NEW: Mossberg MVP Scout .308

CrabbyMcNab · Jan 23, 2015

If only in a 6.5 Grendel.

fidelity · Jan 23, 2015

Ruger had also expanded their Ruger American line ...

http://www.ruger.com/products/americanRifle/index.html

There's a broad range of calibers (300 BLK, 6.5 Creedmore, 308, etc), and lefty options.

Pricing is very competitive. The Ruger American Ranch in 300 BLK (with threaded barrel) was recently around $300 ...

http://www.slickguns.com/product/ruger-american-compact-300blk-fde-matte-black-29999

This one has the 12.5-inch length of pull. I've set up an alert for the 13.75-inch length of pull when released.

axshon · Jan 23, 2015

Love that bolts with options are getting so much love from the manufacturers these days!

ericoak · Jan 23, 2015

erwos said:
3-4lbs and $300-$400. AR-10s are not light-weight.

How much is the Mossberg? You can get a PSA Ar-10 in the $700 range.

I thought 16" ar-10s are in the 8 lb range? Maybe I am wrong?

fidelity · Jan 23, 2015

Wish we could get the PSA PA-10 in Maryland.

The very similar Mossberg MVP Patrol 762 (308) is about $530. See the Grabagun link upthread or pricing below ...

http://www.slickguns.com/search/apachesolr_search/015813277389

ericoak · Jan 23, 2015

fidelity said:
Wish we could get the PSA PA-10 in Maryland.

The very similar Mossberg MVP Patrol 762 (308) is about $530. See the Grabagun link upthread or pricing below ...

http://www.slickguns.com/search/apachesolr_search/015813277389

Get an out of state IP to order it for you? Might me more hassle that it's worth though.

So the MVP is looking to be about $150 cheaper and 1.5-2 lbs lighter. Would love to see an accuracy comparison (by an experienced shooter).

erwos · Jan 23, 2015

ericoak said:
I thought 16" ar-10s are in the 8 lb range? Maybe I am wrong?

Depends. DPMS is about 8.3lbs. Sig 716 is 9.3lbs. Jeff Cooper weight cut-off for a scout is like 7.5lbs.

I kinda love these tactical-style bolt rifles. They're not going to break any accuracy records, but they're a cool evolution of what used to be a sort of Fudd-ish gun.

ericoak · Jan 23, 2015

erwos said:
Depends. DPMS is about 8.3lbs. Sig 716 is 9.3lbs. Jeff Cooper weight cut-off for a scout is like 7.5lbs.

I kinda love these tactical-style bolt rifles. They're not going to break any accuracy records, but they're a cool evolution of what used to be a sort of Fudd-ish gun.

Yea true, and they aren't going to break the bank either.

Does that 7.5 lbs include an optic? In my mind an extra pound always sounds like it would be negligible, but in real life it is very noticeable.

TheGunnyRet · Jan 25, 2015

I've been eyeing on one of these the options are plentiful, .308. 300 Blk, 556, Tomix has a 300 BLK Barrel option for the MVP Patrol...coming out soon... Plus I'm thinking if I get the 308 I won't have to buy different magazines, my Lancer 308 would work just fine...hmmm

ericoak said:
Yea true, and they aren't going to break the bank either.

Does that 7.5 lbs include an optic? In my mind an extra pound always sounds like it would be negligible, but in real life it is very noticeable.

This weight thing in real life "OMG", unless your pounding the turf 5 miles or more with a rifle and than even one pound won't make any difference only IF YOU GOT 75 LBS on your Back...with the weapon...Plus AMMO there is your weight....

ericoak · Jan 25, 2015

TheGunnyRet said:
This weight thing in real life "OMG", unless your pounding the turf 5 miles or more with a rifle and than even one pound won't make any difference only IF YOU GOT 75 LBS on your Back...with the weapon...Plus AMMO there is your weight....

It has nothing to do with carrying the weight...

It is about holding the gun shouldered for extended periods standing unsupported.

TheGunnyRet · Jan 25, 2015

ericoak said:
It has nothing to do with carrying the weight...

It is about holding the gun shouldered for extended periods standing unsupported.

Okay, understandable though wouldn't a sling help with that...

fidelity · Jan 25, 2015

Here's a Talo edition on sale ...

http://www.slickguns.com/product/mossberg-talo-mvp-308-win-16-barrel-matte-blue-bipod-57047

(regular pricing for the Talos is higher)

Not my cup-of-tea, although a more standard Patrol or Scout variant might be one the I pick up as a possible brush/hog gun while debating which semi 308 to shop for in the future. Already have 308 in the closet for another bolt and lever, so no potential energy barrier to overcome (when getting a new caliber).

Jimbob2.0 · Jan 25, 2015

That's hard to walk away from.

I am very pleased with my Mossberg MVP 5.56. Sure some of the parts are not the best finish and there is more plastic on it than I would like but its a solid little gun and shoots great.

fidelity · Jan 25, 2015

Seems like lots of pleased owners for the 556 and 762 (as Mossberg designates them) MVPs. :thumbsup:

Vile Shadow · Jan 26, 2015

I just ain't into all the plastic on these.

Make one with a wood stock though and I'll be on it.

Russ D · Feb 5, 2015

fidelity said:
Ruger had also expanded their Ruger American line ...

http://www.ruger.com/products/americanRifle/index.html

There's a broad range of calibers (300 BLK, 6.5 Creedmore, 308, etc), and lefty options.

Pricing is very competitive. The Ruger American Ranch in 300 BLK (with threaded barrel) was recently around $300 ...

http://www.slickguns.com/product/ruger-american-compact-300blk-fde-matte-black-29999

This one has the 12.5-inch length of pull. I've set up an alert for the 13.75-inch length of pull when released.

Any luck finding the Ruger in 300 BLK? I think that may be my next purchase. Looks like the perfect hunting rifle for my daughter and a cool suppressor host for me.

fidelity · Feb 5, 2015

Not yet. There was a small, almost test market, release in November. If I get an alert (which only covers probably a dozen internet dealers), I'll PM you a heads up.

OLM-Medic · Feb 5, 2015

I'm interested in the accuracy of this thing. I kind of like it.

erwos · Feb 6, 2015

OLM-Medic said:
I'm interested in the accuracy of this thing. I kind of like it.

The 5.56x45 versions were about 1MOA with the right ammo. They weren't setting world records for anything, but that's good enough for the market it's pushed in.

dreadpirate · Feb 6, 2015

Personally - I would rather have an 18" barrel for a 308, not 16".

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