Description
The world of tactical rifles forever changed in 2004 when Springfield Armory® introduced the M1A SOCOM 16. 7.62NATO power in a package this small was previously unthinkable. Shooters who need a compact rifle no longer have to settle for a lesser caliber, although they can expect less felt recoil and less muzzle rise, thanks to the M1A SOCOM 16’s unique design.
The M1A Socom 16 starts with a specially-engineered 16 inch barrel that is mated to the gas system with a proprietary muzzle brake. Shoot the M1A SOCOM 16 and you’ll be double-checking the stamping on the barrel, because you’ll have a hard time believing that you’re shooting a .308. The muzzle brake reduces felt recoil and keeps muzzle rise so flat that follow-up shots with a caliber this powerful have never been so easy. The enlarged ghost ring aperture rear sight and XS Tritium Insert in the front sight give you the quick target acquisition capability you want and need under any conditions. If your mission calls for optics, the M1A SOCOM 16 features Springfield Armory’s® forward scout-style Picatinny mount. Of course, the M1A SOCOM 16 also has the legendary performance and reliability that M1A shooters have come to love and expect.
If your mission requirements call for a compact tactical rifle, but won’t let you sacrifice power, you need the M1A SOCOM 16. Bring Enough Gun.Caliber: 7.62x51mm (.308 Win)
Overall length: 37.25″
Barrel: 16.25″, 1:11 RH Twist, 6 groove carbon steel
Magazine: 1 – 10 round parkerized steel magazine
Weight: 8.8 lbs
Stock: Flat Dark Earth composite
Front sight: XS post w/ tritium insert, .125 blade
Rear sight: Enlarged military aperture .135 w/ MOA adjustment for both windage and elevation