Looking for a few suggestions to check out. I got the socom because I dont care for the 5.56, and I do not require the extra barrel length as where I live in mostly urban. I am thinking of something around the 100-200 meter range. I have a couple eotecs, but I dont like them on the m1a. I also Drilled the stock and installed a desert warrior cheek riser, so that is not a problem. I am thinking 2-4X power wise. And Yes, I can shoot iron sights