Mossberg MVP Patrol .223 - After 2 years, finally shot it........

[geologist]

I went to the range yesterday with it. I have an old Redfield 2x7 on it. I was going to sight the irons in at 25 yards first but I forgot my Pachmayr screwdriver and none of my Allen keys fit the rings so............

Conditions horrible, raining and windy, 14C.

Shooting .223 ball I shot at 25 yards to get it on paper and it was only an inch right and elevation good. After adjusting it I shot it at 100 yards and it printed 1.5 MOA with the ball ammo.

I was surprised that it grouped that well using only a front bag. The bolt was floppy but there were no failures to feed, extract or to fire.

I was surprised by the trigger. It had a bit of creep and then stacked up and needed a firm 5 lbs to break. I'm going to play with the trigger adjustment screw to see if it'll improve.

Still, 1.5 MOA with ball from a cheap beater rifle that takes STANAG mags is OK with me.

 

[Silverado]

You bought a rifle and then somehow resisted shooting it for two entire years?

 

[geologist]

You bought a rifle and then somehow resisted shooting it for two entire years?

Yup.

 

[Kevin32]

Always wanted the .308 one as a truck gun. Takes M14 mags.

 

[fred0000]

I have an mvp preditor, love that thing.
Glad you're enjoying yours!

 

[geologist]

I bought it because of Blackface's OICs to make use of my STANAG .223 mags.

F#ck the Liberals and NDP.

 

[Deathrawt]

Always wanted the .308 one as a truck gun. Takes M14 mags.

That's what I got mine for originally but i haven't sent it to the truck yet
It;s on standby though for when that time comes lol

 

[gaudzy]

I've had the MVP Varmint for over 10 years now. great little rifle and actually groups 3/4 MOA all day with my reloads.

 

[gallen270]

I have the 308 scout, been nothing but happy with it.

 

[maifire]

I was surprised that it grouped that well using only a front bag. The bolt was floppy but there were no failures to feed, extract or to fire.

I was surprised by the trigger. It had a bit of creep and then stacked up and needed a firm 5 lbs to break. I'm going to play with the trigger adjustment screw to see if it'll improve.

I had a pair of them in my history. I really wanted to like them. That floppy bolt and tough trigger just couldnt meet me in the middle.
Happy to hear that some here have had great luck. For me, mossberg is a shotgun brand and i love those.

 

[yomomma]

I am satisfied with the .308 mvp patrol...