Posted: 4/29/2016 9:39:50 AM EDT
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Does anyone regularly shoot the mvp in 556/223? I saw a bench rest 24" barrel model for a good price and would like to get back into a bolt gun.
My wife shoots an ar15 so mags are available for the mvp as well as ammo with out adding an new line of ammo to my stock. I mainly shoot ak's in 762x39 and don't want to add something thats $1.00 a round or more simply for recreational use. I'll probably stay under 1k yards mostly just to ring steel and hunt potentially. Obviously anyone that shoots 223/556 for distance or in a bolt gun feel free to chime in as well. |
I have the Varmint 24" version and it's a pretty good shooter. It does seem to stabilize the Hornady 75gr bullets, despite the 1:9 twist rate. That twist rate can be marginal for that bullet weight, so keep that in mind. A slightly lighter bullet would probably be preferred for varmint hunting. It is nice to use AR magazines, and some function better than others. The PMAGs seem to work fine, but do have some front to rear movement. You can go crazy and use a Surefire mag too. ;)
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I've had an MVP Patrol 5.56 for a couple of years now. And, been very happy with it. Out of the box, it's very accurate. I installed the barreled action into a MDT LSS chassis a few months after ownership. For the additional functionality and coolness factor. The MVP LR has a threaded 20" barrel with a 1 in 7 twist.
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I had a MDT chassis on my 308 700, this will be a much more tame build as only going to add a stock/bipod and chop/thread the barrel to 18-20" and maybe have the barrel re cerakoted in a pattern finish to go with the stock.
Just have to double check at home if I still have a harris laying around or not but I know I have a 6-18 44mm vortex crossfire that will be on it for awhile |
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I use mine for long range precision and PRS type matches, metallic silhouette, squirrel eradication, and plinking. It's a good little rifle but I have my gripes for sure.
It's light, accurate, comes with an ok trigger and the 24" pipe makes for nice high MV's. Aftermarket support is pretty good. Jard and Timney make triggers, MDT makes the LSS for it and EGW and Seekins make scope bases, a few companies make barrels, egw makes barrel nuts. Plenty of selection to be had. I get groups from .3" with my tuned match loads to 2"+ with hastily thrown together 55grain loads. M855 spec ball turns in MOA level pretty routinely. Down sides for LR use, the AR mag is actually suck for LR work. If you really want to stretch the .223's legs then you want to load long and reclaim a little powder space. The 5 mile long throat on the MVP's lends itself well to long loaded heavy bullets. With a 9 twist it'll stabilize many 75grain HPBT's and all the 70's I've ever tried. Factory stock uses plastic pillars for bedding which I'm not a fan of. Factory stocks often are cut less than perfectly. QC is generally poor so evaluate your potential purchase up close before handing money over. Parts aren't available from Mberg. MVP .223's like to break extractors (improved spares available from crosshair precision). With 75grain Hornady HPBT's I can get out to 1000m but winds can make long shots very difficult even with heavy pills. If I had it to do over again I'd buy the Savage so I could use magz with a longer max COAL. Still, being as light as it is helps sometimes. Here's the little slugger next to my Savage 10. If conditions aren't right for one, I use the other. That's magpul moe + riser butt stock, DMPS pistol grip, LSS stock, US Optics ST-10 scope, EGW base, Timney trigger on a 24" .223 MVP. 
Competing in long range matches with a .223 is rough sleddin'. An average score at my monthly match is 40/50 with a .308. With .223 it's closer to 20. The long barrel helps when shoving light bullets at 3500fps+ and the high capacity from 30rd mags makes for a nice long session before you have to reload. I love the thing for squirrel eradication. Never runs out of bullets. I'd still get a Savage first. Way better rifle. The AR mags are a gimmick IMHO because the rifle is otherwise poorly delivered for mag length ammo. There are feeding issues from all mags. It's not uncommon to need to rock the base of the mag forward to get the damned thing to feed. The whole rifle is a series of bandaids and compromises to try and leverage modern manufacturing shortcuts pioneered by companies like Savage. Mossberg just doesn't do it nearly as well despite charging the kind of money you'd see sunk into a Remmy or a Savage. |
Shot of my MVP shortly after I bought it. All the magazines in the pic functioned in the rifle. The Magpul 40 rd mag looks ridicules in the rifle. What I do use, Magpul 10 rd and Lancer 20 rd magazines.
This, is what the little rifle evolved into. It really a fun shooter but, I had a momentary lapse of insanity and, spent way too much on the rifle. Think we've all been there though (cars, motorcycles, guns, audio system's, etc.). 
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Shot of my MVP shortly after I bought it. All the magazines in the pic functioned in the rifle. The Magpul 40 rd mag looks ridicules in the rifle. What I do use, Magpul 10 rd and Lancer 20 rd magazines. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7ZfT3Vc/1/L/i-7ZfT3Vc-L.jpg This, is what the little rifle evolved into. It really a fun shooter but, I had a momentary lapse of insanity and, spent way too much on the rifle. Think we've all been there though (cars, motorcycles, guns, audio system's, etc.). https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pLnRnN4/0/L/i-pLnRnN4-L.jpg I want that MVP in 308, but can't find one. |
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Says there is four of them available at Gallery of Guns
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Shot of my MVP shortly after I bought it. All the magazines in the pic functioned in the rifle. The Magpul 40 rd mag looks ridicules in the rifle. What I do use, Magpul 10 rd and Lancer 20 rd magazines. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7ZfT3Vc/1/L/i-7ZfT3Vc-L.jpg This, is what the little rifle evolved into. It really a fun shooter but, I had a momentary lapse of insanity and, spent way too much on the rifle. Think we've all been there though (cars, motorcycles, guns, audio system's, etc.). https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pLnRnN4/0/L/i-pLnRnN4-L.jpg I want that MVP in 308, but can't find one. |
I've shot the savages while good I did end up going with the mvp, I need some taller scope rings and I'm going to have to order a bipod as I sold mine evidently.
Per my bosses request I had to take a pic with a 40 rounder in it, but the magpul 20's look good in it. I found out about a local range 15 min where I can shoot 300 yards so I think I'll be ok holding myself to how the gun is for now. |
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Shot of my MVP shortly after I bought it. All the magazines in the pic functioned in the rifle. The Magpul 40 rd mag looks ridicules in the rifle. What I do use, Magpul 10 rd and Lancer 20 rd magazines. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7ZfT3Vc/1/L/i-7ZfT3Vc-L.jpg This, is what the little rifle evolved into. It really a fun shooter but, I had a momentary lapse of insanity and, spent way too much on the rifle. Think we've all been there though (cars, motorcycles, guns, audio system's, etc.). https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pLnRnN4/0/L/i-pLnRnN4-L.jpg I want that MVP in 308, but can't find one. Thanks 
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Does anyone regularly shoot the mvp in 556/223? I saw a bench rest 24" barrel model for a good price and would like to get back into a bolt gun. My wife shoots an ar15 so mags are available for the mvp as well as ammo with out adding an new line of ammo to my stock. I mainly shoot ak's in 762x39 and don't want to add something thats $1.00 a round or more simply for recreational use. I'll probably stay under 1k yards mostly just to ring steel and hunt potentially. Obviously anyone that shoots 223/556 for distance or in a bolt gun feel free to chime in as well. Started out with a predator, just couldn't get comfortable with the stock. Sold it for a varmint, liked it BUT cut the bbl down to 18" threaded, wearing one of my BYO Ti cans. I was going to upgrade the magwell with one from tromix..........However MDT ran a clearance / blem sale. SO...... for another $120 my MVP Varmint now sits in the MDT LSS chassis. Really haven't stretched it's legs out past 400 with 62 gr. Have 69 & 75 gr bullets sitting here. Once i get motivated to reload i'll see what works @ distance. Mine's set up like Jimmyc's, outside the iron sights. Harris bi-pod, 5-25 burris, Ti (BYO) can with sdta brake. Adjusted the stock trigger to a nice 3.5' pull, might go aftermarket. Since the stock has been changed why not the trigger.
I've been a happy camper since my first mvp, when they were first released. I picked it up for same mag use as the AR's Would i buy another one? If i could pick up low mileage used sure. I wouldn't pay the average LGS price. Kind of spoiled paying less than $400 per for the predator & varmint OTD. |
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I have 2 mvp one an lr 308 and the other is a thunder ranch version 5.56 with an 18 inch barrel . I love this little rifle it is nice and light I carry it frequently . I dont shoot long range simply because where I live and the terrain my property is on . its all hills and forest so 300 yds is about it. It wsill hold moa at 200 yds with 60 grain v-max and sub moa with 53 grain amax .
I have not had any trouble at all with mine , the factory magazine sucks but 10 round lancers and 20 round colt mags work great . 
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| I have a 5.56 varmint (benchrest stock) with a 24" barrel. I've shot weights from 40gr up to 69gr with great accuracy, haven't tried heavier weights yet. I have an extended mag release from CrossHair Precision (they also have extractor and magwell upgrades that I have yet to get from them, and I believe they are working on a trigger guard as well.). I bought a 19" 300BLK barrel from Tromix that I can easily swap to when i choose. I plan to eventually upgrade to the LSS stock, but I'm in no rush. I mounted a Simmons Predator Quest 4.5-18x44 scope on it, it works pretty good, but would rather have a mil-dot reticle. I'll post up a couple pictures when I have the chance. |
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I got a steal of a price on a .223 flex. 4-12 Nikon, CHP tool steel extractor and upgraded mag release, and a Tromix mag well tightened it up nicely. Be very very careful disassembling the bolt, the S shaped spring underneath is way too easy to lose.
I get 1 Moa consistently with 55 grain Vmax. And I shoot it suppressed roughly 100% of the time. |
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308 MVP LC (GunGallery currently has 7 in stock)
My LGS has one of these in stock, priced at MSRP (looks like one of the 308 MVP's pictured in this thread): 18.5" Medium barrel (Threaded and Fluted) Picatinny Rail Tactical Bolt Handle Bipod LBA Trigger System Spiral Fluted Bolt Removable Saker Brake Tan Aluminum Chassis 
Seems perfect for someone from a black rifle background, who has a new .308 thread-on suppressor, wants to break into the precision rifle game, and all my .308 ammo needs a platform lol. Very light, NICE stock, has my fav grip already, but the bolt action seemed a bit sloppy. Maybe my expectations are too high. Any additional thoughts on MVP LC in .308? |
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My LGS has one of these in stock, priced at MSRP (looks like one of the 308 MVP's pictured in this thread): 18.5" Medium barrel (Threaded and Fluted) Picatinny Rail Tactical Bolt Handle Bipod LBA Trigger System Spiral Fluted Bolt Removable Saker Brake Tan Aluminum Chassis
Seems perfect for someone from a black rifle background, who has a new .308 thread-on suppressor, wants to break into the precision rifle game, and all my .308 ammo needs a platform lol. Very light, NICE stock, has my fav grip already, but the bolt action seemed a bit sloppy. Maybe my expectations are too high. Any additional thoughts on MVP LC in .308? For that money why would you not buy the Ruger RPR? |
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Took mine out for a little LR fun. Hits to misses was right at 60:40. .223 is pretty rough on you if you bust the wind call or have high SD's. We had our share of both. I won't say this is characteristic of how they shoot with SAAMI max COAL ammo but with my ridiculously long handloads mine is capable of decent performance. The 7BR in the video is shooting 162gn SST's at 2250fps. The .223 is 75gn Hornady HPBT at 2650fps. NOTES: Some profanity, about 4 minutes long. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XOMls_ZmPU |
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A buddy of mine bought one a few months ago. Put a Burris C4 on top of it. Shoots well out to 200 yards (longest stretch at the range). The break is loud and the concussion on either side thumps ya. It's too bad Mossberg didn't source an LSS XL chassis from MDT. The standard LSS is short on room up front (I have a MVP 556 and Rem 700 in the LSS). The MVP bolt wiggle is inherent to the design. It's not as bad as the 5.56 rifle. My MVP is so fun to shoot, it doesn't bother me anymore.
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308 MVP LC (GunGallery currently has 7 in stock) My LGS has one of these in stock, priced at MSRP (looks like one of the 308 MVP's pictured in this thread): 18.5" Medium barrel (Threaded and Fluted) Picatinny Rail Tactical Bolt Handle Bipod LBA Trigger System Spiral Fluted Bolt Removable Saker Brake Tan Aluminum Chassis
Seems perfect for someone from a black rifle background, who has a new .308 thread-on suppressor, wants to break into the precision rifle game, and all my .308 ammo needs a platform lol. Very light, NICE stock, has my fav grip already, but the bolt action seemed a bit sloppy. Maybe my expectations are too high. Any additional thoughts on MVP LC in .308? |
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...The break is loud and the concussion on either side thumps ya. It's too bad Mossberg didn't source an LSS XL chassis from MDT. The standard LSS is short on room up front (I have a MVP 556 and Rem 700 in the LSS). The MVP bolt wiggle is inherent to the design. It's not as bad as the 5.56 rifle. My MVP is so fun to shoot, it doesn't bother me anymore. Quoted:
...The break is loud and the concussion on either side thumps ya. It's too bad Mossberg didn't source an LSS XL chassis from MDT. The standard LSS is short on room up front (I have a MVP 556 and Rem 700 in the LSS). The MVP bolt wiggle is inherent to the design. It's not as bad as the 5.56 rifle. My MVP is so fun to shoot, it doesn't bother me anymore. Quoted:
308 MVP LC (GunGallery currently has 7 in stock) My LGS has one of these in stock, priced at MSRP (looks like one of the 308 MVP's pictured in this thread): ...but the bolt action seemed a bit sloppy. Maybe my expectations are too high. Any additional thoughts on MVP LC in .308? Thanks for mentioning the bolt wobble! I'm new to bolt actions, but I've shot a couple different platforms in the past (21 yrs active duty and my dad owned a couple bolt actions I hunted with as a kid) and those bolts seemed much smoother/tighter. I suppose its not a deal breaker. I plan to use my new SIG762Ti direct-thread suppressor on my bolt action 308, so whatever FH I "store" on the barrel is a non issue in my situation since the FH will be removed most of the time. I did have that same Saker brake on a 10" 556 and it would rattle your brain if shot indoors (not anymore!). I'll most likely get a Saker three prong FH or use an AAC 51T three prong FH (aka the tuning fork lol) which I already have anway. Another poster mentioned the Ruger, which seems like a great choice with its multi-use magazine capability. I'm not a fan of the Ruger's handgaurd design, plus it seems like some scopes may hit that free flat handgaurd at the Obj end. If the MVP LC 308, or comparable off-the-shelf rifles, accepts 20rd Pmags, that's a major consideration for me. eta just this past year I swapped my AR's from that clamping design freefloat handgaurd to the design Aero Prec has been producing for all the big name online stores. Much better in all aspects (screws on at about the 10, 2, 4, and 8 o'clock locations around the handgaurd/propriety barrel nut. Maybe Ruger will upgrade theirs too. |
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The Ruger PR is a sweet rifle. I picked up one last October in 308. I've tried the Magpul 10 rd, 20 rd 25 rd magazines, Lancers 20 rd magazine, 5 rd and 10 rd steel AICS pattern magazines and all work. I'd like to try the Magpul AICS mags, haven't found them local yet.
The RPR and MVP are the options for using 20 magazines (there ma be others I'm not aware of). The Ruger is the better rifle of the two. And it's handguard can be swapped out for offerings by Seekins, SLR and Midwest Industries. It's barrel swap is very straight forward to. There are other rifle options the can be dropped into the MDT LSS and LSS XL chassis. You'd be restricted to AICS pattern 10 rd mags. Quoted:
Thanks for mentioning the bolt wobble! I'm new to bolt actions, but I've shot a couple different platforms in the past (21 yrs active duty and my dad owned a couple bolt actions I hunted with as a kid) and those bolts seemed much smoother/tighter. I suppose its not a deal breaker. I plan to use my new SIG762Ti direct-thread suppressor on my bolt action 308, so whatever FH I "store" on the barrel is a non issue in my situation since the FH will be removed most of the time. I did have that same Saker brake on a 10" 556 and it would rattle your brain if shot indoors (not anymore!). I'll most likely get a Saker three prong FH or use an AAC 51T three prong FH (aka the tuning fork lol) which I already have anway. Another poster mentioned the Ruger, which seems like a great choice with its multi-use magazine capability. I'm not a fan of the Ruger's handgaurd design, plus it seems like some scopes may hit that free flat handgaurd at the Obj end. If the MVP LC 308, or comparable off-the-shelf rifles, accepts 20rd Pmags, that's a major consideration for me. eta just this past year I swapped my AR's from that clamping design freefloat handgaurd to the design Aero Prec has been producing for all the big name online stores. Much better in all aspects (screws on at about the 10, 2, 4, and 8 o'clock locations around the handgaurd/propriety barrel nut. Maybe Ruger will upgrade theirs too. Quoted:
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...The break is loud and the concussion on either side thumps ya. It's too bad Mossberg didn't source an LSS XL chassis from MDT. The standard LSS is short on room up front (I have a MVP 556 and Rem 700 in the LSS). The MVP bolt wiggle is inherent to the design. It's not as bad as the 5.56 rifle. My MVP is so fun to shoot, it doesn't bother me anymore. Quoted:
308 MVP LC (GunGallery currently has 7 in stock) My LGS has one of these in stock, priced at MSRP (looks like one of the 308 MVP's pictured in this thread): ...but the bolt action seemed a bit sloppy. Maybe my expectations are too high. Any additional thoughts on MVP LC in .308? Thanks for mentioning the bolt wobble! I'm new to bolt actions, but I've shot a couple different platforms in the past (21 yrs active duty and my dad owned a couple bolt actions I hunted with as a kid) and those bolts seemed much smoother/tighter. I suppose its not a deal breaker. I plan to use my new SIG762Ti direct-thread suppressor on my bolt action 308, so whatever FH I "store" on the barrel is a non issue in my situation since the FH will be removed most of the time. I did have that same Saker brake on a 10" 556 and it would rattle your brain if shot indoors (not anymore!). I'll most likely get a Saker three prong FH or use an AAC 51T three prong FH (aka the tuning fork lol) which I already have anway. Another poster mentioned the Ruger, which seems like a great choice with its multi-use magazine capability. I'm not a fan of the Ruger's handgaurd design, plus it seems like some scopes may hit that free flat handgaurd at the Obj end. If the MVP LC 308, or comparable off-the-shelf rifles, accepts 20rd Pmags, that's a major consideration for me. eta just this past year I swapped my AR's from that clamping design freefloat handgaurd to the design Aero Prec has been producing for all the big name online stores. Much better in all aspects (screws on at about the 10, 2, 4, and 8 o'clock locations around the handgaurd/propriety barrel nut. Maybe Ruger will upgrade theirs too. |
| I have an mvp-lr in 308. I'm not all too happy with accuracy. I put a timney trigger in it and Harris bipod. I've tried all sorts of ammo, maybe I just haven't found what it likes yet I dunno. My ar10 with a Ranier barrel beats the pants off that MVP in every way. |
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This thread helped me decide on an MVP LC 308, then the next thread made me want a Ruger RPR (Gen2) too lol. I just want a trouble-free "customized" rifle out of the box, that won't require any mods, and takes Pmags, Lancers, etc.
If I didn't want a custom stock out of the box, I'd go with the best price on a threaded barrel .308 and get a Magpul or a drop-in stock, and then be done with it (not to mention a Harris bipod, rail, and scope of course). |
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I have a mvp lr 308 and it is a very good shooter especially with 168 grain amax over 44 grains of varget . my m14 mags lock up very tight 10 and 20 rounders , pmags seem to work pretty good also but the factory mag kind of sucks.
you cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear it is a 700 dollar mass produced rifle with an adjustable comb free floated barrel and a factory adjustable trigger that will shoot moa with the right load my experience is heavier is better . If a person expects performance on par with a custom or semi-custom gun then they are going to be dissapointed . mine does what I need which is 500-600 yds at best longer range just isnt avalible where I live . 
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.... you cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear it is a 700 dollar mass produced rifle with an adjustable comb free floated barrel and a factory adjustable trigger that will shoot moa with the right load my experience is heavier is better . If a person expects performance on par with a custom or semi-custom gun then they are going to be dissapointed . mine does what I need which is 500-600 yds at best Very well said. I had an MVP Predator 5.56 and it was a decent rifle, shot well with 69 grain handloads. I sold it because I wanted to shoot the heavier 75 and 80 Amax and you can't fit them in an AR mag. For the money I think they are a nice rifle. |
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I picked up 2x 18.5" Predators from Sports Authority when they were going out of business.
I haven't mounted a scope or shot either one of them. Haven't decided if I want to build and keep one or both of them, or sell them, and take the money to buy/build up a different rifle. 
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Quoted: I picked up 2x 18.5" Predators from Academy Sports when they were going out of business.
I haven't mounted a scope or shot either one of them. Haven't decided if I want to build and keep one or both of them, or sell them, and take the money to buy/build up a different rifle. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/MjJj36" target="_blank">https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8308/29748006865_668d23026c_z.jpg</a> Que? |
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I haven't mounted a scope or shot either one of them. Haven't decided if I want to build and keep one or both of them, or sell them, and take the money to buy/build up a different rifle. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/MjJj36" target="_blank">https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8308/29748006865_668d23026c_z.jpg</a> Que? Should have been Sports Authority. The phone and dyslexia won that post 
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I had a sudden thought given to me by the good-idea fairy.
The bbl on the MVP is held in w/ a bbl nut. The bolt face is just a tich smaller than the bolt face for the 9x19mm. And there's a thread about wanting a 9x19mm bolt action (http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1910867_.html). Anyone tried a 9x19mm magblock in their MVP? |
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Good to hear guys like it. I have a .223 Varmint in the safe I got as a trainer/backup rifle for PRS and in case anyone wanted to shoot long range with me but didn't have the equipment. As of yet no scope though.
Just function testing it I found mine would not eject Norinco brass and did eject any brass with much force. I don't plan on shooting Chinese ammo out of it but it still bothered me. Anyone else have ejection problems at all? |
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Quoted: Good to hear guys like it. I have a .223 Varmint in the safe I got as a trainer/backup rifle for PRS and in case anyone wanted to shoot long range with me but didn't have the equipment. As of yet no scope though. Just function testing it I found mine would not eject Norinco brass and did eject any brass with much force. I don't plan on shooting Chinese ammo out of it but it still bothered me. Anyone else have ejection problems at all? I haven't had any extraction or ejection problems. I have about 400rds thru the gun now. these are my loads using Remington and LC brass. I did have some feeding issues. My 10rd D&H mags, even the factory PMAG are a bit wobbly to say the least. I found the front to back wobble would allow the front of the mag to drop at times causing the bullet nose to hit, and drag from the very bottom of the feed ramp all the way to the top leaving a copper streak on the feed ramp before finally entering the chamber. I used some PTFE .030 self adhesive sheet stock I happen to have too make some small shims. Putting a 1/2 long or so strip on the front of the mag just below the top lip helped but not quite enough. I added another small strip on the spine of the mag, front to back wobble is nearly completely gone. with the front of the mag unable to drop Now, the bullet nose barely touches the last 1/8" or so of the feed ramp before slipping into the chamber. The mags still insert and come out easily. |
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I haven't had any extraction or ejection problems. I have about 400rds thru the gun now. these are my loads using Remington and LC brass. I did have some feeding issues. My 10rd D&H mags, even the factory PMAG are a bit wobbly to say the least. I found the front to back wobble would allow the front of the mag to drop at times causing the bullet nose to hit, and drag from the very bottom of the feed ramp all the way to the top leaving a copper streak on the feed ramp before finally entering the chamber. I used some PTFE .030 self adhesive sheet stock I happen to have too make some small shims. Putting a 1/2 long or so strip on the front of the mag just below the top lip helped but not quite enough. I added another small strip on the spine of the mag, front to back wobble is nearly completely gone. with the front of the mag unable to drop Now, the bullet nose barely touches the last 1/8" or so of the feed ramp before slipping into the chamber. The mags still insert and come out easily. Quoted:
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Good to hear guys like it. I have a .223 Varmint in the safe I got as a trainer/backup rifle for PRS and in case anyone wanted to shoot long range with me but didn't have the equipment. As of yet no scope though. Just function testing it I found mine would not eject Norinco brass and did eject any brass with much force. I don't plan on shooting Chinese ammo out of it but it still bothered me. Anyone else have ejection problems at all? I haven't had any extraction or ejection problems. I have about 400rds thru the gun now. these are my loads using Remington and LC brass. I did have some feeding issues. My 10rd D&H mags, even the factory PMAG are a bit wobbly to say the least. I found the front to back wobble would allow the front of the mag to drop at times causing the bullet nose to hit, and drag from the very bottom of the feed ramp all the way to the top leaving a copper streak on the feed ramp before finally entering the chamber. I used some PTFE .030 self adhesive sheet stock I happen to have too make some small shims. Putting a 1/2 long or so strip on the front of the mag just below the top lip helped but not quite enough. I added another small strip on the spine of the mag, front to back wobble is nearly completely gone. with the front of the mag unable to drop Now, the bullet nose barely touches the last 1/8" or so of the feed ramp before slipping into the chamber. The mags still insert and come out easily. That's a great idea for tightening up mag wells on any rifle. The mag well on my Savage .17 HMR is so loose (side to side) you can push a magazine in and completely miss the opening in the reciever. I never thought to shim it. Thanks for the tip! |
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I have a mvp lr 308 and it is a very good shooter especially with 168 grain amax over 44 grains of varget . my m14 mags lock up very tight 10 and 20 rounders , pmags seem to work pretty good also but the factory mag kind of sucks. you cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear it is a 700 dollar mass produced rifle with an adjustable comb free floated barrel and a factory adjustable trigger that will shoot moa with the right load my experience is heavier is better . If a person expects performance on par with a custom or semi-custom gun then they are going to be dissapointed . mine does what I need which is 500-600 yds at best longer range just isnt avalible where I live . <a href="http://s48.photobucket.com/user/jwb47/media/DSC_0009_zpsecfcvpvj.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/jwb47/DSC_0009_zpsecfcvpvj.jpg</a> You wouldn't have a pic of your MVP with a 20rnd Pmag would you? Gonna pick mine up next week and I have a bunch of 20 and 25rnd Pmags for my 716 and SR762 but no 10rnd mags. |
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You wouldn't have a pic of your MVP with a 20rnd Pmag would you? Gonna pick mine up next week and I have a bunch of 20 and 25rnd Pmags for my 716 and SR762 but no 10rnd mags. I do not have a pic with a 20 round p-mag . As I dont own any 20 rounders . I did try one of my 20 round mags for my M1A and it fit snug and run good . Quoted:
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I have a mvp lr 308 and it is a very good shooter especially with 168 grain amax over 44 grains of varget . my m14 mags lock up very tight 10 and 20 rounders , pmags seem to work pretty good also but the factory mag kind of sucks. you cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear it is a 700 dollar mass produced rifle with an adjustable comb free floated barrel and a factory adjustable trigger that will shoot moa with the right load my experience is heavier is better . If a person expects performance on par with a custom or semi-custom gun then they are going to be dissapointed . mine does what I need which is 500-600 yds at best longer range just isnt avalible where I live . <a href="http://s48.photobucket.com/user/jwb47/media/DSC_0009_zpsecfcvpvj.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/jwb47/DSC_0009_zpsecfcvpvj.jpg</a> You wouldn't have a pic of your MVP with a 20rnd Pmag would you? Gonna pick mine up next week and I have a bunch of 20 and 25rnd Pmags for my 716 and SR762 but no 10rnd mags. I do not have a pic with a 20 round p-mag . As I dont own any 20 rounders . I did try one of my 20 round mags for my M1A and it fit snug and run good . |