[Sam Cree]

Well, I finally went into a gun shop to look at my idea of a boat gun, so could use some professional advice.

They had a Springfield Armory SOCOM 16 on the shelf, so I was able to shoulder it and at least see how it feels. I like the gun, it just has that *look*, but like a lot of long guns, it doesn't fit my face - when I put my cheek down on the comb, my eye is looking right into the back of the bolt and I can't see the target. The stock felt a little short too, though I suppose that might be better with a recoil pad.

I also got to shoulder an Armalite AR10, in 308 as well. The Armalite fits my face perfectly, when I shoulder it, my eye is looking right down the barrel the way it ought to. Just like my Remington 700. So if I went for iron sights, the thing would be right on. No issues with the stock length, either.

I don't really know which is the better gun of the two, in terms of accuracy, reliability, etc., but considering that one fits and the other doesn't, the Armalite seems like a no brainer as the winner.

But I wanted to get you guys' opinions, or anyone else's that has one.

Thanks much,
and
Merry Christmas!

[TalonDJ]

Get a new stock with a cheek rest.

[TalonDJ]

But seriously Most long guns I have fired I don't want to put me cheek on them because then when I shoot it rattles my brain. But somthing like this might do the trick for you.

[osagebowman]

Sam - I'd go with one that fits you better; while they are both good firearms, I would tend toward the AR platform. Having said that I don't have either in my gun rack. There are lots of goodies available for both if you plan to 'pimp your ride'. OB