A few M1A Socom II questions

hot sauce · August 3, 2010, 08:52 PM

Hey everyone! I've been so busy and trying to save money so I stopped looking at guns/forums for a while but just put one of these on lay-a-way. Yep I'm stoked....

Anyway any info of some good gear I can trick her out with would be appreciated.

Are the 25 round checkmate mags any good?

What optics do you guys use on these rifles? Seems like a lot of eye relief for a scope and the only optic that would work is a red dot. Please correct me if I'm wrong b/c I do not know much about these rifles.

Any pics you guys have of tricked out M1A's I'd love to see btw. Thanks for looking and I'll check back in a few days.

Maximus4427 · August 4, 2010, 12:59 PM

My M1A/Loaded shoots one ragged hole as is. I don't need to trick it out.

Longdayjake · August 4, 2010, 01:34 PM

Well, the socom isn't really known as a long range gun (though it can do okay at it) so it shouldn't be that important to put a nice scope on it. It won't stabalize the heavy long range bullets anyway so its kind of a moot point. A red dot or scout scope will do just fine. You will probably want something though because that front sight is probably the WORST front sight on any gun I have ever shot. IT IS HUGE!

hot sauce · August 4, 2010, 07:42 PM

Thanks guys. I cant wait to get it.

So what kind of range should I expect from this gun?

THORN74 · August 4, 2010, 08:15 PM

with the 16" barrel on the socom u shouldnt have problem out to 500-600 yrds .... i have the 18" Scout and it hits 600+ np

btw.... thats a great gun, but im not a fan of the whole huge rail system on it. thats why i went with the scout

hot sauce · August 4, 2010, 09:07 PM

Thanks

IZinterrogator · August 4, 2010, 09:10 PM

I love it when people complain about the front sight. If they weren't shooting bullseyes vs. silhouettes, they would notice that the white stripe and the tritium stripe are as wide as a silhouette at 200 and 300 yards, respectively. Lining up the edges of the stripe with the edges of the silhouette puts it center mass everytime.

glock 2026 · August 5, 2010, 04:25 PM

Dont listen , i have a soccom ii with luepold scout scope , and long distance ,like 300 yard i can put all rds in bottom of can . Dont listen save your pennies , worth every dime . Just only time i seen another one in person is never.They are rare to see , probally because of cost. I only wish it was a little quietier . i cant re-member how many grains ,but mine loves reloader 15 powder too. If u reload , 308 you will reload soon , if u like to shoot. And i am very happy with gun glad i could buy, dont ever regret it.Last gun i would sell , HEAVY AND LOUD UNDER AN OVERHANG only negetives and i got gun.

August 3, 2010, 08:52 PM	#1
hot sauce Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2006 Posts: 519	A few M1A Socom II questions Hey everyone! I've been so busy and trying to save money so I stopped looking at guns/forums for a while but just put one of these on lay-a-way. Yep I'm stoked.... Anyway any info of some good gear I can trick her out with would be appreciated. Are the 25 round checkmate mags any good? What optics do you guys use on these rifles? Seems like a lot of eye relief for a scope and the only optic that would work is a red dot. Please correct me if I'm wrong b/c I do not know much about these rifles. Any pics you guys have of tricked out M1A's I'd love to see btw. Thanks for looking and I'll check back in a few days.

August 4, 2010, 12:59 PM	#2
Maximus4427 Junior Member Join Date: June 19, 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 14	M1A My M1A/Loaded shoots one ragged hole as is. I don't need to trick it out.

August 4, 2010, 01:34 PM	#3
Longdayjake Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2009 Posts: 619	Well, the socom isn't really known as a long range gun (though it can do okay at it) so it shouldn't be that important to put a nice scope on it. It won't stabalize the heavy long range bullets anyway so its kind of a moot point. A red dot or scout scope will do just fine. You will probably want something though because that front sight is probably the WORST front sight on any gun I have ever shot. IT IS HUGE! __________________ If you need bullets for reloading give my website a look. www.rmrbullets.com

August 4, 2010, 08:15 PM	#5
THORN74 Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2010 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Posts: 543	with the 16" barrel on the socom u shouldnt have problem out to 500-600 yrds .... i have the 18" Scout and it hits 600+ np btw.... thats a great gun, but im not a fan of the whole huge rail system on it. thats why i went with the scout __________________ Sig P226 .40s&w/9mm -- Kimber Pro CDP .45ACP -- Radom P64 9X18mm Makarov -- Dan Wesson RZ-45 Heritage .45ACP -- Ruger SR22 .22LR -- M&P9c 9mm Springfield Armory Inc. M1A Scout 7.62X51mm NATO -- Kar 98AZ (1917 Erfurt) 8mm Mauser -- Marlin Model 60 Glenfield .22LR -- Marlin 795 .22LR -- Marlin 915y .22LR -- AR15 5.56x45mm NATO -- Springfield Armory M1 Garand 30-06

August 4, 2010, 09:10 PM	#7
IZinterrogator Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2004 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 2,457	I love it when people complain about the front sight. If they weren't shooting bullseyes vs. silhouettes, they would notice that the white stripe and the tritium stripe are as wide as a silhouette at 200 and 300 yards, respectively. Lining up the edges of the stripe with the edges of the silhouette puts it center mass everytime. __________________ "If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen!” - Samuel Adams

August 4, 2010, 07:42 PM	#4
hot sauce Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2006 Posts: 519	Thanks guys. I cant wait to get it. So what kind of range should I expect from this gun?

August 4, 2010, 09:07 PM	#6
hot sauce Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2006 Posts: 519	Thanks

August 5, 2010, 04:25 PM	#8
glock 2026 Member Join Date: June 17, 2010 Posts: 18	Dont listen , i have a soccom ii with luepold scout scope , and long distance ,like 300 yard i can put all rds in bottom of can . Dont listen save your pennies , worth every dime . Just only time i seen another one in person is never.They are rare to see , probally because of cost. I only wish it was a little quietier . i cant re-member how many grains ,but mine loves reloader 15 powder too. If u reload , 308 you will reload soon , if u like to shoot. And i am very happy with gun glad i could buy, dont ever regret it.Last gun i would sell , HEAVY AND LOUD UNDER AN OVERHANG only negetives and i got gun.