Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM-16 FDE 7.62 NATO 16" AA9620

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory

Model: M1A SO16

SKU: AA9620

Caliber:  7.62X51MM NATO (.308 WIN)

Length:  37.25"

Front Sight:  XS Post w/ Tritium Insert, .125 Blade

Barrel:  16.25"; Twist 1 In 11" RH; 6-Groove Carbon Steel

Weight (with Empty Magazine):  8.8 lbs.

Rear Sight:  Enlarged Military Aperture .135 w/ MOA Adjustment For Both Windage and Elevation

Magazines:  (1) 10 Round, Parkerized Steel

Stock:  Flat Dark Earth Composite

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 SOCOM-16’s unique design.

The SOCOM-16 starts with a specially-engineered 16 inch barrel that is mated to the gas system with a proprietary muzzle brake. Shoot the 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 SOCOM-16 features Springfield Armory’s forward scout-style Picatinny mount. Of course, the SOCOM-16 also has the legendary performance and reliability that M1A shooters have come to love and expect.