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M1A Scout Squad — Worth the Hype?

The Scout retains the original gas system length, thus it's just a shortened standard.

That makes it a bit more handy, more reliable and maneuverable.

I don't have a SOCOM, and never will since my Scout is just as handy and I don't have to lose velocity which is needed for my AOPS, & have deal with the extra muzzle blast. I replaced the factory MB with the standard flash hider in mine.

My .02
 
My only issue with the M1 is lack of picatinny rail support. The option to mount a thermal, red dot and 3x plus accessories is not there. Granted its a true battle rifle, this microscopic afterthought of rail and scope mount does not do it for me.
 
KillerFord1977 said:
My only issue with the M1 is lack of picatinny rail support. The option to mount a thermal, red dot and 3x plus accessories is not there. Granted its a true battle rifle, this microscopic afterthought of rail and scope mount does not do it for me.
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The aftermarket address those points.

Ultimak M1A Forward scout scope mount

What I have on my Scout.

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Plenty of room for accessories.
 
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Here is my Scout. Mounted the M1A rail with a Primary Arms SLx 4-14x44mm FFP Rifle Scope - Illuminated ACSS-HUD-DMR-308/223. It has low profile QD rings. It has a CVLIFE Carbon Fiber Bipod attached to a bipod adapter. It also has the Wsobue Rifle Buttstock Tactical Cheek Rest Pad.

At my age, I do not think that I could use a scout scope, but I may try it someday.
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DevilDog said:
Here is my Scout. Mounted the M1A rail with a Primary Arms SLx 4-14x44mm FFP Rifle Scope - Illuminated ACSS-HUD-DMR-308/223. It has low profile QD rings. It has a CVLIFE Carbon Fiber Bipod attached to a bipod adapter. It also has the Wsobue Rifle Buttstock Tactical Cheek Rest Pad.

At my age, I do not think that I could use a scout scope, but I may try it someday. View attachment 10077
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Good looking weapon sir!!
 
Fabulous...

So my particular dilemma is that I was dead set on purchasing a new SOCOM 16 but then I've now seen some superb Scout Squad rifles.

I already have a great "truck gun" in my Saint Victor .308 pistol with it's 10" barrel, so do I stick with the planned 16" SOCOM or do I refocus on the 18" Scout?

I plead my battle rifle case to you, my esteemed "S.A. Enablers"... THX
 

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AIRB0RNE6176 said:
Fabulous...

So my particular dilemma is that I was dead set on purchasing a new SOCOM 16 but then I've now seen some superb Scout Squad rifles.

I already have a great "truck gun" in my Saint Victor .308 pistol with it's 10" barrel, so do I stick with the planned 16" SOCOM or do I refocus on the 18" Scout?

I plead my battle rifle case to you, my esteemed "S.A. Enablers"... THX
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Going for distance or close/mid range ?
I like .308 in the longer barrels for shooting at mid-farther distances.
I’d go 18” Scout personally, as I think .308 does better with the barrel length.
Look at all the .308 battle rifles like FAL, M14 ( original), FN and such. Longer barrels
 
I guess something between 100-300yds, as I'm using my MR762A1 for 300-800yds and my Saint Victor .308 pistol for 50-100yds.

I know the SOCOM 16 can do most anything and I love the 16" barrel, but the gas set up is not "standard" and I'm not sure about it's 200-300yds performance. I can purchase 7.62mm ammo for half the price of regular .308 ammo here on base, so I'm moving more towards rifles that support it over 5.56mm/.223.

I'm checking out after market support for both models, but I'm sure they're both excellent as is.
 
Talyn said:
The Scout retains the original gas system length, thus it's just a shortened standard.

That makes it a bit more handy, more reliable and maneuverable.

I don't have a SOCOM, and never will since my Scout is just as handy and I don't have to lose velocity which is needed for my AOPS, & have deal with the extra muzzle blast. I replaced the factory MB with the standard flash hider in mine.

My .02
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Did the standard flash hider help tame recoil?
 
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