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Search for and read the numerous "M1A", "M1A SOCOM", "M1A Scout/Squad" threads already on the NES forum.Looking to purchase a M1A™ SOCOM 16 CQB RIFLE. Any thoughts before I make the $2000 plunge ??
what is the eye box on that scope? it is a leopold 2.5x, right?Search for and read the numerous "M1A", "M1A SOCOM", "M1A Scout/Squad" threads already on the NES forum.
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Theres probably better rifles for 300 yards.I am looking to do some range time at 300 with it. I like the looks of it and it has some excellent reviews on line
The published eye relief is 9.3".what is the eye box on that scope? it is a leopold 2.5x, right?
within those 9.3" - what is the eye box where reticle is fully visible?The published eye relief is 9.3".
The scope is a Leupold FX-II Scout 2.5x28 (discontinued).
CQB and 300 yards seems contradictory. CQB would be more like 25, maybe 50 yards, yes/no ?I should add I shoot at 50, 75 and 100 most of the time. I have shot it out to 200 a couple times as well. Nothing further.
The low magnification gives it a very generous eye box.within those 9.3" - what is the eye box where reticle is fully visible?
ok, is it ok to shoot it both standing up and prone with the scope sitting that far in front? do you see the reticle unobstructed both ways - prone and offhand standing up?
If you miss them,they won't be able to hear round 2The combination in one sentence of CQB and a .308 seems contradictory.
^ agree.The combination in one sentence of CQB and a .308 seems contradictory.
cool as hell, but, at $2k price - why the heck would one do that? last 308 ar10 i made was under $1k for me.But m1a’s are just plain cool, so there’s that. You can’t argue against cool-factor.
Personally, I’ll build a couple ar-15’s or similar and an ar-10 long before I’ll get around to an m1a.cool as hell, but, at $2k price - why the heck would i do that? last 308 ar10 i made was under $1k for me.
CQB poke them in the eye with the flash hider or blow their head off.CQB and 300 yards seems contradictory. CQB would be more like 25, maybe 50 yards, yes/no ?
I built up a M1a to use in cmp games. If not for that I would probably not own onePersonally, I’ll build a couple ar-15’s or similar and an ar-10 long before I’ll get around to an m1a.
An m1a is a collectible / range toy in my book. Not that it would be ineffective for home defense or fighting off a Chinese invasion etc etc, lol, it’s just not at the top of the list on pretty much any metric.
My philosophy is to buy all of the practical defensive firearms Id want first, then buy the cool stuff second. If I had that covered and had cash to burn, heck yeah I’d buy an m1a. I don’t know where the OP is in their journey though.
Well as long as its USGI fiberglass they are fine.An M14 clone with polymer furniture is straight gross. I’d go with the scout 18” or a 22” model with wood stock. And if I feel this way one can imagine what the fudds think about plastic M14 clone.
Looking to purchase a M1A™ SOCOM 16 CQB RIFLE. Any thoughts before I make the $2000 plunge ??
Personally, I’ll build a couple ar-15’s or similar and an ar-10 long before I’ll get around to an m1a.
An m1a is a collectible / range toy in my book. Not that it would be ineffective for home defense or fighting off a Chinese invasion etc etc, lol, it’s just not at the top of the list on pretty much any metric.
My philosophy is to buy all of the practical defensive firearms Id want first, then buy the cool stuff second. If I had that covered and had cash to burn, heck yeah I’d buy an m1a. I don’t know where the OP is in their journey though.