The Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 compresses .308 Win performance into a shorter, more maneuverable platform. Built with a 16.25 inch carbon steel barrel and a tuned gas system, it pairs a black composite fixed stock with a parkerized finish and a proprietary muzzle brake to manage recoil and muzzle rise. Standard sights include an XS tritium front post and an enlarged ghost-ring rear aperture for quick target acquisition.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .308 Win (7.62×51 NATO) for full-power, standardized ammunition compatibility.
- The barrel measures 16.25 inches and is made from carbon steel with a parkerized finish.
- The magazine capacity is 10 rounds in a removable parkerized steel magazine.
- The overall length is 37.25 inches for a compact footprint.
- The unloaded weight is approximately 8.9 lbs.
- The action is Semi-Automatic on the M1A platform.
- The stock is a black synthetic fixed composite design with checkering and swivel studs.
- Sight configuration is XS tritium post front and a ghost-ring .135 aperture rear with MOA windage and elevation adjustments.
- The muzzle is fitted with a proprietary muzzle brake to reduce felt recoil and muzzle rise.
- The trigger is a two-stage design tuned for the M1A SOCOM 16.
Purpose-built for shooters who need a shorter, capable rifle in a reliable platform, the M1A SOCOM 16 balances compact handling with full-power .308 performance. Its combination of a carbon steel barrel, effective muzzle brake, and quick-acquisition sights makes it well suited for tactical-minded sporting use, precision-oriented practice, and field work where compactness and cartridge power are priorities.
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