Optics for a SOCOM

[Lawdog537]

I am interested in knowing what your thoughts are on optics for a SA SOCOM. I have the standard stocked version and was thinking of putting an Eotech on it for something different. I have Aimpoints on my M4's, and wanted to try something new. I have no experiance with the .308 platform, and would like input.................................Thanks!

[TOrrock]

If you're going to mount it on the barrel mount, I'd stick with the Aimpoint, it will be lower, and the Aimpoint is going to be more heat resistant I believe.

I've talked with several guys who've had issues with Eotechs not handling the heat well at all. It will also make you keep your head up for more of a chin weld.

Hope that helps.

[sjc3081]

I second that my Eotech gets hot fast on my Socom. Aimpoint would be my choice

[Lumpy196]

If you put an Eothing on it, you might was well invest in a cheek rest for your stock, because your cheek weld is going to SUCK.

Stick with the Aimpoint.

If you want magnification, a few people have been please with a Trijicon TR21 1.5-4x in a reversed Larue mount.

[sjauch]

I'm actually shopping for an optic for my SA Scout. I was thinking of the Aimpoint H-1 or T-1. I was thinking it would mount low so cheek weld wouldn't be too much of a problem. What do you guys think?

[Stainless]

I'm actually shopping for an optic for my SA Scout. I was thinking of the Aimpoint H-1 or T-1. I was thinking it would mount low so cheek weld wouldn't be too much of a problem.

agree completely

[Lawdog537]

Thanks for the info guys. I have been busy lately and have not kept up with this thread. An Aimpoint is hard to beat on anything I guess.

Cory

[Robb Jensen]

If it fits I imagine an Aimpoint T1 or H1 would be nice on a SOCOM 16.

[deserteaglexxx]

What about the Specter Dr

[03humpalot]

The SA supplied mount is a POS. I went with an Aimpoint with low ring and Ultimak mount.

She cowitnesses in the lower third of the optic, i think a Dr. Optic would work pretty well but have not tried one yet.