Archangel makes excellent examples of aftermarket stocks well suited to hit steel at distance. Reason one is for better accuracy and comfort with long-range shooting. I have two reasons why I’d want to swap stocks on an M1A. But you might need even more versatility. The SOCOM 16 CQB comes from the factory with an excellent pistol-gripped stock. Most aftermarket stocks come with an adjustable cheek rest to compensate for the scope height. For standard stock rifles, I add a strap-on cheek rest. The side mount design for M1A’s increases the height of the scope. If you shoot your M1A with a scope and use the standard stock, you soon realize a cheekweld becomes a chin weld. You can achieve better shooting comfort with recoil-absorbing butt pads, and pistol grips with a more vertical angle to ensure you don’t need to cant your wrist when shooting prone. While the standard M1A stocks are very capable, aftermarket stocks offer additional versatility you may want.īut you might not have been aware that you can do the same with the M1A with an aftermarket stock. And the modularity of the AR design makes this a breeze, with tons of aftermarket parts available. You’ve probably swapped stocks on an AR, so you understand how an aftermarket stock can make a major difference in shooting comfort and accuracy downrange. So, here are five of the best stocks for the M1A rifle. What if you flipped that so the stock adapted to you, the shooter? Swapping out the stock on an M1A can completely change the ergonomics of the rifle to better suit your shooting style and needs. A Sage International EBR stock is shown below the M1A SOCOM 16 CQB rifle. The M1A is highly adaptable through the use of aftermarket stocks. Many of these shooters have adapted their shooting style to efficiently use the standard stock. The stock is sturdy and, if push comes to shove, it can be used as a club.Ĭompetitive shooters in Service Rifle matches use the classic-style stock quite well out to ranges that reach 600 yards. While not as fast as semi-automatic Rifles or accurate as bolt action rifles, lever action rifles offer faster follow-up shots than bolt action Rifles, are light, handy and better for closer range shooting.The classic wood stock and fiberglass handguard on an M1A handily gets the job done. Semi-automatic rifles allow for multiple follow-up shots without needing to chamber a new round for each shot. Bolt action rifles are easy to use and ideal for precision shooting where long distance accuracy is important. While all are great rifles, each offers different capabilities and features.
There are various types of hunting rifles, most notably Bolt action, Lever-action and Semi-automatic. For hunting larger animals, like deer, elk and moose, you’ll want to select a rifle that can handle cartridges big enough to kill an animal with just 1 shot, such as a.308.30-60.300 Mag.338 Mag or Remington 7mm. 22 LR rifle is suited for long-range small-game hunting that occurs over greater distances. For hunting squirrels, rabbits, raccoons and other small-game.22 rifles are an efficient choice, while a. Before choosing a rifle, you should consider what type of game you intend to hunt. Prepare for hunting season with rifles specifically designed for both small- and big-game hunting. All this rides inside an Archangel® composite chassis that features a collapsible stock and plenty of room for accessories. The gun’s beating heart is John Cantius Garand’s peerless battle rifle action upgraded with 0.135″ ghost ring sights and a 16.25″ premium carbon steel 1:11″-twist barrel. The M1A™ SOCOM 16 CQB 7.62 brings the rugged M14 action into the Information Age.