What year was the Socom 16 made?
2004
I have lusted after a Springfield SOCOM 16 carbine since it was introduced in 2004. It has an impressive lineage—a descendant of the M14 and the M1A, which in turn owes much of its design to the M1 Garand.
Who makes Socom rifles?
Springfield Armory, Inc.
SOCOM rifles
| Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM | |
|---|---|
| Designed | 2004 |
| Manufacturer | Springfield Armory, Inc. |
| Produced | 2004–present |
| Specifications |
What caliber is the M1A Socom 16?
308
308 Rifle. The M1A™ SOCOM 16 7.62 was designed in 2004 to pack . 30-caliber horsepower into a package typically reserved for much lesser guns.
What is the best rifle ever made?
The 50 Best Guns Ever Made
- The AR-15. The AR-15.
- Browning Auto 5. The Browning Auto 5.
- The Ruger 10/22. The Ruger 10/22.
- Remington Model 700. The Remington Model 700.
- Winchester Model 21 1931–1959. The Winchester Model 21.
- Hawken Rifle. The Hawken Rifle NRA Museums/NRAmuseums.com.
- Weatherby Mark V.
- Savage 220.
What kind of rifle is the Springfield SOCOM 16?
Springfield’s M1A SOCOM 16 in 308 Win is the perfect close to medium range rifle platform. Perfect for hunting light to medium game, With plenty of knock down from the heavy hitting 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge. Shop More Springfield M1A Rifles Online!
How big is the barrel on a SOCOM 16?
The M1A™ SOCOM 16 takes the classic M1A to a whole new level. A handy, tactical rifle, the M1A™ SOCOM 16 has a specially-engineered 16.25″ barrel that’s mated to the gas system with a proprietary muzzle brake to reduce felt recoil in a big way.
How much does a SOCOM 16 M1A rifle cost?
In both tactical and traditional forms, the SOCOM 16 will answer your call for a compact tactical rifle without sacrificing power. .308WIN MSRP $1987 – $2422 M1A™ Scout Squad™Rifles Combining the legendary power and accuracy of the M1A with the quick handling and fast sight acquisition of a scout style rifle. .308WIN MSRP $1,850 – $1,987
When did the SOCOM SOCOM 16 7.62 come out?
The M1A™ SOCOM 16 7.62 was designed in 2004 to pack .30-caliber horsepower into a package typically reserved for much lesser guns. A tritium-enhanced front sight combined with a ghost ring rear moves the gun fast even in dim light.