It's not a Smith and Wesson M&P

[smithman 10]

But it'll use the same magazines as a Smith M&P!

Seriously - I read about this Mossberg MVP bolt rifle that uses AR-15 magazines and could NOT resist ordering one. I've shot it once with a cheap scope and we got a 1" group out of it (shot by my buddy). My groups were a bit larger.

Now I've got a better scope on it (a Center Point 4-16 that another friend swears is a winner) and hope to take it out to the range this weekend to see what it'll do.

Just something about a bolt gun. I like my ARs but with a bolt you know it'll always shoot no matter what.

 

[glen_farmer]

I like it.

The last thing I need is another rifle, but that one is calling to me.

Looking forward to reading your comments about how it works for you.

 

[oneyeopn]

What are the particulars on it, twist rate barrel length and such?

 

[JaPes]

Other than a Mosin Nagant, I don't have a modern bolt action rifle. That Mossberg MVP looks like a contender, especially since it accepts AR15 Mags.

I look forward to reading your range report.

Grover... according to the Mossberg website, it has a 1:9 twist rate. 24" for the Varmint line. 18.5" for the Predator line.

http://www.mossberg.com/products/rifles/centerfire/mvp-varmint

 

[storeyteller]

That looks like the predator model. I've looked at one in the varmit model and they are pretty bad***. The one thing I don't like is also one of the things I do like...the AR mag. Very convenient and a great idea, but limited to loading only to mag length COAL. This really limits accuracy potential IMO, but probably a nonissue I you're gonna shoot bullets less than 65 gr. A good trigger and stock also. I think it's a very good rifle and reasonably priced.

 

[smithman 10]

Mossberg MVP

The rifle I bought has a 20" barrel. No 18.5 inchers were available. They seem to be in short supply right now.

I understand the 24" barreled rifle has been around for a year or so - I just had never heard about them until a month or two ago - think I read about it in the NRA online magazine. Decided I had to have one!

 

[TangoFoxtrot]

Hey bolt actions have their place too...nice rifle.

 

[Arik]

I have a Mauser, a Ruger M77 3006 and Ive been debating on getting the Ruger scout rifle

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[Captain Beyond]

That's a neat rifle. I love bolt guns and the magazine feed is really nice. I have a last run of Winchester model 70 without the claw extractor just the old jeweled bolt and it's magazine fed 30-06 and I love it.
Happy Shooting.

 

[peyton]

From what I read about them they are chambering in 5.56 and are developing a great reputation!

 

[smithman 10]

Link to NRA article

The Mossberg MVP Predator

This is the online article that sparked my interest.

 

[amazingflapjack]

A good candidate for a "scout rifle" set up using a red dot or LER.

 

[wbraswell]

JaPes, I have to tease you about this. You still don't have a modern bolt action.

 

[DWalt]

Don't turn up your nose at a Mossberg bolt-action rifle. About a year ago, I bought one of the Mossberg "Maverick" bolt action rifles in .30-'06 for $180, new, at Academy Sports, And I find it to be easily capable of 5-shot 1" (or less) C-to-C groups at 100 yards. It has a plastic stock, a metal finish that looks like black paint (but it is probably something like Parkerizing), but so what? The only fault I can find is that the trigger pull is heavy and a bit gritty, but I can get used to that. And Mossberg makes and sells more pump shotguns than anyone else, even to the Military. There must be a reason for that.

 

[DeadAye]

But it'll use the same magazines as a Smith M&P!

Seriously - I read about this Mossberg MVP bolt rifle that uses AR-15 magazines and could NOT resist ordering one. I've shot it once with a cheap scope and we got a 1" group out of it (shot by my buddy). My groups were a bit larger.

Now I've got a better scope on it (a Center Point 4-16 that another friend swears is a winner) and hope to take it out to the range this weekend to see what it'll do.

Just something about a bolt gun. I like my ARs but with a bolt you know it'll always shoot no matter what.

FINALLY - THE perfect machine
Always works - No Matter What

Really?

 

[Milky]

Looks cool!

Have you tried running Pmags through it?

I am of the opinion that any rifle that excepts standard AR mags is worth a look (yes even the su-16).

 

[G-Mac]

I've been giving some thought to an MVP Predator for a while now. Probably the 20" fluted barrel. I see on the Mossberg site that it comes in a choice of "length of pull", matte or "matte blue". Not sure which one to get.