This rifle really brings back memories. Again I'm 72 with way less than perfect vision. It's possible for any company to turn ot a lemon. As for accuracy, it is probably due to inexperience. .308 WIN Some units still had access to M-14s and began using them on the battlefield. One thing I really like about the safety on the m14/M1A is that if you forget that the safety is on and put your finger on the trigger (which of course should only be done if youre about to fire) your knuckle will hit the safety inside the trigger guard as an instant reminder that the gun is in fact NOT ready to fire. WebThe 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 our opinion the .458 SOCOM has several design and performance advantages over the.450 Bushmaster and the .500 Beowulf including improved functional reliability and the use of a standard AR magazine. I made NRA highmaster class and distinguished with one. parts until Springfield Armory, Inc. began I ran the SOCOM 16 CQB through its paces with a variety of ammunition, including 155-grain Hornady Steel Match, Black Hills 168-grain, and 175-grain ABM tactical ammunition. As time moved on, the market became more and more interested in smaller, lighter and more compact firearms. Combining modern materials and design with a heritage spanning back more than a century. I liked the M-14 for it's accuracy and ease of disassembly for cleaning. On a SOCOM 16 features a forward-mounted optic rail in the Effective maximum range is under 100 yards. As I was finishing my military career, the M16 was just coming online in competitive circles and were giving the M14/M1A a run for the money. and measures 37.25 in overall length. Many match shooters do this BUT Springfield warns very strongly against it for safety reasons. Even the lightest .458 SOCOM round is more than three times heavier than the M855 round. Snipers in ww2 had even lower standards. 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. Theres also an infamous study on the M14 that essentially says the same thing, noting that the US Army tried for a few decades and concluded, a couple million dollars later, that the M24 was a better weapon system than the marksman-tier M14 they tried to create. This review saved me from being hugely disappointed. THEN YOU ARE A SUCKASS SHOOTER!! I own M1a Loaded and shoot at 100 yds with 168 gr Match gold Fed i usually achieve a 1 moa 200 and 300 yds iron sight vary with 2.5 I won't do that. ABM ammo shot best groups of the day at 100 yards with Aimpoint installed. 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. The carbon steel barrel has a 1:11 right-hand twist, with the proprietary muzzle brake adding another 112 inch- es or so. I also picked up a nearly new, shot 50 times Predator Pursuit for $900 off of Gunbroker, nice varmint/deer package. That is plenty accurate to be an urban or close range sniper. In RVN a VC carrying six rifles 600+ yards away was sent to the big rice bowl with another non-National Match M14. Leupold VX-III 2.5x8x36mm scope is a great choice for shooting rifle at extended ranges. Is the steel and wood Springfield Armory M1A still a viable battle rifle? Even though it did not have the longest of service lives with the U.S. military, it is recognizable by most teen video gamers that may not even know what it is. The National Match M1A is, according to Springfield, hand-built to win competitions. WebThe 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. Combining the legendary power and accuracy of the M1A with the quick handling and fast sight acquisition of a scout style rifle. Weve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. In the plastic stock, shooting 150 imi, this gun was disappointing, but switching to a boyds thicker than GI walnut and bedding it made a huge difference, as well az tuning the gas block which seems to come severely overtightened from the factory. Do we really just suck that hard? Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 1450 at Palmetto State Armory Prices accurate at time of writing View Details Palmetto State Armory (See Price) Sportsman's Warehouse (See Price) Sure, people can hit targets further than this, but its uncommon, to say the least. The Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16, like the M14, is a magazine-fed, rotating-bolt, gas-operated, air-cooled, semi-automatic, shoulder-fired rifle chambered in .308, aka 7.62x51mm NATO. Best marksman rifle or 10 MOA monster? I shoot 2- 16" AR's for competition, and they work fine to 600. If I had changed my sight picture to shoot bottom of circle instead of center, I believe I could have shot a group with height no larger that the width. But Springfield did respond to your inquiries. which was 94 percent of list velocity. Velocity is the average of five shots, measured by a Labradar chrono, programmed to measure velocity 15 feet from the muzzle. The rifle has proven to be a tack driver, making me look like a better shooter than I am. I have both of the rifles tested and must say I own them for many reasons none of which are long range accuracy. That's disappointing. Very surprised by your experience with the platform. Thanks. 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. More than likely shifting of head, where you sat your cheek, how you looked through the ring. He started a YouTube Channel reviewing guns and ammo just for fun and it is now a full-time business for him. Probably an anomaly in your case . We did experience one light primer strike on some of the poorer PRVI ammo, but are good to go outside of that. Enjoyed the video. My hand loads had the sierra 168 grain matchking with Varget and I could routinely shoot greater than 90% at 600 yards. A solid truck gun, this compact rifle wont allow you to sacrifice power, so do the only reasonable thing Bring Enough Gun. That being said, the company has done a good job of giving it a balanced feel off the bench and making it 2 lbs. I am eager to see what kind of groups I can get with that and at what distance. WebThe Sportsman's Shop 7.47K subscribers In this video we take a close look into the Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 Rifle! Early M1A rifles were built with surplus G.I. WebIn my opinion, 200 yards is this rifle's practical hunting range. Stripper clips are a great way to organize a bunch of ammo while having it ready to go (so to speak). The AR-type pistol grip and adjustable stock make this beefy platform much easier to shoulder and swing off the bench. Still totally willing to accept a lack of training on my part, though! When I go to any range and get out one of these or my Garand Tanker, people stop and walk over. The M1A SOCOM 16 CQB starts with a 16.25-inch, carbon-steel barrel with six-groove, 1-in-11-inch-twist rifling and a Parkerized finish. It is exactly where it needs to be. The SAINT offers upgraded features where they matter most. Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to California consumers about significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The rifle may be different, but to act as if it is some sort of antique is laughable. When I took it out of the box, my heart nearly stopped. 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. might be a good fit for this gun. We hate SPAM and promise to keep your email address safe. Additionally, the magazines are a bit wonky to insert at first. with the 'traditional' profile stocks, as in this review. They used Federal Match 168 grain ammo for testing. Not bad for a gas rifle with a servicegrade barrel and the Leupold scope set at 2X. I have one and loved it along with my 700. A good Tam sling worked well in this aspect. 7.62 NATO power in a package this small was previously unthinkable, but this ultra-modern rifle will have you believing the extraordinary. 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. I had both the Scout and the Socom 16, and I liked the Scout better, so I kept it. With good discipline they are the best irons ever put on a combat rifle, but sloppy cheek welds and head placement turn them into a nightmare. Loved it, then had to switch to the m-16. And blaming the rifles for the flyers sounds pretty sketchy to me. Here, it will be up close and bad breath range. Considering the size of the red dot at 100 yards, I was more than happy with that. We'll only use the information provided according to our privacy policy. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. I bought a used but as new M1A national match. 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. .308 WIN MSRP $1,942 - $2,087 The piece that always nagged at me is that it has never shot as accurately as I thought it should. Well just say this: The M14 and M1A have incredibly vocal supporters and detractors both and if you have the misfortune of wading into Mekong Delta of that online shit-flinging fest, its probably going to be quite hard to discern how these guns actually perform in real life. Me-thinks you are an AR snob. This multi-function case features multiple pouches for range books, ammo, cleaning kits, spotting scope, and other gear. I'll say, nerd or not. Not a big deal but shows lack of attention to detail and quality control. 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. Leupold QR rings make mounting LER scope a snap. I hope the buyers of those toys realize that is a high price to pay for implied accuracy. The gun arrived with a 10-round steel magazine that rocks into place much like that of an AK-47. I first used the M1A when I was assigned to the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit #1 in Fort Meade, Maryland. Two senior NCOs, who had extensive experience in sniper and counter- sniper operations in Vietnam and ran a very popular course primarily for local law enforcement, staffed the CS section. 's emerged in Afghanistan in the early/mid aughts, a whole lot of M-14's were pulled from storage, accurized/updated by independent civilian contractors, and sent along with units so that they could engage targets ~600-800 yards out (with new scopes and cheek pieces). Nothing but problems; all encompassing what you guys experienced, and then the bolt froze into place, and I had to send it to them. But military surplus ammo and you will have better luck or at lest I did. Velocity is the average of five shots, measured by a Labradar chrono, programmed to measure velocity 15 feet from the muzzle. Right side of Springfield Armory SOCOM 16 CQB wearing Flat Dark Earth stock. It ain't the best rifle, but it sure isn't outdated or the worst. We'll send you the latest guides and training tips geared still gives me sub moa groups as recently as the beginning of the month. WebM1A SOCOM 16 Rifles In both tactical and traditional forms, the SOCOM 16 will answer your call for a compact tactical rifle without sacrificing power. That little extra recoil, noise, and muzzle rise the SOCOM 16 offers make it damn enjoyable to shoot. I looked at buying a M1A. Even with no magnification, author shot groups of about two inches. The rifle includes a short section of barrel-mounted Picatinny rail. He has attended eight factory armorers courses, five gunsmithing schools, and two Army sniper schools. Springfield Armory was kind enough to send us both a National Match M1A and a SOCOM16 to try out for ourselves and we hoped that by the end, wed have enough insight to give you a reasonable everyman opinion. 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. However, with brand new rifles it is hard to determine which is at fault and presuming SPGFLD was not "shining" you, I would highly recommend that you acquire some of the MK118 LR ammunition and give it another try.. Also I would definitely clean the barrels with a copper dissolving solvent (your choice). Back in January, I did something I have wanted to do for a long time. It's certainly enough gun for those civilians who are looking for a defensive option that offers plenty of punch and a host of tactical features. I had a socom 16 and didn't shoot worth a damn. I'm 72 years old and can't even get corrected to more that 25/20. Itd be easy to pretend like the entire gaff just never happened, but thats super disingenuous, and we try to be as real with yall as possible. We don't doubt it at all - it seems the general consensus is that the M14 was, on average, a much better performing rifle than the M1A - though some folks still swear by their M1As as well. I also want to find a folding stock to make it even more compact and see just how small I can get it. While the British focused on a smaller .280 cartridge out of concern for controllability in full auto, the US refused to adopt anything smaller than .30 caliber, citing concerns over diminished stopping power. 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. I know their Croatian made guns are phenomenal however like the XD series. In these settings, having a large and heavy rifle is not really a concern. The M1A SOCOM 16 CQB starts with a 16.25-inch, carbon-steel barrel with six-groove, 1-in-11-inch-twist rifling and a Parkerized finish. Popular 9mm Ammo. Great discussion folks. You bet. So, lets take a look and compare it to my M1A Loaded Precision with an Archangel stock and optic. My SR25 shoots sub MOA as well. Been shooting these little guys for three decades & have found some quirks that need addressing before they shoot well. The single-piece Archangel composite stock is loaded with features that will please the tactically minded. I felt I was able to get quick follow-up shots from a standing or benched position. the first two range trips were awful, the third range trip you guys did manage to get 1.5 and 2 MOA from the two rifle variants. I had been interested in the SOCOM version, but decided against it due to the shorter barrel length (16 inch) being a little more inefficient with the .308 WIN cartridge. Too old now to buy an M-1A. I was an across the course NRA high power service rifle shooter for many years and I took the Match M1A out to 600 yards shooting with iron sights and it was great! It just feels good to me, and I find that I actually get a more consistent sight picture with the M1A than I do with ARs. I know what works for me and has my whole life. Frankly it gets a little annoying people talking poorly of this rifle or any other when 99% of the time, it is a bad shooter and or bad expectations. 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. I do not waste my time going for groups with 40+ year old Spanish surplus ammo. As for the rifles themselves they certainly have their niche. SpecificationsManufacturer: Springfield ArmoryModel: M1A AA9611PK CQB Close-Quarters CombatAction: Gas-Piston Operated Semi-Automatic with Rotating BoltCaliber: 7.62 NATO/.308 Win.Finish: Parkerized SteelStock: Archangel Synthetic 5 Position CQB with Adjustable Cheek Piece, BlackBarrel: Medium Profile Parkerized Carbon SteelMuzzle: SOCOM Muzzle BrakeFront Sight: XS Sight Systems Post with Tritium Insert, .125" Blade FrontRear Sight: Ghost Ring Adjustable, .135" ApertureOptic: Vortex Optics Venom 3 MOA Red DotOptic Mount: Springfield Armory Clip Guide Red-Dot MountBarrel Length: 16.25"Overall Length: 35.5" - 38.5"Length Of Pull (LOP): 11.5" - 14.5"Weight: 9 lbs. Then I came across this video review. To facilitate easy transport, this M1A arrives in a black soft case in which one entire interior surface is a loop side fastener. I'll take the M14, thanks. .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. That is something to consider when 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. Fast forward to 2007ish and I bought a Brand New Springfield Armory Super Match at a local Gunshop. Sets the standard for ergonomic comfort and performance. I assembled/built an AR-10 in 7.62 X 51 cal. Steve Sieberts has over 40 years in the firearms field. The controls have a typical M1A configuration. As it is aptly stated: Necessity is the mother of invention. Get proficient on YOUR time. One can argue about value of a safety that is separate from the selector switch, one can leave a weapon on full automatic without having to fumble through, you can get your weapon on safety without having to push through two selections. The forward scout-style scope rail optimizes the unparalleled close quarters capabilities of the M1A SOCOM 16. Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use. Again, a bit of antiquated design here I dont particularly care for a safety mechanism that I have to get my finger near the trigger to operate, and the lever itself is quite stiff. Often lauded for its durability and accuracy, the M1A platform chambered in 7.62 NATO/.308 Win. I had one day where the recoil impulse on my third shot made me think I had a squib round. I bought a new rear sight cover from Franklin and assembled and the thing shoots like a monster now. Designed specifically for the 9mm cartridge, the EMP features shorter dimensions making it one of the smallest 1911s out there. The how too is, engage the stock with the same amount of facial surface area and the same pressure every time. If there is anything you do not understand, seek advice from someone qualified in safe handling of firearms. Thank you! 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!) 460 meters/500 yards here. My accuracy comparison is to a 30-30 lever gun and an sks both with iron sights at 100yds. Live The Armory Life. I bought a brand new, unused first run RRA .458 SOCOM upper for $600. Whereas an AR platform is going to recoil directly back into the buffer tube, the M1A essentially uses your dominant hand as an anchor point for the muzzle when it climbs upwards. For the record I also prefer a traditional stock over a pistol grip. Sorry, no products match that criteria. Accuracy? It is impossible to operate in a straight-line motion, without side loading the handle, with a scope that overhangs the handle. The SOCOM 16 CQB is one of the smallest, most compact variants of the Springfield Armory M1A rifle. Imagine doing CQB with a 1903 or a K98 Mauser..The safety for that scenario is only in your trained body and mind. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. If you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison. They are deadly center mass as far as I can see. Hang in there, youll get it. Did the guns get banged up in shipping? 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. From additional reading and talking to folks, the M-14 works quite well when wet (like emerging from the sea, weapons at the ready). First of all, the 1.25 MOA that was finally obtained is acceptable even for 400m antelope shots but the one single issue that seems to affect this rifle the most is ammo. Thank you, Ive seen marine Corp team shooters shoot 3 groups at 300 yds with irons. articles and videos are considered to be suggestions and not recommendations from Springfield Armory. Combine that with shooting something new, I think the conclusions draw themselves. Our Custom 1911 pistolsmiths have over 200 combined years of experience and individually hand fit every major component of your firearm. Sad to hear that they suffer from lack of quality product now days. Ava8harrierusmc1 The boys on the range who all use huge scopes on bolt guns could not believe my consistencywith an old not match chrome lined barreled M1A. This time, we shot 100 yard groups with irons from the bench, and the results were still pretty bizarre. WebIn both tactical and traditional forms, the SOCOM 16 will answer your call for a compact tactical rifle without sacrificing power. Its best single group was 2.05" with an average of 2.18". Nothing to do with what wounds are caused at that range, the assumption is if Maybe that makes a difference. Once you have done all this and you still have not satisfactorily tightened the groups The case holds two long guns and two handguns, and has two long pockets for shooting sticks, bipods, or a spotting scope. The one you tested was a 1-11.25 twist however, few of these do a good job of stabilizing bullets much heavier than 165gr. 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