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    M1A SOCOM 16” vs standard

    My SOCOM 16 is a blast to shoot. It is not as accurate as my SCAR17, but it is a lot of fun. It is kind of like a lever gun in that it handles like a sports car, and the iron sights are the best. I choose the SOCOM in situations where my weapon is maybe a bit more likely to be seized! Using...
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    Scar 17s eat optics and accessories

    I’ve had an ACOG on my 17 and an Eotech on my 16. I’m not a round counter, but I shoot them about 3x a month since getting them in about 2014. No problems.
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    M1A SOCOM 16” vs standard

    You’re a couple of decades off. M1A is a non-select fire M14, which didn’t see the light of day until the mid 50’s. The M-14 is a current combat rifle for all services. If utter reliability and massive punch make it a winner. The SOCOM 16 is not a tack driver, but is accurate enough for me to...
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    Scar 17s eat optics and accessories

    I had an Eotech on my 17 S for two years without any problem. Have had an ACOG for the last 3 years, again without a hitch. I wonder if the Select Fire on the military 17 H is where the problems arise.
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    Scar-17 tips/tricks and ammo recommendations?

    Old thread, but I’ll play. My 17 is a 3/4-1 inch MOA gun.Once the ACOG was sighted in, I’ve never had to touch it. I only shoot it weekly, so maybe if someone else was paying for MY ammo, I might get high enough round counts to have to re-zero. I only know a couple of other SCAR 17, but their...