MDT LSS Chassis for Mossberg MVP - Uses AR15 Mags!

The barrel channel in the LSS seems to be 1", turned a piece of steel tube to fit, and then slit out a slice, so that the piece would match the height of the sidewalls of the forend. Secured the piece to the chassis with three screws into the drilled and tapped holes in the forend. The LTR barrel just clears the extension. Blasted and parked it, looks good.
Alternatively, a bar or rail could be secured to the outside of the forend.
Extending the bipod out further makes the setup more stable, particularly with a longer, heavier barrel.
 
Moose308 said:
Well, now you have definitely got my attention. Maybe there is hope I can turn my 300 Wby into an ultralight hunter....

Totally ballpark guess, what would the weight of the LSS chassis, with simple buttstock/grip/mag?
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The chassis itself will be a little heavier than the Short Action of course, but not by much. Probably a total of 1.8lb. With stock and grip included anywhere from 2.2 - 4lb.
 
tiriaq said:
The barrel channel in the LSS seems to be 1", turned a piece of steel tube to fit, and then slit out a slice, so that the piece would match the height of the sidewalls of the forend. Secured the piece to the chassis with three screws into the drilled and tapped holes in the forend. The LTR barrel just clears the extension. Blasted and parked it, looks good.
Alternatively, a bar or rail could be secured to the outside of the forend.
Extending the bipod out further makes the setup more stable, particularly with a longer, heavier barrel.
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Could you send a picture? I am quite interested.
 
mlehtovaara said:
Not so much interest in this thread....

Not sure that the MVP is a popular enough rifle to warrant the chassis?

AR mags don't interest me enough, especially in a bolt action. Silly...
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Admittedly, not for everyone but how could AR mags be seen as silly in a bolt gun? Guys are dishing out near $50 for .223 based 10 rd. AICS mags vs $15 LAR mags that can be used across several different platforms. How could it NOT be seen as a viable alternative?

Please, I'm interested in hearing what you base your opinion on this. Explain your reasoning.
 
2bad4u2 said:
Admittedly, not for everyone but how could AR mags be seen as silly in a bolt gun? Guys are dishing out near $50 for .223 based 10 rd. AICS mags vs $15 LAR mags that can be used across several different platforms. How could it NOT be seen as a viable alternative?

Please, I'm interested in hearing what you base your opinion on this. Explain your reasoning.
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Pretty simple...

In a bolt action gun with a heavy barrel, and custom chassis, I am shooting for accuracy. This usually means slow deliberate shooting, and in a bolt gun, also cycling a bolt.

The idea behind a 10 round, or typically a 30 round AR mag would be speed, which in the scenario described above doesn't provide much if any benefit.

Most every .223 bolt will allow for 5 rounds in the proprietary mag provided, so I see absolutely no benefit in having AR mags in such a gun.

No doubt people will buy anything and spend a hell of a lot for it, and they are free to do so, but there is no way I am buying such a gun just for the benefit of AR mags.

Keep in mind in my post I said, "don't interest me enough."

You are free to buy all the crappy rifles you like to gain AR magazine compatibility.
 
JR Hartman said:
I agree 2bad4u. Stanag mags are readily availiable, can be cheap, and if the mag fits more than one of your firearms, great :) whats to hate?
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Whats to hate?

How about the rifle, and Mossberg's terrible past performance with bolt action rifles. Look up the Mossberg ATR if you want to read a long list of failures.

This is the issue for me. Sure this rifle looks like it might be a winner, but I am very, very hesitant, and like I said the AR mags ae really all this gun has going for it IMHO. Doesn't interest me.

if you want it, go for it, I am merely expressing my opinion.
 
I'm not going to buy the rifle, but not buying one because it can use STANAG mags is silly. They are readily availiable, cheap(er) and can be had in 10 rounds.

Plus having the same mags for 2 or more of your rifles is a nice thing. Its why back in the day, you chose your 6 shooter and lever gun in the same caliber, or nowadays, you choose your PCC that takes the same mags as your pistol(Glock or Beretta etc)
 
mlehtovaara said:
Pretty simple...

In a bolt action gun with a heavy barrel, and custom chassis, I am shooting for accuracy. This usually means slow deliberate shooting, and in a bolt gun, also cycling a bolt.

The idea behind a 10 round, or typically a 30 round AR mag would be speed, which in the scenario described above doesn't provide much if any benefit.

Most every .223 bolt will allow for 5 rounds in the proprietary mag provided, so I see absolutely no benefit in having AR mags in such a gun.

No doubt people will buy anything and spend a hell of a lot for it, and they are free to do so, but there is no way I am buying such a gun just for the benefit of AR mags.

Keep in mind in my post I said, "don't interest me enough."

You are free to buy all the crappy rifles you like to gain AR magazine compatibility.
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Considering that the cost of (5) AICS mags represents almost 1/2 the initial cost of a MVP, I can appreciate where someone would like to have the extra versatility of using mags they already have or can readily get at affordable prices. I think a 5/30 mag would look somewhat stupid but conventional 5/10 or 10 rd. LAR mags would be more than adequate and reliable.

So, what personal experience do you have with the MVP that would lead you to the conclusion that they are "crappy"?
 
mlehtovaara said:
Pretty simple...

In a bolt action gun with a heavy barrel, and custom chassis, I am shooting for accuracy. This usually means slow deliberate shooting, and in a bolt gun, also cycling a bolt.

The idea behind a 10 round, or typically a 30 round AR mag would be speed, which in the scenario described above doesn't provide much if any benefit.

Most every .223 bolt will allow for 5 rounds in the proprietary mag provided, so I see absolutely no benefit in having AR mags in such a gun.

No doubt people will buy anything and spend a hell of a lot for it, and they are free to do so, but there is no way I am buying such a gun just for the benefit of AR mags.

Keep in mind in my post I said, "don't interest me enough."

You are free to buy all the crappy rifles you like to gain AR magazine compatibility.
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If you are bench rest shooting you are not looking to buy a 550$ rifle.
A 10 round ar mag would make shooting gophers a lot of fun.

Most extra 5 round mags for a rifle are $40+. So a second mag for under 20 bucks is always nice.

For 550 bucks the MVP is a good price, stop trying to compare it to a custom gun on your bench. Putting the gun in a chassis is no different then all the other tacticool things people to do any number of other guns. Stop worrying yourself over what other people want.
 
Got mine today, I had a small issue with the mag release, I emailed MDT a few minutes ago and am waiting for a response. But in the mean time, I filed a bit of extra material away and it works flawlessly now.

Edit - MDT responded and is sending my a new part.... fastest response ever... These guys stand behind their product. Thanks :)

I have a few minor mods to do yet, but I like it so far.

Mossberg MVP predator 18.5" med BBL, Threaded 1/2x28 with thread protector.
LAR-15 mag,
Harris bipod. (BR-S)
Magpul ctr with .75" riser.
Hogue grip.

Here is the pic:
 
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mlehtovaara said:
Not so much interest in this thread....

Not sure that the MVP is a popular enough rifle to warrant the chassis?

AR mags don't interest me enough, especially in a bolt action. Silly...
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If it doesn't interest you, then what is the point of posting? Ignore it and move on. There is no reason to chirp in this thread, just for the sake of hearing your own voice.
 
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