SPRINGFIELD ARMORY SOCOM 16 RIFLE

The Springfield Armory Socom 16 is a 16" barrel version of the M1A. Its short barrel length makes it perfect for a close quarters battle rifle, or just an all around house or ranch gun. The barrel is the minimum length allowed by federal law.

The gas action on the rifle has been modified from the standard M1A version to work reliably with the 16" barrel.

The rifle features a forward-mounted base for a scope, red dot sight or other optical accessory. Because the base is so far forward on the rifle, you'll want to make sure that any device you mount has long enough eye relief for you to use it when your cheek is on the stock.

The sights on the SOCOM 16 have been modified slightly to suit the rifle's close quarters purpose. The rear aperture sight is englarged, making it a ghost ring sight rather than pure aperture style. The front sight post features a tritium insert that is illuminated, making target acquisition easier in low light.

The SOCOM and the M4 rifle share many of the same close quarters duties. However, the 7.62 NATO caliber of the SOCOM has much more stopping power and effective range than the 5.56 NATO cartridge used by the M4. If you're looking for a close quarters rifle/carbine chambered in a powerful caliber, you'll want to look at the SOCOM.

Specifications

Caliber: 7.62mm NATO (.308 Win.)
Barrel: 16", Twist: 1 turn in 11 inches, right hand, six-groove
Size Weight 9.3 pounds
Length: 37.25" long
Mechanism: Rotating bolt, gas operated, air cooled, semi-automatic magazine fed
Sights Front: XS Post with Tritium insert
Rear: Enlarged Military aperture (ghost ring) with MOA adjustments for both windage and elevation.
Capacity: 10 round box magazine
Trigger Pull: 5 to 6 lbs., two-stage military trigger

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Springfield Armory SOCOM 16 Customer Reviews:

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
By J. Winn, Houston, TX
January 17, 2012

Primary use: Hunting

"I'm a firm believer that any major purchase that you make nowadays has to have a multi-role capability in mind. The SOCOM 16 fits the bill in the areas of home defense, combat, and hunting. Its small size masks its truly monstrous firepower and accuracy.The SOCOM 16 is durable and can continue to perform well even after being subject to sub-standard conditions. Without question, the SOCOM 16 is a rifle that will make short work of its target."

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