Mossberg MVP Patrol/Scout

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Hi everyone, I'm looking to get some feedback on the Mossberg MVP series of rifles the Patrol or Scout model particularly in the .308 offering. I've watched the youtube reviews but most are more than 5 years old.
Does anyone have experience with them? How does it stack up to the Savage 110 series?
1- Does the .308 suffer from the bolt flapper-tab that strips off a round, or is it a different design than the 5.56?
2-Accuracy?
3-Different magazines function reliably?
4- current value for money?

Thanks in advance
 
I have a 5.56 LC MVP that shoots ragged holes, picked up a .308 MVP patrol a couple years ago to make use of some AR and M14 mags.

1- different bolt design solid pickup lug at 6 o clock
2-accuracy...meh, tried many different handloads with little success. Shoots 175 and heavier ok.
3-loves any and all mags I have fed it, havent tried magpul though
4-not sure what they are selling for now but it makes a functional bush/truck gun with versatile mags for $700.

My only gripe being the plastic fantastic stock and plastic magwell that wont last forever feeding steel mags. If boyd made a stock or an aftermarket metal magwell were available it would be the cats pyjamas.
 
I have both a 5.56 and a 308 version I put both of them into MDT LSS chassis and they both great compact accurate firearms, I took a large cow elk with my 308 when I got a late season draw and the 5.56 is super fun to shoot both use AR magazines in the chassis and so cheap mags unlike the $200 ones for tikka and others
 
Thanks for the info so far guys. I could live without it being super accurate,
BCrecce- are we talking 1.5MOA" kind of thing or worse?
I've got a Weatherby Vanguard which I wanted to use the DBM kit in, but it's hard to find and the mags themselves are expensive too. Am I nuts to be thinking of selling a Weatherby for a Mossberg? Lol
 
I hear stories of a very loose and sloppy bolt that can bind unless you you hold your mouth just right??? are these stories exaggerated?
 
wannabe said:
I hear stories of a very loose and sloppy bolt that can bind unless you you hold your mouth just right??? are these stories exaggerated?
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That's my concern too. I've read some bashing before on the forum (could be bias) and also early models. However the youtube reviews have you thinking otherwise (again could be bias and paid advertising).
I can deal with a little slop, knowing it's not a high end custom rifle
 
Hey OP, I had just left a reply on another thread, so I can add my two cents. Perhaps I was one of the luckier ones.

I do have higher end 308's of the CZ and tricked out HOWA variety, but when it comes to grab n' go afternoon out chasing deer, handy truck rifle, I grab the MVP Scout first. They do come with a low end Optics type packages (mine was originally) and I've had fantastic results harvesting both bear and deer using Hornady ammo, even with the original package optic (Chinese made mil dot).

They take SR-25 pattern magazines, and I can confirm they take M1A pattern magazines as well, and feed flawlessly from both after a thorough breaking in.

16.25" heavy bull barrel with birdcage.

Mine has factory peep sights which is another nice feature as a backup.

The bolt needs breaking in, and can be a tad rough at the beginning, but the fit and finish is a solid, reliable working man's rifle and the patented Lightning Trigger advertised by Mossberg is a treat to shoot. I can confirm there was some play with the bolt at the beginning, but after putting through 50-60 rounds, she runs no problem. Cycle the bolt like you mean it.

Yes, she can be accurate with the right ammo. The full length picatinny on top. My best results come with using higher end factory ammunition.

Aesthetically nothing special, plastic fantastic as mentioned above, but still well priced I do believe, they do go on sale (picked mine up from a site sponsor oh, 3-4 years ago now for 759.00) and has yet to let me down.

I see site sponsors have them on for 799.95 without the optic and forward mounted irons!

Ammo is key here with the MVP Scout, much like a high end truck without winter tires during an Alberta blizzard. What you feed her is what you get! If yourre looking for results, reputable manufacturers in terms of ammo. Plinking at 100+ meters and happy to hit the gong? Hirtenberger surplus works just fine, but the MOA spread is noticeable (it is FMJ surplus after all) and you will get flyers.
 
AntekPL said:
Hey OP, I had just left a reply on another thread, so I can add my two cents. Perhaps I was one of the luckier ones.

I do have higher end 308's of the CZ and tricked out HOWA variety, but when it comes to grab n' go afternoon out chasing deer, handy truck rifle, I grab the MVP Scout first. They do come with a low end Optics type packages (mine was originally) and I've had fantastic results harvesting both bear and deer using Hornady ammo, even with the original package optic (Chinese made mil dot).

They take SR-25 pattern magazines, and I can confirm they take M1A pattern magazines as well, and feed flawlessly from both after a thorough breaking in.

16.25" heavy bull barrel with birdcage.

Mine has factory peep sights which is another nice feature as a backup.

The bolt needs breaking in, and can be a tad rough at the beginning, but the fit and finish is a solid, reliable working man's rifle and the patented Lightning Trigger advertised by Mossberg is a treat to shoot. I can confirm there was some play with the bolt at the beginning, but after putting through 50-60 rounds, she runs no problem. Cycle the bolt like you mean it.

Yes, she can be accurate with the right ammo. The full length picatinny on top. My best results come with using higher end factory ammunition.

Aesthetically nothing special, plastic fantastic as mentioned above, but still well priced I do believe, they do go on sale (picked mine up from a site sponsor oh, 3-4 years ago now for 759.00) and has yet to let me down.

I see site sponsors have them on for 799.95 without the optic and forward mounted irons!

Ammo is key here with the MVP Scout, much like a high end truck without winter tires during an Alberta blizzard. What you feed her is what you get! If yourre looking for results, reputable manufacturers in terms of ammo. Plinking at 100+ meters and happy to hit the gong? Hirtenberger surplus works just fine, but the MOA spread is noticeable (it is FMJ surplus after all) and you will get flyers.
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Thanks for the very detailed report, sounds like everything I'm looking for! You wouldnt be interested in selling yours would you? Lol they dont seem to come up on the EE all that often. I'm probably better off buying new for a warranty anyways
 
wannabe said:
I hear stories of a very loose and sloppy bolt that can bind unless you you hold your mouth just right??? are these stories exaggerated?
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The Mossberg .308 is better than the stainless Ruger Gunsite that galled like a SOB and jammed solid if you tried to use any speed to cycle it. Lubricants did not stop the problem.

I will N E V E R buy a ruger all stainless rifle ever again.
 
I have a 308 that I threw in a MDT LSS. Its a decent rifle for the money. I bought it cause it takes M14/AR10 mags and the price was right. I had no issuse with any mags when it was in the original stock. Putting it in the MDT stock eliminates the use of M14 mags but its not a big deal. The bolt is a little sloppy but its not too bad, never had any issues with it binding.
There is one for sale on the EE right now in an MDT LSS...
 
The one I have doesn't like the metal C products mag that it came with but the magpul mag I bought works perfectly
The bolt is sloppy but works as it should
wished it would have had a nice black laminate stock on it instead of the cheap plastic one
I put a scope on it to see what kind of accuracy i could get with it and it was about 1.5 moa at 100 yards so not bad for what it is
 
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