The SOCOM Rifle
I purchased a Springfield Armory Inc. M1A SOCOM in 2004 for $1500.
It cost about $700.
At that time, my SOCOM was also made more compact by the 6-position adjustable EBR collapsible stock.
Springfield Armory now offers a CQB stock on the M1A SOCOM 16 model, as a factory configuration.
This enabled me to mount a 5/824 threaded, flash suppressor to my SOCOMs barrel.
A 16 barreled 7.62 NATO caliber rifle with no flash is pretty epic.
Without those items, its 11.75 pounds.
Is that too much weight for a 7.62 NATO chambered rifle with a Tough as a Tank stock?
I dont think so.
Match ammo that I used to test accuracy was from Hornady and Federal.
The ball ammo used for the test was Winchester 147 grain FMJ White box.
The Match ammo in both brands and types generally groups into 1-2MOA.
The Winchester ball is in the 1.5-2.5MOA range on average.
When it comes to optics for this rifle, any quality 1-4x or 1-6x scope suits me.
Right now, Im using the Millet DMS 1-4x, but the optic is not what impressed me.
The two game changers with this rifle are theSage EBR stockand the DPD threaded GC replacement.
The DPD gas cylinder is threaded,allowing suppressors to be mounted to the M1A.
Both the stock and threaded gas cylinder replacement are helpful when building an M1A for high performance.
Having carried this rifle for the last 15 years.
It is reliable with whatever I feed it.
It is capable of doing what is required and performs well in all areas.
JC Dodge
Parata Vivere Live Prepared
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