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Posted: 11/17/2010 12:20:08 AM EDT
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So what says the hive on the socom 16 rifle? Handled one at the gun shop yesterday an can't stop thinking bout one. So what would I be able to expect the gun to be capable of shooting? I've herd mixed reviews on it's accuracy potentioal.
How bout reliability with wolf ammo for running short range drills, and plinking? Will I still be able to hit a 10" plate at 300 with wolf? An how does the 7.62 fare out of a 16" barrel? Or would I be better off going with a longer barrel? Been wanting a M1A for a while, an have been buying lots of the suppuss ammo that has been out for a bit even though I don't own a rifle that can shoot it. An whith tax season coming up I think I may be able to fix that  .
Also is it safe to use commercial .308 in the socom? |
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There was a thread just like this yesterday.
It is heavy, load and fun. Some prefer the scout model with the 18 inch barrel. I like my socom. Some folks will tell you it is crap. Some folks will tell you it is great. Some folks will tell you meh. Get it and enjoy it! |
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I say get it.
Do most people need a SOCOM? No, but is it fun? Yes. Great camp defense rifle for critters. 20 rounds of 7.62 on tap. Handy size. If it seems heavy, workout. Many folks here will not hump the rifle out in the woods for 20 miles a day. More like 100 yards to and from the firing line at the local Range Nazi range. Max |
To me, it's very light and handy. I think some of the people who think it's heavy may have tried the SOCOM II- with the latter's heavy rail package it is rather cumbersome, to me. The SOCOM 16, though, is light and quick-handling. The funny thing is, to me, the SOCOM 16 handles better than my M4gery... I'm actually a little puzzled by that, given how people (in general) rave about the M4's handiness and bad-mouth the battle rifles. Maybe part of it is the weight is basically between your hands with the composite-stocked SOCOM, while the M4 puts more of it out ahead of you? Maybe it's just that I used to work out a lot. 
Anyway, if I had to pick one or the other, I'd get the scout. As much as I like the SOCOM, I think the 18" barrel is just the perfect balance, and the extra 3-4 inches out there aren't really noticable to me. (In addition to the barrel length, the stabilizer on the scout is longer than the comp on the SOCOM.) I was thinking of selling my SOCOM for a bit, and if a break-even price came along before I get it kitted out, I might, just so I could get the scout sooner. That having been said though, I do like the SOCOM enough that if I end up keeping it, I won't be the least bit distressed. I would just set up the SOCOM for close range with a red dot, and when I am able to get the scout, it will get a 3-9x pistol scope up front for a more traditional scout set-up. Then my full-length rifle gets a traditional scope mount, and they're all happy! 
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I just bought a SOCOM 16 three weeks ago. First day at the range was yesterday. It kicks ASS!!! After an easy sight-in process (I have two Garands, so same setup basically), We were rolling bowling balls out to 60-80 yards, and I was hitting them on the move no problem. I had a good double fisted group at 100 yards with the irons, and it puts .308 goodness right where you want it. There were three SOCOMs out there that day, a SOCOM II and another 16, so I got to shoot them all. And all lived up to expectation. If you are looking for a iron sight .308 for 100-200 yards, this is your rifle. If you want optics out past that, get a Scout or full size M1A. I do not plan on optics, and if I did, it would be a Aimpoint micro iwth an Ulimak rail to co-witness. So I say, if that is what you are looking for (above), GET IT!!! I will tell you now that you will have fun with the very first shot. We had plenty of AK and AR goodness out at the range, and the M1A platforms were the most fun, and best on target (IMHO). |
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