So ive been thinking about buying this gun, has anyone ever shot

>>28399044
You stupid peice of shit that's and sks, fucking kill yourself

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>>28399044
it's a socom 16, the 16th installment of Zipper Interactive's SOCOM: U.S. NAVY SEALs video game series

>>28399044
Unless you really really want a short M1A, don't bother. There are better .308 semi-autos out there for cheaper.

>>28399044
Get the scout squad instead.

>>28400212
This. 18" ftw.

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18" is probably better overall. A bit more velocity, and more parts interchangability.

That said, most people with SOCOMs tend to like them a lot. You don't lose THAT much velocity, it's still way more powerful than a 5.56 or x39, and the "b-but.. proprietary gas system!" complaint doesn't really matter because they still run fine.

>>28402731
They don't run fine though. The socom is a very problematic gas system. At least how SA did it.

>>28399247
I like how the M1A's look, rather than an AR. would there be one you would personally recommend?

>>28402731
>That said, most people with SOCOMs tend to like them a lot.
If you spent $1700 on what is notable the worst performing variant of a rifle that is already suboptimal in its field, you'd still be saying how great it is if it came covered in elephant shit.

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>>28404626
Not him, but what are you looking to do with it?

>>28404948
I wanna master the iron sights for long range use mostly

>>28405498
National Match or the scout 18" will be one of your choices then.

You're gonna wanna learn how to tune your M1a and learn the ins and outs for reloading it and the issues it has. On avrage you're gonna get 5 fires out of your brass because of how the case gets yanked out from the chamber..

All and all it's a fun thing to learn, but isn't cheap.
Here are some helpful links for you to start with

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/03/daniel-zimmerman/upgrading-the-m1a-a-gunsmiths-perspective/

http://www.thebangswitch.com/factors-affecting-m14-rifle-accuracy/


and lastly the most important IMO

http://www.m14.ca/reloading/14_loading.pdf

>>28399044
PTR 91, FAL, M77, Vepr, and AR-10 will all be cheaper, more reliable, and possibly more accurate. The M1A is outdated, overpriced, and unreliable when dirty. If you want an M1A, get an M1A. If you just want a semi auto .308, any of the ones I listed above would be better.