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Customer Reviews for Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 308 Semi Auto Rifle


Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 308 Semi Auto Rifle Buy Now

28 Reviews. 4.8 out of 5 Stars!
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Jon P on 03/17/2024
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Springfield perfection and Buds is amazing as always. Quick shipping and perfect product. Only buy my firearms from here.

Chris D on 12/26/2023
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

I gotta say buds was great as always!! However this is the most inaccurate m1a I have owned. Grouping is terrible. I've tried everything, factory ammo, match ammo even my own reloads which I measure every load. Even put a sage ebr stalk on it hoping it would improve accuracy. I will be contacting SA to see if they can help. I've owned a scout and several standard m1a's and they group way better than this socom.

Isaiah C on 10/09/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Purchased the m1a socom 308 rifle from Buds at a great price compared to other sellers! My FFL Received it in a timely manner! Extremely happy with the purchase! Will buy again from Buds!

Dale A on 03/28/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

No problems. Gun came on time.

Eric W on 07/04/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very happy with my purchase and with Bud's! It's a very sweet platform. Added a 2x-7x scout scope. Love it!

Ernest C on 05/21/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Awesome gun !!!! Very happy to add to my small collection, transaction smooth on team buds !! thank you from Guam 🇬🇺

Samuel G on 01/04/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This specific rifle should be on every serious shooter vault. It's a complete turnaround from its predecessors. Shot mine along with a 22' from a friend and my friends and I preferred the SOCOM 16 all the way because it's more than a bench rifle, it's a 308 that you can effectively shoot while standing and have a good time. I Configured mine as a scout rifle, and I'm very happy with it. Whenever you can, give it a shot.

Robert L C on 07/10/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The SOCOM 16 is terrific! This is the one CQB rifle to own. It is fun to shoot. Five-stars all the way.

Larry R on 12/07/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Accuracy product awesome carabine.highly recommended

John W on 05/04/2018
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I just recently bought a Springfied AA9626 M1A SOCOM 16 FIBSTK.. The rifle was expected being a Springfield rifle. The only fault for this rifle, is the stock. I do not like fiberglass stocks. I removed the fiberglass stock and replaced it with a wood stock. Now I'm ready to go back to Vietnam. Grat weapon for hunting in wooded areas, or home defense.

Earle W on 05/02/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

It took too long to receive my rifle once my e-check was received by Buds ( 10 days ). I saved a few dollars over using my credit card but now I question if it was worth it. Great rifle, solid and fun to shoot.

Stephen C on 10/27/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Amazing rifle, very accurate and powerful. It was my first transaction on Buds and I couldn't have been happier with the service. It even came with a sweet case too. You've made a customer for life.

Gregory H on 07/19/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Overall a pretty smooth transaction. The first customer service person I spoke to seemed lost. The second customer service rep was very knowledgeable and accommodating. I would buy another firearm from buds again. I picked up my rifle and it was beautiful! All the tolerances were tight. The next day I took it out to the range. I did not have to make any adjustments on the sights at all. Great rifle, I love it!

Ashton H on 06/09/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

First off I ordered this rifle on 06/07/16 and received it at my FFL the NEXT DAY on the 8th. In one of my previous reviews I made a comment about how Buds service was slipping and man I couldn't have been more wrong so I certainly apologize to Buds for that. The gun its self is absolutely beautiful although I would admittedly go with the OD green if given the chance again. I expected this rifle to be a bit on the heavy side but to my surprise it's much lighter than I anticipated. Mounting some sort of forward optic had been my original plan but after receiving it and shooting with the iron sights I've decided not to put a forward optic after all. The tritium insert in the front sight post is fantastic and not only helps in low light conditions but it also gives a good reference point for longer distance targets (and you'll see what I mean when you buy it). The recoil was also another nice surprise, it's more than manageable and helps tremendously in quick target acquisition. I noticed one comment saying the stock was no good but from what I can tell it's about as solid as they come. The storage compartment behind the butt plate is also neat but would have been even better if it came with some sort of basic tool kit. I'm very happy with the Springfield soft carry case it came with as well, it has Velcro straps to keep your rifle secured and another area to hold four magazines. Overall I'm more than satisfied with this rifle so if you're looking for a shorter more compact M1A that still has all the great features I can't recommend this enough. Don't forget to look at the M1A Scout, it's a happy medium between this short rifle and the longer original M1A. I hope this helps some of you in your decision making process and I can guarantee you won't be disappointed in this beauty.

James C on 03/17/2016
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Bottom line up front: If you buy one of these you will likely need to upgrade from the factory composite stock. I was aware of this possibility before purchase after reading multiple forums prior so it was no surprise. After inspecting this gun at the FFL dealer I brought it home and disassembled the gun to clean it. The receiver and stock were not bedded well, very loose. As I suspected when I fired the rifle at the range it would not hold a group and every two rounds out of five were flyers. I have since replaced the POS factory composite stock with a new walnut replacement stock with excellent results. Very tight groups and no more flyers. Springfield should be ashamed to let a fine gun like this go out the door with such an ill fitting stock.

Manuel E on 03/01/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Gorgeous rifle, very good quality, and finish. Outstanding customer service from Bud's. This was the first time I bought a firearm online and Bud's made it a very pleasant experience.

Jeffrey G on 04/06/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to buy a gun online. I called Buds 3 times with questions during the process and all 3 times I talked to a live person who answered my questions very politely. The rifle came in great condition and I was able to check it out before the transfer was made. I plan on making many more purchases from Buds.

Matthew S on 12/22/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Just got my SOCOM rifle today. Very satisfied with it. Highly recommend getting one.

Frederick P on 08/21/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Took 10 (TEN) days to ship. Ordered on 8/4/2014 and did not receive the rifle till 8/19/2014. The rifle is a SUPERB weapon. I equipped it with an EOTech holographic sight. Apparently Buds did not really have the rifle in stock and had to order it from another source. I will think twice before I order again.

Keith B B on 10/23/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Another flawless transaction with Bud's from ordering to delivery. Six days total time from order to delivery! Great job guys!! As for the Socom 16? Perfection in a CQB weapon! Rifle was perfect when taken from the shipping box. Action is smooth. Cosmetically, outstanding! Lightweight, well built. Upon disassembly and cleaning prior to first shots, everything was top notch condition; close tolerances, fit and finish are awesome; well lubed, ready to go to the range. Can't say enough how pleased I am with Springfield and Bud's!!

Kevin S on 09/30/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Superb firearm. No firing failures, even after 300 rounds plus. I am very pleased with this purchase and Buds. Will purchase firearms from Buds in the future, and I HIGHLY recommend Buds.

Thomas B on 05/04/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Absolute perfection, love the rifle! Thanks Buds!

Phillip S on 04/05/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I bought this gun and quickly received it from Bud's, probably no more than 5 days total. It's an awesome gun which is easy to shoot and easy to break down and clean. I love shooting it, just don't expect great shot groups at longer distances. I have 2 SA mags and 2 CMI mags and they work great. The Bud's experience was outstanding.

Dawud S on 09/05/2010
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Excellent price, outstanding shipping time ordered Tuesday received it Friday. I will definitely recommend buds to all of my friends.

Matt S on 10/10/2009
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

A solid tack-driver all the way. I bought this as my first rifle because I was looking for a good learning gun and one that would be suitable for a range of applications. And, okay, I'm partial to carbines. After years of firing the M16/M4 family, I was concerned that adjusting to the 7.62 caliber would be a leap, but the muzzle brake is everything it's made out to be. This rifle shoots completely flat with incredibly reduced recoil. My 110lb sister, who has no formal rifle training at all, was able to group within 2" at 25m sitting supported. Thanks to the guys at Bud's who made every effort to get this rifle to me - I bought while I was in Iraq, thinking it was going to take them a while to acquire it for me, and they had it before I got home, then bent over backwards to get it to me with all due speed. One of my best internet Customer Service experiences yet! Great gun at a great price from great folks - pick one up.

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