call it a G3 or let's just call it Smitty's 308. I did enjoy the review on the M1A and this little short-barreled partner. The legendary 1911 with modern double-stack capacity. So if youre looking for a longer-ranged option, the Socom is the better I have a standard m1a and love it. USMC 1967 -- M14 final qualification day -- good grouping from offhand, kneeling, and sitting -- excellent grouping, from prone @ 500 yards with iron sights -- M14 was a very reliable weapon (not on automatic, of course) -- resisted mud and dust well -- however, recoil was not favorably received if wearing tank top (! I have zero issues with the ergonomics of the M1A. I've been playing with blinkers my whole life to include 23 years in the military. It ate everything and spit it out with not a single hiccup or LPS. With the iron sights, I can get a very good cheek weld shooting off the bench or offhand, but with either the Aimpoint or the Leupold optic, my head was positioned a little higher in order to see through the optics, so an additional riser on the comb would need to be installed. The SOCOM 16 put three shots into about two inches, with the other two shots opening the group up to about ten inches using the Hornady Steel Match ammo. In short, I think the M14 is one of the most iconic battle rifles ever. I have a M1A Loaded that I bought used. WebThe SOCOM 16 weighs 8.8 lbs, unloaded. Best to use the sadlak gas block wrench, and first time around, I had to use an extension on it. Out of the box I've found the weapon to be very accurate with iron sights. But the SOCOM I can hit what i shoot at with iron sights, now I have a trick I do. Product prices mentioned in articles and videos are current as of the date of publication. Do we not understand the point of aim with M14 irons? Muzzle velocity for this test was a zippy 2969 fps., or 104 percent of list velocity. I bought a brand new, unused first run RRA .458 SOCOM upper for $600. For me, this is critical because I do not want a weapon that is ammo specific or picky as to what it reliably cycle. I would just be satified with getting my hands on the NORINCO copy of one as I hear they are great for $600 . Lot less recoil, easier to maintain, and a lot cheaper. Wonderful rifle gives me lots of headaches on my reloading if I was more into people knowing or I lived and who I was I do a video on it myself but I try to stay to myself. The issues you guys had with the stock was/is a huge problem (hence the pistol grips of the AR-15's), and thus the Sage Platforms for the weapon's furniture. Standard defensive pistol calibers like 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP excel in the 0- to 25-yard range with a rough effective range of 50-yards or so. 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Since I was a member of the Units Pistol Team, I was able to attend the course during the off-season. Proving that sometimes less really is more, the M1A SOCOM 16 in .308 Win. My opinion is that it is a difficult toy to achieve its maximum accuracy. Test rifles trigger pull was a shade over four pounds as measured on Lyman trigger pull scale. Comment below if you think were posers. That is something to consider when It also has some unique features. It was par for the course during the 40s, but is it fair to judge an antiquated set up by modern standards? Even the lightest .458 SOCOM round is more than three times heavier than the M855 round. ABM ammo shot best groups of the day at 100 yards with Aimpoint installed. Make me chose between the M14 or any of the AR's. Combining the performance of a larger handgun with class-leading concealability and capacity. Me-thinks you are an AR snob. Next you can upgrade your stock and that choice can be made from a wide range of stocks. The charging handle is on the right, the safety lever is mounted in front of the trigger guard and the magazine release is mounted directly behind the magazine well. Damn few servicemen today are in former group, and seem to be trained in the "spray, and pray" method and would be lost without an acog. SOCOM 16 CQB has MOA adjustments for windage and elevation, along with over- sized rear-sight aperture. l fill a gallon milk and shoot not letting it touch the ground and see how many rounds i can shoot through it at 100 yards the most is three rounds so far. Like I said, I am no expert marksman by any means so I am not sure what happened. This version of the rifle arrives with two sighting systems installed and accommodations for a third. Considering that you have folks claiming that these are sub MOA guns at 1,000 yards with irons on one side of the debate, and uhhhhh some nerd that wont shutup about how the US should have adopted the FAL over the M14 on the other. And for slinging shit, I would not have traded my "smoke pole" for a dozen M16s (which due to that damned recoil spring in the stock, I always thought it should have had "Mattel" stamped on the receiver. PMC was okay and Match was, of course, the best. The M1A's is perfection. So much to say so little time As a (albeit also somewhat clunky and antiquated) Marine who clambered up, down and side-wise on the hills of the Central Highlands during what you so eloquently described as that "online shit-flinging fest" (I liked that!) 's and Army S.F. WebThe Springfield Armory M1A is a semi-automatic rifle made by Springfield Armory, Inc., beginning in 1971, based on the M14 rifle, for the civilian and law enforcement markets in the United States. This was the rifle that I went to the National Matches (hence the small sights on the "National Match" line) at Camp Perry in '92 with. Although issued M14s, a fair percentage of the shooters purchased M1A receivers and built up match rifles using military M14 parts which we shot in competition. The Aimpoint was still effective engaging the target at that extended range. Moved out to 100 yards , 1.5" group shooting 150 grain fmj handloads , nothing special just basic loads . WebThe Springfield Armory M1A is a semi-automatic rifle made by Springfield Armory, Inc., beginning in 1971, based on the M14 rifle, for the civilian and law enforcement markets in the United States. Sets the standard for ergonomic comfort and performance. That's what my doctor told me once when he didn't have a clue. The SOC16 is obviously a bit more compact and includes a 16 barrel in a black polymer stock with the iconic SOC16 muzzle brake upfront. Certainly seems to be the case - though some folks still swear they're getting crazy good groupings with the M1A. The rifle has proven to be a tack driver, making me look like a better shooter than I am. To facilitate easy transport, this M1A arrives in a black soft case in which one entire interior surface is a loop side fastener. I won't argue against that assertion. I just find it interesting and completely different from my experience with this rifle. I fired expert in basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood in the winter of 62/63 with the M14, but I am out of practice. WebThe SOCOM 16 weighs 8.8 lbs, unloaded. From the factory, they're way too tight. There are probably at least eight maybe 10 calibers that may outperform a 308 none of them are very interesting to me and I really don't like hearing about all the new stuff. I got a good prone position with a nice tight sling, shot two nines for sighters, then fired eight tens (or Xs) then called a nine and finished with a ten. He started a YouTube Channel reviewing guns and ammo just for fun and it is now a full-time business for him. Was the M14 a failure? (Beware of the scammers on Craig's List!) OF my Top Ten favorite we used were all Match-grade M21s, FEATURES rifles that Ive shot and worked on in my life, the M1A has to beat the top of the list. Caldwell Lead Sled at 100 Yards! They are deadly center mass as far as I can see. It also features the Springfield Armory forward scout-style picatinny mount, an enlarged ghost ring aperture rear sight, and XS Sights tritium insert in the front sight to give you lightning fast target acquisition capability. Preferably, almost necessarily straight back. Not a big deal but shows lack of attention to detail and quality control. I have both M1A Scout (nothing fancy) and a S/W AR-10 both are fed Hornandy 164 gr bt Amax. Nothing but problems; all encompassing what you guys experienced, and then the bolt froze into place, and I had to send it to them. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. and measures 37.25 in overall length. Hand-Picked Daily GUN DEALS, and Exclusive Coupons Codes >>>. I'd be disappointed too if I had those results. M1A SOCOM 16 Options Best Red Dot for M1A. Aimpoint T2 Micro; Trijicon RMR; wars in Iraq and Afghanistan opened a need for a military rifle that could engage targets at ranges far outside the M-16/M-4s maximum effective range. I bought a brand new, unused first run RRA .458 SOCOM upper for $600. Henry Repeating Arms recently presented a $25,000 check a nonprofit organization that provides support and programs for the families and co-workers of firefighters killed in the line of duty. No excuses. Fusion soft points, designed for modern sporting rifle platforms, tripped along an 2732 fps. Have adequate ventilation at all times. The M16As effective range is only about 400 yards. The pistol grip only became "ergonomically superior" when the assault rifle concept came into play, where the grip is superior for moving assault cover fire. What type powder and how many grains? So whats going on here? The SOCOM 16 is most certainly an effective weapon, but its also a fun weapon. The 1X, non-magnifying optic has a dot size at a very useful 2 MOA, and battery life is an incredible 50,000 hours. Had no choice. Was mercury in retrograde? My loaded M1a shoots sub MOA @ 100 yards & has since 1998 when I purchased it. WebSpringfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 Accuracy Test. Voodoo Tactical makes a variety of outstanding tactical gear, including an excellent backpack/range bag/ drag bag. .308 WIN MSRP $2,087 - $2,540 M1A Scout Squad Rifles Combining the legendary power and accuracy of the M1A with the quick handling and fast sight acquisition of a scout style rifle. On paper, mission accomplished! Are we posers? I load my own ammo from new components whenever I go to match. They used Federal Match 168 grain ammo for testing. More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. Only thing added is scopes and shoot the same of 1.125-1.50 @ 100yds and only the M1A 2 tapped a hole numerous times. The muzzle of the 16.25" medium-profile carbon-steel barrel is fitted with a slim multi-port brake that brings the total barrel length to just under 18". Nothing that involved extensive gunsmithing or modifications. I'll give it that inserting a magazine requires a little practice. The bullet mushroomed to about one and a half times its original size, stopped at right around 12" into the bare gelatin and left an impressive permanent cavity behind it. The M14 socom has a shorter barrel than the standard M14 and thus has a shorter effective range of about 500 yards. In both tactical and traditional forms, the SOCOM 16 will answer your call for a compact tactical rifle without sacrificing power. The rifles are heavy and quite cumbersome weighing in at 8lbs for the SOC16 and 10lbs for the National Match, both unloaded. The muzzle brake does increase the muzzle blast, especially with the shorter barrel, so any shooters standing next to the rifle when it goes off will definitely know it. Fast forward to 2007ish and I bought a Brand New Springfield Armory Super Match at a local Gunshop. The National Match M1A is, according to Springfield, hand-built to win competitions. I know what works for me and has my whole life. In RVN a VC carrying six rifles 600+ yards away was sent to the big rice bowl with another non-National Match M14. Was the M14 a failure? I qualified expert with the M14 in 66 with targets from 50 to 400 yards. The .458 SOCOM treads hard on its heels, but with a flatter (albeit still arcing) trajectory. Formal accuracy testing was conducted at 100 yards using the Vortex red-dot optic to shoot five 5-shot groups with 10 rounds fired to check velocity. This rifle, with heavy stock and barrel was made heavier by putting rolls of pennys in the cleaning rod cavity of the stock. 460 meters/500 yards here. Click below for a FREE LESSON! We already have an account registered for email address While they were alarmed at our results, they offered to bring the guns back and test them at their facilities to ensure we didnt get flawed rifles for whatever reason. Once you grown used to 5.56 caliber rifles, you forget how much fun a full-powered rifle with a battle rifle or larger caliber can be. The Vortex Venom is more than adequate for 50 to 200 yards, and even did 300 yard shots with acceptable accuracy. The fit and finish are great. 1911 which has served for more than a century with members of the U.S. military. So if youre looking for a longer-ranged option, the Socom is the better also deserves a nod for flexibility. And while the M14 may have left service as the primary rifle for the U.S. military relatively quickly, the spirit of the design has lived on with the M1A, introduced by Geneseo, Illinois Springfield Armory in 1974 and it was an immediate hit. I secured two units for this evaluation one from Blackhawk and one from Voodoo Tactical. Like you guys, excellent customer service, and once back in my hands, no problems (the bolt roller cam pin or something or other had broken after ~200-400 rounds), and I was able to get my full confidence back with the weapon, with ~3/4" M.O.A. Our Custom 1911 pistolsmiths have over 200 combined years of experience and individually hand fit every major component of your firearm. It's possible for any company to turn ot a lemon. Again, obviously much better than the results that we were getting in the two different times we shot the guns previously. But, would punch threw anything, had great range and did incredible damage when it hit. The M16As effective range is only about 400 yards. The SOCOM 16 is most certainly an effective weapon, but its also a fun weapon. Re: AR15 16" maximum effective range A 16" AR can get you to 1K with a 1:8 or 1:7 twist barrel with the 75+ grain bullets (maybe 68 grain BTHP). Why, with an ensuing internet argument, of course! That being said, we used the M14 for drill and ceremony purposes and I had a desire to purchase one. It is the buyers responsibility to comply with all rules, restrictions and/or laws determined by your city or state. Interesting review and a bummer about your results. I shot the m-14 briefly in the Marines. Two metallic quick release (QD) flush cup sling swivel ports are located on the right and left sides near the muzzle with two more just above the AR-type removable pistol grip. When I got done watching it I realized that the other articles and videos I watched and read were just blowing the manufacturers so they would keep sending them guns to review. You have the power of the 7.62 NATO in a carbine-sized package. Popular 9mm Ammo. I was on a sub so we had to know the .45, .12 gage and M1A. And just to let you know what she's capable of: when her barrel was new (about 1,400 rnds ago), I put 20 rnds of my match ammo through her from the bench and you could put a quarter over holes. I hope the buyers of those toys realize that is a high price to pay for implied accuracy. I was sick of that heavy thing. That being said, the company has done a good job of giving it a balanced feel off the bench and making it 2 lbs. This review is not catching the heat I expected. As time moved on, the market became more and more interested in smaller, lighter and more compact firearms. It was an amazing piece of machinery. Spend a few months of Saturdays going to high power rifle matches. I later purchased a relatively inexpensive scout long eye relief scope from UTG. The Emissary bridges the best features of defensive and custom pistols. That being said seems like Springfield armory is the issue. These rifles can be very accurate if you're willing to invest the time & $$. P.S. If for whatever reason you do have issues with your guns, its nice to know that the manufacturer is going to look into the issue and treat your concerns as valid. This design is going to be around for a long time. One day I happened to notice that the rear sight assembly was loose somehow. Even with no magnification, author shot groups of about two inches. Additionally, the magazines are a bit wonky to insert at first. Back in January, I did something I have wanted to do for a long time. Just took mine out Wednesday. My SR25 shoots sub MOA as well. WebIn my opinion, 200 yards is this rifle's practical hunting range. If somebody wants a 308 battle rifle I always recommend just go buy a AR 10 and be done with it. I'd love to own either but I have better stuff to spend 12-1500 bucks on unless I can find someone else to pay my rent for me (any volunteers?). Semi-autos have more moving parts. As great and functional as the iron sights are on the rifle, many shooters will want to install some type of optics. Maybe the solution is to get an experienced M1A shooter to SHOW the PewPew writer that it can be done, that these rifles are accurate and that accuracy can be proven consistently. As for accuracy, it is probably due to inexperience. If someone is looking for an M1A as an easy rifle to master. although I do not have negative impressions they should look else ware or ask someone on the range if they could have a go at it with a borrowed model. I think it balances a bit better, and I liked the sights on the Scout much better than the Socom. Springfield Armory Provides the following general warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead which is known to California consumers to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. ABM ammo shot best groups of the day at 100 yards with Aimpoint installed. But Springfield did respond to your inquiries. Ive only put about 80 rounds through it so far so dont really have an impression of how it might shoot but it looks nice. articles and videos are considered to be suggestions and not recommendations from Springfield Armory. I have the Scout Squad, which is a hybrid of the socom and standard. I was trying to find a M1A in 6.5 Creedmoor and all the information I found online talked about what an awesome rifle it was. WebThe Sportsman's Shop 7.47K subscribers In this video we take a close look into the Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 Rifle! This was the last original Springfield design. The .458 SOCOM treads hard on its heels, but with a flatter (albeit still arcing) trajectory. It just took me a while to find time to work on it. Chronograph results from my Oehler 35P were that the velocity loss is only about 60 fps from the normal length 22-inch M1A barrel. M1A SOCOM 16 Options Best Red Dot for M1A. Maximum effective range is based purely on the ability to put bullets on the target with standard sights and arsenal ammunition. For example, the SOCOM's barrel has been shortened to 16.25 inches, the minimum length allowed under federal law. parts until Springfield Armory, Inc. began The barrel also comes from the Springfield factory with a muzzle brake that controls muzzle rise effectively by sending most of the gas and blast upwards. Each Loaded model brings you all the custom features you want but without a custom shop price tag. Springfields techs looked the guns over and purportedly found zero issues with any aspect of them. He earned the Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge, NRA 2600 Club, and Presidents Hundred tab. Couldn't pass it up at that price and .458 SOCOM is legal for Indiana deer so it was an easy decision. Re: AR15 16" maximum effective range A 16" AR can get you to 1K with a 1:8 or 1:7 twist barrel with the 75+ grain bullets (maybe 68 grain BTHP). Of course, I could be wrong. The iron sights consist of a winged XS Sight Systems .125" blade with a Trijicon tritium insert in front and a fully adjustable .135" ghost-ring aperture in back. Ive also owned a standard M1A and really couldnt tell any difference. The M1A SOCOM 16 CQB as tested featured a Vortex Venom red dot sight, which the author pushed all the way out to 400 yards. KNIFE ATTACK! But before we get started, lets clarify something lots of folks get confused on. Learn all the important stuff about handgunswith none of the attitude. Now, obviously the M1A is merely the civilian variant of the iconic M14, and the M14 itself is essentially only a slightly modified M1 Garand that was developed after WW2 to fill the niche for a fully automatic battle rifle. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. Good shooters will no doubt stretch that a lot, with high BC bullets, but big game is way different than steel gongs. I still own that rifle plus a SA that I bought from Elmer Ballance and another that was purchased from Smith Ent. In my opinion the M-14 was a great battle rifle. If there is ANY concentricity variance in the round you will have a flier on your hands. Admittedly, we are not marksmen, and while we all have a good amount of long-range shooting experience, our inability to hit relatively close targets with these guns seemed pretty damn wild. The highest capacity micro-compact 9mm in the world. 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