magazine pop out

[philhut]

I picked up a 308 mossberg mvp patrol to use up AR10 mags and I loved the rifle until I got to the range. I am sure the magazines were in properly with a good positive click but 1 shot is say 5 or 6 would blow the magazine clean out of the gun onto the table (or ground I'd imagine). Am I missing something? Any tips to fix this or did I buy a wondergun?

 

[old303]

It's a bolt gun so will still be locked up in battery until you open it. Shouldn't be gas pressure. Wonder if they're trying for a last-round mag drop that holds it less firmly after you feed the last round?

 

[philhut]

It drops with 4 rds or sometimes any number. Can't say its dropped on the last rd yet. All the mags are pinned to 5. It just fires off...gas pressure? Its weird.

 

[Deathrawt]

What mags are you using? I’ve read that some mags fit loose in the mag well and the recoil of the gun makes them pop out
The one I have works ok but the factory mag that came with it would not feed properly so I use a p mag and it works good
M 305 mags work good in mne too

 

[BCrecce]

I have the newest version with the "mossberg" mag omitted and oversized bolt knob, mine came with a CPD 5/10 from factory and I have tried an ASC mag both are very tight fitting. Ive heard of the first 2 generations having mag fitting problems, all versions seem to fit and feed norinco m305 mags best. All of my different brand m14 mags seem to fit/feed perfect, nice having a low profile norinco 5 rounder when carrying. Better using the m14 mags with front and rear latch points, could even put a side cut out on them and have all three latch points working in your patrol magwell.

 

[Brian46]

I picked up a 308 mossberg mvp patrol to use up AR10 mags and I loved the rifle until I got to the range. I am sure the magazines were in properly with a good positive click but 1 shot is say 5 or 6 would blow the magazine clean out of the gun onto the table (or ground I'd imagine). Am I missing something? Any tips to fix this or did I buy a wondergun?

Bought one as soon as it was available, bolt operation was super loose, to the point I could induce a jam on demand if I tried. I had the mag fall out multiple times just handling the rifle at home. The stock was painted wood and just appeared like the rifle was rushed to production.

I sold it without firing a round with full disclosure about what my impressions were above.

 

[Workin Man]

I have the newest version with the "mossberg" mag omitted and oversized bolt knob, mine came with a CPD 5/10 from factory and I have tried an ASC mag both are very tight fitting. Ive heard of the first 2 generations having mag fitting problems, all versions seem to fit and feed norinco m305 mags best. All of my different brand m14 mags seem to fit/feed perfect, nice having a low profile norinco 5 rounder when carrying. Better using the m14 mags with front and rear latch points, could even put a side cut out on them and have all three latch points working in your patrol magwell.

Have you tried it with any of the E-lander 10 round AIA mags? What is your overall impression of the rifle? I was looking at these because of the ability to share mags with my M305 ( and now to be able to use my M305 mags).

Jim

 

[philhut]

Have you tried it with any of the E-lander 10 round AIA mags? What is your overall impression of the rifle? I was looking at these because of the ability to share mags with my M305 ( and now to be able to use my M305 mags).

Jim

When I took it out of the box I loved it. Reminds me of an Enfield sporter for some reason. Anyway the love fell away when again like above basically every other magazine blew off when firing a round. Accuracy for the first 5 rounds was great then it essentially wasn't shooting better than a bad mosin. I will have to give it another chance after the deer hunt. I have other mossbergs and they have run great maybe this one is a lemon.

I am using slander 5/10rd mags and the original that cane with the gun. All the mags after a few rounds will drop out after firing avg 1-2 mags of 3 when firing all 5 rounds. Gun otherwiseffeels tight, action fairly smooth slightly loose and basically the gun looks fine. I am not sure what version I have but the bolt knob is large and somewhat rubbery feeling. The stock is I believe some form of composite plastic. Overall a nice looking gun the iron sights are hard to use with the scope rail attached, I recommend using 1 or the other.