I saw that RTSP has an M1A Socom on their website.  I've always wanted one without the rail system because of the weight.  I've never fired one, anyone have experience?  Is it worth the dough?  

 

Thanks.

They aren't cheap to shoot but they're awesome. That's the only reason why I haven't bought one yet.

 

If I commit to a firearm I make sure it's one that I can shoot/train with often.

I don't see why someone would buy a 16" SOCOM when the 18" SCOUT is a better deal.  Giving up the 2" in barrel doesn't help anything in terms of making the rifle more compact.

The Socom 16 is just more bad ass than the Scout, but the Scout is def the better deal.

I had a Scout about 10 years ago now. It was awesome. Sold it like a dummy.

The Socom 16 is just more bad ass than the Scout, but the Scout is def the better deal.

 

16" 308...what a wonderful ninja way to blow unburned powder out the barrel and ruin a perfectly good cartridge.

16" 308...what a wonderful ninja way to blow unburned powder out the barrel and ruin a perfectly good cartridge.

 

I'll make sure to let the Mk 17, or all the other shortish .308 guns out there. Admittedly powder choice makes a difference, but you already know that.

 

That is however no excuse for buying an M1A. For me the only interesting thing about is that it is pretty in its full length, wood stock default config.  The SOCOM/Scout are like putting plastic furniture on Kentucky rifle.

I'll make sure to let the Mk 17, or all the other shortish .308 guns out there. Admittedly powder choice makes a difference, but you already know that.

 

That is however no excuse for buying an M1A. For me the only interesting thing about is that it is pretty in its full length, wood stock default config.  The SOCOM/Scout are like putting plastic furniture on Kentucky rifle.

 

 

Vlad, Just think of all the implications.

 

If in fact the OP handloads (I don't know if he does)

 

Faster powder to burn in 16"

Higher gas impulse on the op rod.

Maybe better off just throwing a flame.

 

Yep M-14's are pretty.  I just don't want to carry one at my advanced years. 

Look for an 80's vintage M1a instead of tacticool. They were almost 100% GI parts and a lot better rifles.

 

Faster powder to burn in 16"

Higher gas impulse on the op rod.

Maybe better off just throwing a flame.

 

 

Everyone tells me oprod guns are better, they wouldn't be lying to me, would they?

 

Regardless, 16" 308/7.62 guns are nothing new, and they work.

I load my own to answer an earlier question

Everyone tells me oprod guns are better, they wouldn't be lying to me, would they?

 

Regardless, 16" 308/7.62 guns are nothing new, and they work.

 

Never saw anybody bend a gas key.

 

Work but they're flame throwers.

I load my own to answer an earlier question

 

Sorry Rob, forgot the OP was you.

 

I'm sure with some care a 16" can be loaded efficiently.

Sorry Rob, forgot the OP was you.

 

I'm sure with some care a 16" can be loaded efficiently.

NP, I'm going to pass on it probably get a more traditional m1.

I like my 16" 308's! If I had to run out into the apocalypse, its what I would grab out of everything I have. I have not had obvious overbore issues with my rifles and factory ammo.