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My New Springfield M-1A SOCOM
« on: June 19, 2009, 04:36:26 PM »








I've been thinking of getting that new Ruger Mini 14 Davidson's is offering with the Tactical black metal and flash suppressor, and Circassian Walnut stock, but I wasn't sure, so I thought I would go look at a Mini 14 Tactical at Cabela's before I ordered anything. Well, you know the story. They had this really nice Springfield M-1A SOCOM they just unboxed and put on the rack. Suddenly the Mini 14 didn't look so good. So after spending over twice as much I took the SOCOM home. It's a hell of a lot more rifle than the Mini 14 could ever hope to be on it's best day! This gun points like a Sporting Clays Shotgun!

It has the Trijicon illuminated front post with the Ghost Ring rear sight set up. I need to get a nice black nylon padded sling for it. I haven't decided if I'll go with a scout scope setup, or just keep it the way it is with the factory irons. Either way I'll take it out and light up a few next weekend. I got all of my crap done around the house, stuff I've been putting off, so now it's plat time!    Bill T.
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Re: My New Springfield M-1A SOCOM
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2009, 04:52:24 PM »
Bill ya done it again. Nice pick up. Is this your first SOCOM?
Give us a full range report.
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Re: My New Springfield M-1A SOCOM
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2009, 05:00:07 PM »
Very nice, good luck with it.
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Re: My New Springfield M-1A SOCOM
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2009, 05:00:57 PM »
Yes, This is the first SOCOM I've owned. I have another M-1A but it's full sized. I really love the way this gun handles. It's weight is really distributed well which surprised me. For some reason I thought the gun would be heavy and cumbersome, but that is not the case at all. I can't wait to light off a few! This rifle is really impressive in the way it's made. It feels and sounds solid when you let the bolt ride home. Springfield really builds a nice rifle.  Bill T.
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Re: My New Springfield M-1A SOCOM
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2009, 05:01:52 PM »
Quote from: billt on June 19, 2009, 04:36:26 PM

It has the Trijicon illuminated front post with the Ghost Ring rear sight set up. I need to get a nice black nylon padded sling for it. I haven't decided if I'll go with a scout scope setup, or just keep it the way it is with the factory irons. Either way I'll take it out and light up a few next weekend. I got all of my crap done around the house, stuff I've been putting off, so now it's plat time!    Bill T.

Sweet rifle, and you can't go wrong either way.  I'd go for a fix powered scope myself.  Good buy, as long as its Garand action you can't go wrong!
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Re: My New Springfield M-1A SOCOM
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Re: My New Springfield M-1A SOCOM
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2009, 06:22:40 PM »
Congratulations Bill,

That's a sweet 16. That short barrel would make for a great ranch gun. Light weight, built solid and packs a whallop. What more could you ask for.

Look forward to a range report.

Enjoy,

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Re: My New Springfield M-1A SOCOM
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2009, 10:18:31 AM »
NICE RIFLE!

I have been pondering one of those for a patrol rifle.

Will you be posting a range report?

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Re: My New Springfield M-1A SOCOM
« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2009, 11:16:52 AM »
Quote from: langloisandy on June 20, 2009, 10:18:31 AM
NICE RIFLE!

I have been pondering one of those for a patrol rifle. Will you be posting a range report?  Andy

Just as soon as I get it up and running. Hopefully next Friday if I'm off. One thing I didn't mention that kind of impressed me is the chamber was polished to an almost mirror finish, with double feed ramps polished the same way. I like that kind of attention to detail in a rifle. It makes parting with that many dollars a little easier to take.   Bill T.
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Re: My New Springfield M-1A SOCOM
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2009, 11:48:47 AM »
I'm really beginning to dislike you, Bill.............







JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D


Very nice rifle....it is high on my list of 'wants'.
I'm interested in the muzzle flash/blast.....as well as other details.

CONGRATS!!!!!!!

 8)
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Re: My New Springfield M-1A SOCOM
« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2009, 12:28:41 PM »
Quote from: PegLeg45 on June 20, 2009, 11:48:47 AM
I'm really beginning to dislike you, Bill.............







JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D


Very nice rifle....it is high on my list of 'wants'.
I'm interested in the muzzle flash/blast.....as well as other details.

CONGRATS!!!!!!!

 8)

What he said  ;D
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