Mossberg MVP

[rebel]

Does anyone have an opinion on the Mossberg MVP? What I like about it, it has sights, bolt action and takes AR mags.http://www.mossberg.com/products/rif...ies/mvp-patrol

[natertot]

You are looking at the 5.56 version I take it since you mentioned AR mags. For that price, why have a bolt action when you can get an entry level AR for that $$$$$? I don't see too much of a use for 5.56 in a bolt action, but if I were to get one I would be looking for one in the under $350 range for the amount of use I'd give it. A cheaper Savage or Remington and possibly look at the used market for further savings.

For a bolt gun, I would go with the 7.62 and the model I would choose would be the Remington 700. A few hundred dollars cheaper, proven over decades of use, and the most favored bolt gun of LEO and US Military in recent years. My second choice would be a Winchester Model 70.

JMHO. If you want one though, go for it.

[kyratshooter]

Ahhhh !

The MVP.

I have handled a couple at the LGS and helped two or three folks sight theirs in at the local range this fall. I have no long term experience with that specific model. They have not impressed the socks off me, but I have no obvious negatives to state other than their high price point for what they are, an entry level rifle with a big magazine.

The basic advantage I find in .223 bolt guns is that there is a massive amount of pickup brass available at almost any range, and being a reloader that appeals to me, and justifies the purchase of a bolt action ,223. But it does not take much to justify the purchase of a new rifle in my world.

I am now shooting a good deal of cast bullet .223 in the place of the near extinct .22lr round. (We are talking $0.04 cents each per round, which is cheaper than bulk .22 at the "old prices".) .223 jacketed bullets are the cheapest on the market, which makes the round a reloader's delight.

I would like to have one of these small-bore creations but I am debating the need for the AR mag. I have other Hi-cap semi-auto performers and, like Nate, see no need for a high capacity bolt action rifle.

The MVP is a basic entry level rifle with the ability to use the AR magazine. (can we say a reincarnation of the Enfield jungle carbine) Savage, Marlin and Ruger all offer entry level rifles in .223 that will preform equally well but lack the AR magazine function. They do that at a price point $200 less than the MVP.

I feel that the MVP is a nice marketing move specifically aimed at people in the States that have banned "assault rifles". But they have overpriced their offering thinking the "tacti-cool" market will pay what they have too to use an AR magazine.

If the AR mag function is critical to your needs and you have an extra $200 and/or just want that rifle then go for it.

OK, I was considering an MVP as my next purchase and now I have sat here and talked myself out of buying one.

[hunter63]

Large cap magazines on a bolt gun is not a requirement of mine.

.223 is a good varmint load, where precision is normally desired over "spraying & praying".

Have a friend that has built several AR based deer rifles, different calibers and has gone to 5 rd. mags, as the high cap mags....hang up in the brush.

So you are on your own .........

[rebel]

Good points. Thanks.

[rebel]

What's happened to rifles having iron sites?

[kyratshooter]

What happened to cars with cranks on the front and quill pens?

But that is fodder for another thread.

[natertot]

I agree with you rebel. I like having iron sights as well, especially when optics go south at bad time. I have installed a couple of sights myself. It can be done.

[rebel]

Yea. Except for the mosin and 45/70, I haven't shopped for a rifle in about 20 years. I cleaned out the safe and was looking for a little somethin'. I'm set up for the 223 with brass, primer, powder and lead. You can carry more 223 than 308 (less powder and lead too when reloading). I know that with the right bullet, it will take deer at 300 yards+/-. I've got the mags. Not 5, 10 or 20 rounders but, it's workable. I like the bolt action in that it's reliable and a brass saver. With a good foldable stock this MVP would make a decent pack rifle IMO. The ammo is easy to find and the mags are easy to find. In my area, the range could be 30 yards to whatever across a field. I'm not concerned with the long range shots. Having a 300 yard effective range would be fine. A guy could take some small rifle primers, powder, bullet mold, lee reloader and do alright. The guy with the out of balanced tires wouldn't be lovin life.

[hunter63]

..223 a little fast in normal loads for lead bullets....maybe get with Kyrat on what he uses.......?

[rebel]

..223 a little fast in normal loads for lead bullets....maybe get with Kyrat on what he uses.......?

You're right about that

[natertot]

Nor would I use it on deer. Best for varmits.

[rebel]

Nor would I use it on deer. Best for varmits.

From the guy who used it : "he went about 30 ft and dropped".

I guess that's why they made it legal to hunt with a .22. Personally, I would want a bigger and possibly more humanely caliber. However, I've seen 300 wm gut shots. So, there you have it. That's the reason for setting up a shooting range.

[natertot]

I believe sufficient caliber plus proper marksmanship equals ethical kill. One can get lucky on occasion, but I learned at a young age to be skeptical of hunting and fishing stories.....

[rebel]

I believe sufficient caliber plus proper marksmanship equals ethical kill. One can get lucky on occasion, but I learned at a young age to be skeptical of hunting and fishing stories.....

I know what you're talking about. I know this guy and he's been truthful. Actually, more detail than what I wanted.

[rebel]

I cod give more nasty stories but what's the point.

[rebel]

In accuality, trapping is up there in my opinion but, if needed would I do it? Heck YES!

[hunter63]

Unless I have to, I prefer to use more gun.
I don't doubt the story "once".......I don't buy the story "always"..... go 30 feet then drop.

I get your reason for choosing that caliber,...and I would use on deer if that's all I had...

[rebel]

Yea
He's been a little more sadistic for my liking too. However, I'm like his bro. So, I just gotta go along. If that makes any sense?

[rebel]

So, what about those that propose using a 22lr? I knew a different guy who did that. It took like 16-17 rounds!