Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 | .308 Win | 16.25in | AA9626

The Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 places .308/7.62 NATO power in a compact, semi-automatic package built around a 16.25″ carbon steel barrel and a retuned gas system with a proprietary muzzle brake to reduce felt recoil. It ships with an XS tritium front post and an enlarged ghost-ring aperture rear for fast, low-light target acquisition, and features a forward scout-style Picatinny rail for mounting optics. This configuration is well suited to range work and medium/large-game hunting where portability and retained ballistic performance are priorities. For an optic under $1,000 that pairs well with the SOCOM 16’s scout-style mount and short-for-caliber barrel, consider a low-power variable like the Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8×24 for versatile close-to-mid range engagement.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer part number is AA9626.
• The UPC is 706397852665.
• The caliber is .308 / 7.62 NATO.
• The barrel measures 16.25 inches.
• The barrel material is carbon steel.
• The barrel finish is black parkerized.
• The overall length is 37.25 inches.
• The listed weight with an empty magazine is 8.8 lbs.
• The action is semi-automatic.
• The magazine capacity is 10 rounds.
• The stock is black synthetic composite.
• The sights are XS tritium front post and enlarged aperture rear with MOA adjustment.
• The muzzle device is a proprietary muzzle brake.
• The trigger is a two-stage military-style trigger.
• The receiver includes a forward scout-style Picatinny rail for optics mounting.

The SOCOM 16 is engineered for shooters who want .30-caliber performance in a shortened, portable format. Its combination of a retuned gas system, muzzle brake and low-light sights makes follow-up shots more manageable and target acquisition faster than many rifles of this class, while the synthetic stock and parkerized finish emphasize durability in field conditions. If you need a compact .308 with a balance of power, control and practical mounting options for optics, the M1A SOCOM 16 is a solid, straightforward choice.

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