Quick MV review: the good, the bad, and the Ugly! **update post 99**
- Thread starter rally guy
- Start date
- Location
- Red Deer, Alberta
Finally!! A 6.5 Grendel option!!
I know there had to be a reason why I haven't had my rifle sent yet a 6.5 Grendel I a lot more workable as a hunting rifle
Guess I have to make the call and see about the 6.5G
- Location
- calgary alberta
Before we get into a run away on different calibers I want to stress.
We are testing the 6.5 Grendel ONLY!!
It will not be offered until we have proven to ourselves it is viable and that we can get parts. Once we have the answers we need then and only then will be advise whether we will be offering it.
6.8 is not looking good at all. And 7.62x39 just not gonna happen period.
6.5 Grendel is a good hunting roand with about a 300 yard point blank range the nock down power for big game with good shot placement and reasonable hunting range what's not to like
I can't see why any hunter would not want one !
That's great! I was hoping for a 6.8 as well, but if you're only going to do one it's probably better that it's the 6.5. I have another rifle in 6.8, so I wanted to share ammo, but I think the 6.5 will appeal more to the long-range shooting crowd. For hunting, I don't think there's a significant difference between the two, as long as it's reliable, I don't really care.
If you can have them ready for order by June, I can buy myself one for my 40th birthday... Fingers crossed!
If you can have them ready for order by June, I can buy myself one for my 40th birthday... Fingers crossed!
ATRS Shaun
Business Member Rep.
- Location
- Calgary, AB
Yes. With running a jp silent captured spring, we rely on the jp system to retain the spring in it's self contained unit.
I don't think the question has really been brought up before, so it's a really good one.
On the modern hunter we had minor complications with standard buffers and using a buffer retaining screw from the top. To use a traditional AR buffer required additional modifications to the bolt carrier, an extra hole to be drilled and tapped in the lower, and proprietary retaining screws... When we started the modern varmint design we re-evaluated this system and chose to utilize the jp self contained system. We sell the jp captured springs as upgrades for modern hunters, but they became standard base model hardware with the modern varmint. The fewer proprietary parts involved the better support there is for a product, and options for a consumer.
The silent captured springs from jp are also much quieter, no "sproing" sound, and seem to make the recoil impulse feel smoother. I'd strongly recommend it for anyone running a modern hunter.
Hey guys
I may get some flack for this but for those cuirious about shooting the cheapest ammo you can find out of the mv.
I was able to bring mine out yesterday for the first time since receiving it last month! And omg! What beautiful rifle to shoot! Esthetics through the roof - founction amazing. I shot about a hundred rounds some bulk whinchester and some Barnaul steel case
Oddly enough I had two FTf with the whinchester and zero malfunctions with the Barnaul. Zero issues with bulk ammo I'm sure I could have ran all day with the stuff. Didn't shoot much for accuracy but at 75 m in about a 6" circle was a ale walk.
I may get some flack for this but for those cuirious about shooting the cheapest ammo you can find out of the mv.
I was able to bring mine out yesterday for the first time since receiving it last month! And omg! What beautiful rifle to shoot! Esthetics through the roof - founction amazing. I shot about a hundred rounds some bulk whinchester and some Barnaul steel case
Oddly enough I had two FTf with the whinchester and zero malfunctions with the Barnaul. Zero issues with bulk ammo I'm sure I could have ran all day with the stuff. Didn't shoot much for accuracy but at 75 m in about a 6" circle was a ale walk.
I'd say its your rifle, shoot what you want through it! As I recall, there have been some reliability issues with some of the Berdan primed or harder primed stuff. I've shot some AE 55g and some UMC out of mine with no problems, the AE seems to be a little more accurate though with significantly more muzzle flash. I still have a bit left from when it was $0.40 a round a couple of years ago, and its still about $0.60 a round lately from what I've seen. How much was the Barnaul and Winchester WB/round? The Barnaul is non-corrosive, right?
OTOH, ammo problems is a major cause of malfunctions/failures/damage so keep that in mind as well. Needing a repair on a $3500+ rifle would quickly negate any cost savings on ammo. Given the cost of all of the black rifles in Canada, I think it only makes sense to be choosy about the ammo we feed them. The premium varmint ammo seems to run about $1.50 a round, so I'm obviously not going to shoot that all of the time.
boss351cleveland
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Down by the river
Just spoke with a customer this morning and he sent us a picture he took. He was using Hornady 75gr Steel Case Match at 100 yrds.
I've personally never shot this ammo, and regrettably I've just snubbed it off as steel-cased with a fancy box... but.... I'm curious to give it a shot now...
Yes, it's a 3 round group.
What barrel did this customer have on his rifle ?
My MV has ?maybe done it once, but I think I didn't have it all the way forward when I closed the bolt. Maybe your bolt handle is out of spec? Or maybe the recoil of the MH is enough to pop it loose?
As far as Grendel ONLY, I think he was just reminding us that they are still at the testing stage and not to get too excited. Sounds like the 7.62x39 is out, 6.8 is on the ropes, but 6.5 is still a maybe. I really want to use mine for deer hunting so hopefully either the Grendel or SPC works out. Time will tell.
