Socom 16 Eotech?

[626Tony]

I was wondering which model EOtech model to throw on my socom 16 I have a JAE stock on it and it kind of rises above the sights.

[aplinker]

I was wondering which model EOtech model to throw on my socom 16 I have a JAE stock on it and it kind of rises above the sights.

EOTechs (511, 512, 551, 552) are made to co-witness with irons on an AR flat-top. The 553 will be even taller -- it's designed for bottom 1/3 co-witness. I would say you'll be just about right with that stock, perhaps even a little high for the EOTech. With your original stock you'd definitely need a cheek riser.

[ZombieKiller]

Would an Aimpoint work better with the Socom then?

[odysseus]

A Socom with the JAE stock on it. That's kind of a heavy scout rifle, but anyway you have a cheek rest built into that stock. Never seen someone setup that way, but certainly you have your choice of the eotech or one of the aimpoints to think of, or even a Dr. Optics or something like that. If you are using the Smith Ent. mount, you can duck down to your irons a little. Whatever works for you.

[aplinker]

Only one way to know for certain... try it and see.

Aimpoints are adjustable (sort of) as they use a ring mount. I kinda like the look of an Aimpoint on the M1A, too. I've switched back and forth about 10 times with my SOCOM, too.

Where are you? I'm sure there's a shop around that you can pop an EOTech on, if not, if you're in LA, you can use mine... The EOTech is just a much nicer optic. I love the "reticle."

Would an Aimpoint work better with the Socom then?

[ZombieKiller]

uclaplinker....i'm San Diego......but I appreciate the offer- Thanks!!

I pick up my Socom from DGM in about 5 days....I just trying to decide between the Eotech and the Aimpoint- i did like the reticle on the Eotech though (as you mentioned), I was just worried about needing a cheek riser with the original stock as I read somewhere above...Did you put one on?

[aplinker]

Are you getting the JAE stock with it already?

I've used it both with and without a cheek pad. With an Aimpoint/EOTech, perfect cheek weld isn't really necessary... It's one of the advantages of the optic. It's still a good idea. Just get an Eagle pouch for the original stock or the screw in riser.

The Aimpoint can be mounted pretty close to the rail in a low rise mount.

I think I have the Aimpoint on it now. It's about 1/4" lower (it's in a QRP) that the EOTech.

I'm not super picky with this rifle. I know it's not a precision shooter. I can ping metal all day long at the bench, standing, etc.

The M1A, even the SOCOM, is still real heavy. With a JAE it will be even more so.

uclaplinker....i'm San Diego......but I appreciate the offer- Thanks!!

I pick up my Socom from DGM in about 5 days....I just trying to decide between the Eotech and the Aimpoint- i did like the reticle on the Eotech though (as you mentioned), I was just worried about needing a cheek riser with the original stock as I read somewhere above...Did you put one on?

[ZombieKiller]

No JAE......I agree that thing is heavy.....seems more like a DM stock. I'm staing stock with this......Thanks for the input though- I like the Eotech- and I think you have just sealed the deal for me!!! Thanks again.......

[Prc329]

Aimpoint with the aimpoint ring and the ultimak scout rail will co-witness. I have that setup. It is a lower 1/3 co-witness.

[aplinker]

The Ultimak rail looks really low. Nice. That's a great way to do it. Being able to use the irons is such a +.

I still think the Aimpoint looks more natural on the M1A... I just like the EOTech so much more.

Great set-up.

Aimpoint with the aimpoint ring and the ultimak scout rail will co-witness. I have that setup. It is a lower 1/3 co-witness.

[Prc329]

I like it. The rail is almost as low as the normal hand guard.

[WINGEDSWORD]

Socom 16

If you have not purchased the JAE stock, yet, I would advise you not to. It is
a VERY heavy stock and defeats the whole purpose of the SOCOM, which is a scout and close quarters combat rifle. The JAE is intended as a Target rifle stock, shot off the bench. When I bought my SOCOM, I bought it from a private party, who had the JAE stock, on it. So I got to handle it, with both stocks. He was kind enough to sell me the rifle with the standard stock. He then sold the JAE separtely. I'm a retired Army officer(Infantry) and have shot
almost every type of modern military rifle currently in use or in use since WWII. If you want a JAE, save some money and buy a Match grade M1a, to go with your SOCOM and mount it in a JAE stock.