Yes, I got the Squad Scout. I didn't want, or need, a longer barreled version. The Squad Scout comes with a scout scope style scope base. All I had to buy for a scope were some rings.
I've put over 500 yds. through the rifle with no changes of zero at all. That includes the iron sights, BTW. You can tighten them up if you won't need to rezero your rifle for different ranges if you wish.
The only problems I've had were one reloaded case that wasn't fully resized enough, and another that had been fully resized too many times resulting in a head separation.
If I just wanted to shoot military surplus type ammo, I'd buy either the Squad Scout or the Socom 16. The biggest difference is in the sights. The Socom has a much larger rear aperature opening and a much wider front blade which shows up at night. E
