It has a tritium dot front sight, so shooters can see it at night. It has military sights that are adjustable for windage and elevation.
The SOCOM II is gas-operated, so propellant gases are captured by a tube near the muzzle, which directs the gas into a valve on the bolt, and the gas pushes the bolt back so it can eject a spent casing and chamber a fresh round.įeatures of the SOCOM II include a two-stage military trigger that sets off the action with a 5- to 6-pound pull. There is also an extended top rail version available (add about $100). Based on the reviews done for the products, most people opt for the later. What makes the SOCOM II different from the SOCOM 16 is its cluster rail system, where there are Picatinny rails on the top, bottom and sides of the carbine for easy mounting of optics or accessories. There are two types of the M1A Socom rifles, which are the M1A Socom II and the M1A Socom 16. Springfield offers eight models different models of the M1A. This group of five shots four in the black was fired as quickly as I could manage to acquire the target and pull the trigger. Rapid fire accuracy at 100 yards proved to be very good as well. It comes in at 37.25-inches in length and just 8.75-pounds. The M1A Tanker model offers a 16.25-inch parkerized carbon steel barrel and a vintage walnut stock. It was also known to be very accurate and reliable. The M1A proved to be a shot shell killer supreme, launching one after another into near earth orbit with ease at the slightest provocation. The M1A Tanker model was inspired by and based on the shortened Tanker Garand rifles conceived towards the end of World War II. The M1A is the civilian version of the famous M14, which was once a standard issue US military rifle. In this video we take a close look into the Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 Rifle This rifle is a heavy hitting machine, and shoots the 7.62/.308 Cartridge. The Springfield M1A SOCOM II is a semi-automatic carbine chambered in 7.62 NATO or. The new Cluster Rail System of the SOCOM II further enhances its versatility by accommodating virtually any optic, light or other accessory designed to fit a standard picatinny rail.īarrel: 16.25”, 6 Groove, 1:11 Right Hand Twist, Parkerizedįront Sight: XS Sights Post. Average accuracy is the average of three three-shot groups fired at 100 yards off a Caldwell rest. A proprietary, high-efficiency muzzle brake virtually eliminates muzzle rise, enabling you to stay on target for faster, more accurate follow-up shots. The SOCOM IIs stock is now an injection-molded synthetic, so its lighter and stronger. The muzzle brake reduces felt recoil and keeps muzzle rise flat making quick, accurate follow-up shots all but a given. They feature 16-inch barrels (the shortest allowed for a civilian-owned rifle) made possible by a re-tuned gas system. Just the satisfaction of working with a highly-evolved tool that does its job with deadly accuracy and dependable reliability. They still pack plenty of punch to reach out and make that crucial shot at a distance. The Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad gas-operated rifle tames the recoil of the 7.62 cartridge to a positively manageable level. Springfield Armory® SOCOM rifles are compact, powerful, close-quarter battle rifles. 16.25" Barrel 1:11" Twist, Black Synthetic Stock, Extended Top Rail