Lmao. "Hickok45 has probably cost us thousands of dollars". So true.

"I don't want to pick a 2nd because I don't want to hurt one of their feelings for being last..." That was A W E S O M E

Good ol’ Hickok45, god bless that man.

I've wanted an M1A for decades and finally picked up a Scout a few years ago. Such a wonderful, simple, and durable rifle. Like the add says "bring enough gun".

Waited and saved for two years to get my SOCOM 16!!! Every shooter has a preference, Every weapon is a Flavor!!!! And some us just like and enjoy more horsepower and torque in a small package. Semper Fi. 0311

I appreciate this review. I'm buying an M1A this Wednesday, and your comparison of the 3 cleared up some struggle of choice. So full length it is.

Your next M1A...the Springfield Armory "Tanker" .

I laughed out loud at the comment about hickok . So fucking true

A good friend tells me he was issued a Scout Squad as a DMR in Iraq. The Army bought alot of them new in the white box from Springfield. He says with the 18.5" barrel 700 yard shots are not an issue at all especially with low magnification. It works great.

I saw the Socom 16 yesterday when i was picking up my AK,, got to tell you "LOVE at first SIght" thank you for the vid, good information on all 3 rifles bro 😎

I bought the Scout Squad and I love it. Up to 400 yards it is great with steel sights. It is convenient to carry and packs a punch.

thanks for the video I was on the fence about the two Scout or the socom and I think I'll get the scout now.

As an old Vet who was in during the transition from M-14 to M-16 ,I can say that I wouldn't trade my Scout for any rifle out there. Tack driving son of a gun with irons, low recoil and easy to hump for old guys. Wish I had it 50 years ago.

Love the green stock. Makes it look modern yet maintains that classic look without being too old school with the walnut.

Beautiful!! I have the Scout in black and put a Burris 2-7x Scout scope with Warne QD rings on the rail.

Very nice collection! I'm more of a precision bolt guy, but the M1A has always been one of my bucket list guns... finally had a good deal fall into my lap & snabbed a Loaded Archangel. Put an SWFA SS 10x42 on it, and it is bad-ass fun. Only thing I don't like about it is that I'm a reloader, and mine wants to fling the brass into the next zip code! And you're right about the range... I've got a few pretty nice bolt guns, but when that thing comes out of the bag, everyone wants to check it out.

That’s a beautiful trio of rifles!!!! Great video!

Great video, just bought a scout squad a few days ago, can't wait to pick it up! And I want that green stock now.

Great video ! didn’t know if I wanted the loaded or the scout but now I know for sure that I want a scout in green, THANKS !

I put a Primary Arms 3-18x50 ffp ACSS HUD DMR reticle specifically for the 308 on my M1A standard model with a Sadlak steel mount and Aero Precision 1 piece rings. This is not a precision rifle, but a damn fine DMR! Great video, keep it up🇺🇸

I found a SOCOM M1A at a gander mtn. a couple months ago in the used rack for $1,300. It had no, and I mean no, visible indication that it had been fired at all. It also came with 4, 20 round mags and one 10 rounder that also had no marks on them. Absolutely amazing rifle. I have shot nothing but bulk ammo like M80C or Tulla ammo through it and it's maybe 2" groups on average. The occasional flyer makes the grouping spread a little more. It's not a "tack driver", but it's awesome none the less. I am getting an Archangel stock for it this week and I'm excited to see how that'll turn out. I have that stock on my R700 and I love it.

Just now seeing THIS vid. Love the SA M1A’s. I have a Standard model I bought back in 2010 or so and adore that rifle. I didn’t have a choice of the different models that SA offers, only the Standard and have NO regrets. One of my favorite for sure and the only ‘.308’ I have, it’s one you SHOULD ‘pass down’, NOT sell. Shoots like a laser as the iron sights are THE BEST on any rifle ANYWHERE I believe and has certainly been my experience. On a personal note regarding the sights specifically: The 1st 3 rounds I fired out of mine after literally unboxing and CLEANING it were dead-on literal bullseye hits @ 100 yds. Even back then I couldn’t believe it. Well since, I’ve opted for and mounted a Sadlak “Airborne” steel scope mount (absolute excellence in engineering), added an older Bushnell 3-9X40 & an “Eagle” brand cheek rest/pad. I hunted with it this year (2019, Dec) and took a NICE 8 pt on our place. The ONLY slight ‘negative’ if you could call it a negative, is the weight. It is heavy, no doubt..and I only mean it from the standpoint of getting in & out of a small deer blind under actual hunting conditions...where deer are present everywhere in real time. The closest conditions that I can reproduce to ‘sniping’. It’s not a rifle you’d ever want to take on a still hunt or while stalking. I’m sure the ‘Loaded and National Match’ rifles are a tad better component/barrel-wise, but with what this particular rifle can do..I’m MORE than satisfied.

perfect solution... just buy them all. outstanding!

Great video. I had an M14 during Viet Nam, albeit stationed in Germany. I will eventually buy the Scout Squad in Walnut . Brings back memories.

I got one of the socom2 full length rail (hard to find) with a black stock. All said and done @ the time was $2500. If I ever got a scout I’d want to put it in a green stock too. I took the bottom section of the VLTOR rail off for now. Just a timeless rifle. I love the look of the muzzle breaks on both of the guns (scout/socom).

I cant find the video for the AFG rail installation, can you help me out?

Great video man! I was still deciding between the S16 and the Scout and you really sold me when you said all around or multipurpose M1A. Thank you for your honesty, stay dangerous. 🏴‍☠️🐀

NO justification needed! I own the 16 and the scout. Plan on getting the loaded by the end of the year. Nice rifles and great video.

it took me a while to save up for it but I highly recommend the trijicon 2.5-12.5 accupoint scope. when you consider that most long range shooters use fixed 10 power scopes, this one will do everything you want it to on a 308. I had a 4-16 on my loaded originally but I went to the 2.5-12.5 and I love it. the glass is clear, it's tough, the tritium/fiber optic reticle is clear and unobtrusive, and it is super versatile. I have it on my loaded model currently and I couldn't recommend it higher. the arms 18 is my mount if you were curious.

Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

Great video. I am trying to deduce which one to get seeing all 3 side by side helps.

Grat review brother i enjoyed it. Question though what kind of accuracy are u getting out of the socom 16? I live in cali and sick of all the featureless rifle shit we have to go through and since the m1a type rifles are totally legal here im having a hard time deciding between the socom or the scout. I generally wont shoot past 300 yards, mostly 25-200 id say. Do u think the scout would be a little more reliable of a weapon? Have u had any issues or had to tweek anything on your socom? And would the blast of the socom be too much to loud for cqb get out of house gun? I would appreciate your input since u have shot and own both thank u

"but I'm not a Sub Minute of Angle shooter", funny as hell.

Definitely purchasing it as a Christmas present to myself... or maybe my get out of 2020 present lol

Thank you for the informative video and explanation of the difference in each model. I am torn between the loaded and scout , so your video is much appreciated. Any data of shooting at paper ? Thanks again!

I'm getting the scout squad in O.D. green because of this video brother. lol. Semper Fi.

Nice review man. When I get around to getting another M1A I think I'm going to go with the Socom.

So what optic did you go with? I put a vortex viper PST 2 on the loaded and absolutely love it

Davis,, Can you link us to that vid or you tube on adding the AFG to the M1a? Ive looked several times and can not find it. Nice overview. I have a SOCOM 16 and absolutely love it. Ive done several improvements to it. I Polished the trigger parts and that significantly improved the trigger feel and pull weight. I added a ultimax M8 rail and a red dot optic. Please link to that AFG improvement if you could. Thank You

Great looking rifles I'm looking to get one myself really like your scout Squad. Did you say that you changed the socom stock out on the Scout squad one. Or is that something that available that they can do.

Davis0331 how did you get that grip on your socom 16? I just bought the scout squad and the one thing I don’t like about it, there is nowhere to put my hand so my wrist doesn’t sit awkward and the rifle sits into my shoulder. Having an issue with that; also, do you know if it’s possible to attach a bolt cover on this gun similar to the Ruger Mini lineup?

Thanks for the great video but I feel it's screwing me up judging the size between socom and scout because you swapped the stocks. The butt stock is wider and longer on the scout than the socom right?

How did u put the frg on the socom?? I can’t find the video where u mention how to do it :(

Sweet collection man thank you

How did add the angled fore-grip to SOCOM 16. I cant find the video you referenced.

Great video man, hey how did you attach that maglul AFG to the bottom of your socom stock? I need that! Please help!

I wish I had money to own 3 M1A rifles. Currently I only have a Scout. I took it out to the range the day I bought it (5 years ago) and shot 300 yard 12 target steel targets and hit them every time while standing. Beautiful gun especially with a walnut stock. Re the sighting options... I would put your rail mount on the NM gun with along with the nicest scope you can afford. The scout was made for a long eye relief scope. I LOVE the Leatherwood scope LR scope on mine. Excellent scope and easy to use at close range. At long range you can still use the 8x and use the tack driving accuracy of the scout. As for the SOCOM 16 I would put a nice low profile red dot on it. Add the quad rail to it and add a light and back up pop up irons. Nice guns. #jealous.

finally a good comparison. Any advice on "sniper" built for the scout model. Is one able to a attach a foregrip ?

Dude that's so badass. I came here for the socom 16, but i stayed and subbed for the merica.

Wow you have an awesome collection!

Loved your review! I see your video was posted 7 yrs ago. Im "sold" on getting an M1A, but cant decide which... Have you looked into the Bula 19" M21DMR? Close in length to the Scout but perhaps more accurate at longer range?

Glad to see I'm not the only fan of putting the angled foregrip on one. (mini-30)

Love the video , I can only get one do all rifle for everything so this helped me with what m1a I'd get now m1a or ar10 🤔 🤣🤣🤣 but I wanna scout scope on mine .

Did the socom come with the pic rail on the bottom of the hand guard? If not, how did you mount the afg?

The only scope to put on the Socom is the 4x16x50. FFP with ACSS reticle for 308 HD glass with ranging reticle from primary Arms.

What kind of groups do you get with the scout at 2-300yds?

I just got a Loaded M1A. What scope attachment do you recommend?

Would mounting optics require you to get a higher cheek rest for the stock? I've always wondered about that.

Nice video! I am trying to make up my mind on the scout or the socom? Why the scout for you and not the socom as your favorite? Spending $1,700 or so on rifle is not cheap! Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Can you still use the open sights on the scout even with the scope and mount on there ? Thanks

Excellent video. Thank you for making this. Are you going to get a CQB and review it too?

I've had a Scout for 12 years now, 1.5-5x Leupold illuminated reticle. Perfection.

U forgot about Mrgunsngear, he does an honest to goodness no frills review on everything, he doesn't pull and punches. Nice looking rifles, Ive always been partial to the 30-06 Garand, but those scouts and socoms are the way to go these days, thanks for sharing bud

Damn i want an M1A now. Leaning towards the full length rifle.

I have the scout with the walnut stock and I love it! You're right the scout does have allot of blast!

Nice layouts, any special technique for the afg on the socom?

How did u attach the angled fore grip on the socom?

Lmao the Hickok reference. So true

Loved this video, davis0331! Thank YOU! You helped me make my decision which model to purchase. I went with the M1A Scout Squad. Now I have to sell my brand new MOD 10 SAVAGE ASHBURY 308WIN PRECISION. As Hickok45 would say, "Life is good!"

So how big of an accuracy difference is there between the 3?

Can you share the link or do a video on how to install the AFG?

Sweet Collection!!

What did you use to put the angled forgrip on? I agree keep the scout and sell off the rest 😁

you ever run 7.62 nato in them and if so does it work well or do you get jams?

Nice video. I would recommend putting a vortex viper pst 4-16x mil/mil optic on that national match with a sadlak airborne mount.

Great review! Thanks

I’m about to purchase my first scout somehow KZfaq places this on my feed ty for the review I’m sold on the socom 16

Beautiful. And you got three!

Really needing one of these!

good stuff devil, definitely a fan of the Scout Squad its the best of both worlds

For the loaded I vote a Bassett Low Pic mount with a mid to long range scope with a magnification somewhere in the 1-4.5x on the low end and a 10-30 on the high end. Which scope depends on price range. For a tight budget I vote the Primary Arms 4-14x44 with the Mildot or 308 dmr reticle for under $1000. For middle of the road I think the Vortex scopes for around $500 are good as well as well as the $800-$1000 dollar range with the Weaver Tactical line with either the 3-15x50 or the 4-20x50 . For higher than that I like the Bushnell Elite optics in the $1000-2000 range.

Question? Why don't you reload it's cheaper and can you tailor for all three rounds?

Nice collection of M1a's, you could really defend your neighborhood with that

What's the model of your burris scope mount?

Very nice collection, congrats. Have you considered putting that low power scope on your Loaded rifle and a scout scope on your scout rifle.

Thank for the informative video!

I subbed. Always good to see another M1A lover. It's hard not to like the scout squad. I also utilized the AFG on mine. Can't decide between the two burris scout scopes.

Thanks for the great video. Im looking into getting a m1a scout or Socom. This video was a great comparison between all three. Sbub'd

Good review. would you recommend synthetic stocks over wood? If so, why?

on the scout squad with that LPVO - that seems high does it affect your cheek weld

How did you mount the grip on the socom 16

Oooowww I'm in Love with these ones!❤

What's the the mountain rail you have on the middle one?

I also have a scout also have thousands of rounds down the barrel .enjoy the gun. also have nm and ar10s my favorite is m1a of any configuration

I am 44, & this rifle has been on my bucket list for as long as I wanted a gun/rifle. I am a big fan of Col Jeff Cooper, & while the m1a scout & socom fall short of a true scout (they are fat pigs) they still very much hold to the spirit of the concept. Now Springfield charging $1k for the hooded site & bedded stock is nuts, but you really need a solid chassis, & even glass bedding yourself really should be done as it really tightens up your groups (assuming you do your part), especially if using the walnut stock. I wish I would of bought this rifle ten or twenty years ago as it keeps going up, & up (it's funny as Springfield is the budget m1a vs guys like Fulton). I still find myself struggling with which model I need to get as all are a huge chunk of change for me to justify. I really need one to fall in my lap.

How did you install the mag pull on that rifleM

That’s a lot of money on that table! Love it

Scope set up for your loaded. Arms #18 mount, much better than the springfield mount and actually holds zero. Good rings. And maybe a decent 3.5-10 or 4-14. It needs to handle the double recoil of the m1a though. And consider shimming the gas system.

Good video...the scout squad is a great rifle...thanks

Beautiful guns!😍