Springfield M1A Socom 16 CQB 308 Win with Vortex Venom Red Dot

The Springfield M1A Socom 16 CQB 308 Win with Vortex Venom Red Dot combines a proven battle rifle platform with a modern optics solution. This factory-configured package delivers the reliability of the M1A system in a compact, close-quarters-oriented carbine. The integrated Vortex Venom red dot sight provides rapid target acquisition without the need for aftermarket mounting modifications. Configured for the 308 Win cartridge, this firearm offers substantial terminal performance in a package designed for maneuverability.

Overview

The Springfield M1A Socom 16 CQB is a shortened variant of the classic M1A rifle, built on the same robust operating system that has served military and law enforcement users for decades. This model features a 16.25-inch barrel with a 1:11 twist rate, optimized for 308 Win ammunition. The Vortex Venom red dot sight is factory-mounted on a low-profile base, ensuring a clean sight picture and maintaining the rifle’s compact profile. This is a purpose-built carbine for operators who need the power of the 308 Win in a package suitable for confined spaces and dynamic engagements.

Features & Specs

• Barrel: 16.25-inch, carbon steel, with a 1:11 twist rate, featuring a flash suppressor and a CQB-style muzzle brake for reduced recoil and muzzle rise.
• Optics: Factory-mounted Vortex Venom 3 MOA red dot sight with a Picatinny rail interface, offering crisp dot visibility and automatic brightness adjustment.
• Stock: Synthetic, black, with a shortened length of pull and a ventilated handguard for heat dissipation, maintaining the classic M1A ergonomics in a compact form.

The Vortex Venom red dot is co-witnessed with the standard iron sights for immediate redundancy. The receiver is forged from 8620 steel, and the bolt is machined from 4340 steel, ensuring longevity under heavy use. The trigger group is a standard two-stage military-style trigger with a 5-7 pound pull weight. The rifle ships with one 10-round magazine, compliant with Illinois state restrictions.

Who It’s For

This Springfield M1A Socom 16 CQB 308 Win with Vortex Venom Red Dot is designed for the Illinois shooter who requires a reliable, hard-hitting carbine for defensive or duty use. It is suitable for the civilian operator, law enforcement officer, or security professional who values the 308 Win cartridge’s terminal ballistics but needs a platform shorter than a standard 22-inch rifle. The integrated red dot makes it well-suited for low-light conditions and rapid target transitions. This is not a hunting rifle; it is a tactical carbine for serious applications where reliability and stopping power are paramount. The Springfield M1A Socom 16 CQB 308 Win with Vortex Venom Red Dot is a direct solution for those who need a compact 308 Win platform without sacrificing the M1A’s legendary dependability.

Shipping & FFL

This firearm ships standard ground from our Illinois-licensed facility. All federal, state, and local laws apply. The Springfield M1A Socom 16 CQB 308 Win with Vortex Venom Red Dot must be transferred to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer in your state of residence. For Illinois customers, this includes compliance with the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card requirement and Illinois-specific firearm transfer regulations, including the mandatory 72-hour waiting period for long gun purchases unless an exemption applies. You must select a receiving FFL dealer who is willing to accept the transfer and process the paperwork per Illinois law. We cannot ship to PO boxes or APO addresses. Please verify your FFL dealer’s license is current and on file before placing your order.