Anyone has a Mossberg MVP (or MVP LC) can give me your opinion?

[lavino]

Originally I was looking at the Rem700 .223/556 to be my first bolt action but the Mossberg MVP got my attention... then the MVP LC got even more attention. I do understand that the LC is just a cooler looking frame with AR stock but almost cost 2X. So if I settle for just the MVP I can get something for around $700 to $800. Will the AR stock etc comes in handy or it is generally not that useful for a bolt action?

Here are the reason I wanna choose the Mossberg MVP

1) Price, ~$800 will leave more dough for scope.
2) Length, it seems a bit more compact compare to traditional bolt action?
3) Uses AR15 mags (big big BIG plus on my list.. almost the biggest point that sold me on this rifle)
4) Trigger, I heard it is pretty good and adjustable without buying aftermarket)
5) Look, very minor here but I really love the look of the LC version but the default model looks fine too. More like M14 than traditional hunting rifle.

Is there anything else that can beat the Mossberg price and feature? If so please tell me and I will have a look and compare. May be you will change my mind too

Btw this is for target shooting not for hunting so I will just stay with .223/556 to save on ammo cost.

 

[john@]

I was looking at the MVP LR Long range or the Varmint Predator, in 223/556, for target shooting also, read a lot of reviews and there is a mix of opinions out there. + I think many of the reviews are for the 7.62 versions.

I'd also be interested in any feedback based on owners experience.

Lavino, if you are going to be doing long rage shooting, look at the barrel twist of the different models, they are not all the same.

 

[rlummerding]

At xmas i got a MPV in 5.56 on boxing day. Barska 4-16x50 scope.

i have had it out twice, about 100 down range. It rings the 300m 8" gong every time. Very little kick. My wife loves it. it is heavy though

If you are in edmonton, i can le you try it.

 

[sauceross89]

Bought mine used off of a friend. Only took it out once so far to sight in the scope i put on it. Was shooting a five shot group just under an inch @100yard with factory ammo. Cannot wait to see what i can get with reloads oncei get some time.

 

[j_brand]

Owned mine for 3+ years. The 1:9 barrel twist prefers 69gr bullets and I have managed 0.5MOA at 176m on hand loads; though I am not a precision shooter. It is a well made firearm, a blast to shoot and inexpensive to boot. I doubt you would regret getting one. There seem to be a large number of them on the equipment exchange lately, could be an opportunity there.

 

[albayo]

I have had mine for the past two years and really like it.
It digests 223 and 556 with good results. I bought just the gun I figured I wouldn't like the scope and I already had bipods.
I bought a Savage Axis and it was a good shooter until I tried military 556 through it with disappointing results. The Axis firing pin didn't have enough energy to fire the 556 ammo had a lot of light strikes. Never had that problem with the MVP.

 

[Runt]

I did a lot number crunching & research on the MVP. The value is hard to beat for the basic MVP & many more Pro's vs Con's. Reviews are mixed however......which seems to be to earlier production QC. In regards to the Pro's, good value, short threaded barrel, open sights, low cost magazines, adjustable trigger, nice bolt handle. A hugh factor is you can almost buy the basic MVP (depending on where you buy it...I believe Wolverine quoted me the best price) then add the MDT Chassis system later for the same amount of money as the MVP LC and you would have open sights to boot! Con's are few....mainly the AR mags make single feed drop in clunky, bird cage break gives little recoil reduction in basic MVP, No open sights on MVP LC model, limited aftermarket options. The last being almost negated if you like the MDT Chassis systems. To me it seems like a good choice if you want a chassis system rifle. If you like a traditional stock I would steer you towards a Remington 700 due to the choices are great and high quality HS Precision take off stocks are inexpensive and available on EE.