Vepr, Arsenal, or Socom 16? - Page 3

Rob99VMI04 · December 21st, 2006, 04:41 PM

S/A M1A Scout 18in barrel uses the same exact parts as a standard M1A
I don't believe the Socom does.

swedgin · January 27th, 2007, 04:12 AM

You, for some silly and unreasonable rationale are attempting to narrow a decision to one rifle. That's bad juju my brother. Plan on buying all of them and just decide which one first.

'75scout · February 1st, 2007, 04:08 PM

I try to have that theory with handguns. I shoot handguns alot more and I am just drawn to handguns more.

pbrktrt · February 3rd, 2007, 05:21 PM

i know it is a little off topic but i am happy with the performance of my mini-30. it is reliable, very accurate with good ammo, & i just simply like the look of the rifle. flame on me if you want, but it is a reliable, well built rifle.

lowflyer · February 3rd, 2007, 05:41 PM

I have no practical use for any of these, so I went with the least practical choice; SOCOM

bones · February 3rd, 2007, 09:48 PM

I've got a Springfield Armory M1A (M14 Type) Scout Squad, mahogany stock in 7.62X51 with 15 spare 20 round MilSpec mags by CMI. Mounts an Aimpoint 5000XD 2X scope.
Then as its little brother backup I've got a Ruger Mini 14 Ranch Rifle with Hogue stock in .223 with 15 spare 30 round mags by Promag. Mounts an Aimpoint 5000 scope.
Plus plenty of plentys of ammo in storage for each.
Once I got the M1A I just had to have the Mini 14 as well. They both go nice with all my other guns.

AzQkr · February 7th, 2007, 10:14 AM

Voted for the 7.62x39.

Like Rob mentions, the SOCOM may still have some bugs to work out.

The 5.56 mags will always be harder [ less plentiful ] to find than AK 7.62x39 mags.

Brownie

raevan · February 7th, 2007, 09:11 PM

I would love to have a Socom, but I voted for the Vepr in 7.62x39.
This is a wellrounded usable rifle, save for the Socom and maybe a 5.56 later.

Rob72 · February 8th, 2007, 11:28 AM

This has been floating awhile, so I'll stir the pot: I would not go with the SOCOM, unless you have $$ to burn, and want novelty, at this point. For the price of the better AKs, you can get a JLD PTR, in .308. Easily as accurate as any of the other choice (if not more so), cheap mags, available parts, US made, and retaining all the Whoopa** imparted by the .308.

Sarco still has them at a good price, I believe........

jercamp45 · February 8th, 2007, 04:51 PM

I'd get a AK.
You can still hunt....medium sized game at realistic hunting distances....since your hunts are rare(as are mine) a five round mag and 154 gr SP's should do most of what you need doing(unless you plan of baggin' moose or elk or some specialty critter).
The AK works. It has good penetration, ammo is cheap, and as mentioned you can buy three for the price of a Socom and EOTech. Not too mention the price of ammo and mags.
Plus it gives you a military classic with GLOBAL influence.
For any real world serious stuff....disasters, SHTF, Zombies, riots, civil war....I want an AK with me.
My opinion, for what its worth.

View Poll Results: Which Rifle?
Vepr K 7.62x39mm	8	10.96%
Vepr K 5.56	1	1.37%
Arsenal 7.62x39mm	13	17.81%
Arsenal 5.56	0	0%
Springfield Armory M1A Socom 16	51	69.86%
Voters: 73. You may not vote on this poll

December 21st, 2006, 04:41 PM	#21
Rob99VMI04 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ABOVE is the FOOTPRINT of a common american CHICKEN Posts: 1,701	S/A M1A Scout 18in barrel uses the same exact parts as a standard M1A I don't believe the Socom does. __________________ "You may find me one day dead in a ditch somewhere. But by God, you'll find me in a pile of brass." - Trooper M. Padgett "When seconds count.....Cops Respond in Minutes"

January 27th, 2007, 04:12 AM	#22
swedgin Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: roy utah Posts: 76	You, for some silly and unreasonable rationale are attempting to narrow a decision to one rifle. That's bad juju my brother. Plan on buying all of them and just decide which one first. Last edited by swedgin; January 27th, 2007 at 04:21 AM..

February 1st, 2007, 04:08 PM	#23
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	I try to have that theory with handguns. I shoot handguns alot more and I am just drawn to handguns more. __________________ Yeah I like Glocks, wanna fight about it!

February 3rd, 2007, 05:21 PM	#24
pbrktrt Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: muskegon,mi Posts: 21	rifle choice i know it is a little off topic but i am happy with the performance of my mini-30. it is reliable, very accurate with good ammo, & i just simply like the look of the rifle. flame on me if you want, but it is a reliable, well built rifle.

February 3rd, 2007, 05:41 PM	#25
lowflyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 1,162	I have no practical use for any of these, so I went with the least practical choice; SOCOM __________________ Whatever doesn't kill you postpones the inevitable.

February 3rd, 2007, 09:48 PM	#26
bones Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 369	I've got a Springfield Armory M1A (M14 Type) Scout Squad, mahogany stock in 7.62X51 with 15 spare 20 round MilSpec mags by CMI. Mounts an Aimpoint 5000XD 2X scope. Then as its little brother backup I've got a Ruger Mini 14 Ranch Rifle with Hogue stock in .223 with 15 spare 30 round mags by Promag. Mounts an Aimpoint 5000 scope. Plus plenty of plentys of ammo in storage for each. Once I got the M1A I just had to have the Mini 14 as well. They both go nice with all my other guns. __________________ "There is no such thing as too much ammo. Unless you're swimming!"

February 7th, 2007, 10:14 AM	#27
AzQkr Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In the Superstitions Posts: 1,528	Voted for the 7.62x39. Like Rob mentions, the SOCOM may still have some bugs to work out. The 5.56 mags will always be harder [ less plentiful ] to find than AK 7.62x39 mags. Brownie __________________ The mind is the limiting factor http://www.threatfocused.com/forums/index.php

February 7th, 2007, 09:11 PM	#28
raevan VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: washington Posts: 4,320	I would love to have a Socom, but I voted for the Vepr in 7.62x39. This is a wellrounded usable rifle, save for the Socom and maybe a 5.56 later.

February 8th, 2007, 11:28 AM	#29
Rob72 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 3,112	This has been floating awhile, so I'll stir the pot: I would not go with the SOCOM, unless you have $$ to burn, and want novelty, at this point. For the price of the better AKs, you can get a JLD PTR, in .308. Easily as accurate as any of the other choice (if not more so), cheap mags, available parts, US made, and retaining all the Whoopa** imparted by the .308. Sarco still has them at a good price, I believe........

February 8th, 2007, 04:51 PM	#30
jercamp45 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 54	well......... I'd get a AK. You can still hunt....medium sized game at realistic hunting distances....since your hunts are rare(as are mine) a five round mag and 154 gr SP's should do most of what you need doing(unless you plan of baggin' moose or elk or some specialty critter). The AK works. It has good penetration, ammo is cheap, and as mentioned you can buy three for the price of a Socom and EOTech. Not too mention the price of ammo and mags. Plus it gives you a military classic with GLOBAL influence. For any real world serious stuff....disasters, SHTF, Zombies, riots, civil war....I want an AK with me. My opinion, for what its worth.

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