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Posted: 9/11/2004 3:57:06 AM EDT
How do you like them? I talked to a guy who owns the " Scout " model. When we started talking about recoil, he said that it kicks like a AR15 carbine. ?? Sounds a little strange to me, but is this correct? He doesn't reload, says he uses the surplus ammo. If it's correct, maybe I need to start saving now. your input is appreciated.
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Posted: 9/11/2004 4:03:19 AM EDT
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I have a M1A Scout. Recoil is mild becuase it's a heavy rifle and has a muzzle break. my AK actually has worse recoil than my M1A. BTW; perceived recoil is largely a matter of stock fit.
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Posted: 9/11/2004 4:19:17 AM EDT
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Mrs. Different loves her M1A Scout. She's 4 ' 11 " and weighs less than 100 pounds. She has no problem with the recoil at all. If you get a M1A carbine, I suggest the Scout or Bush instead of the SOCOM 16. I think the 18 " barrel is just right. Put a Smith Enterprise Sommers Vortex on it and you're good to go. All State AW Ban laws apply.
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Posted: 9/11/2004 4:26:45 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/11/2004 4:31:46 AM EDT
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The SOCOM 16 is one butt-ugly rifle. Springfield took perhaps the finest looking rifle in the world and literally butchered it.
Why not make similiar updates (accessories rail, etc) to a standard M1A? Oh yeah, AFTER they start using quality parts in their rifles again. |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 5:09:40 AM EDT
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I love mine! Like Different says, the 18" barrel is just right.
I'm having the stock painted a MARPAT camo. Saw one the other day online, it's the cat's ass! But yes, the Scouts are nice rifles. |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 6:04:40 AM EDT
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I agree. My scout is only a hair longer than the SOCOM with the mods (gas lock sight, Vortex, Law483 short LOP stock) and has 2 more inches of barrel. Recoil is very mild even without the brake.  
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Posted: 9/11/2004 7:42:49 AM EDT
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You know, QuinlanV... One of these days I've just gotta try that puppy! I see you shooting that sucker all day long, and I get to thinking that's one SWEET rifle! The dispersed muzzle flash is incredible... It'd be even cooler to get a pic of that at night! |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 8:39:49 AM EDT
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I've got an Aimpoint equipped Scout. I love it. Recoil is in the same neighborhood as my Yugo SKS with its PRK approved brake in place of the standard grenade launcher.
Shooting prone off a bipod I can put 100's of rounds downrange with the M1A without any bother. |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 8:52:37 AM EDT
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Aesthetically, I prefer the Bush rifle over the other two. I hope they resume production of the folding stock...just because it is legal now.
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Posted: 9/11/2004 8:59:39 AM EDT
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I have a scout recoil is all in the mind.
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Posted: 9/11/2004 12:05:09 PM EDT
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Own a scout, love it. Recoil very lite to me,one of the most accurate iron site rifles i've shot. I prefer the wood stock
Roy |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 12:08:35 PM EDT
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I HAVE to build and M1A like Quinlan's....
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