Want to add this to collection.. Thoughts??

Shooter13

So I'm really liking the mossberg MVP predator/patrol rifle chambered in .556/.223. It takes AR mags and I would use it mainly for target practice.. My 22s are sometimes not enough, and my next caliber is 30-06.. Just looking for something cheap n fun..
I really like bolt action so please don't say just get an AR.. Cabelas has them for about $600. So im sure if i shop around i can get one for $500-550. Thanks guys..


https://www.mossberg.com/products/rifles/mvp-series/mvp-predator

sakodude

My brother recently bought the varmint version and it's a winner. We have not done rifle specific load development yet and it is shooting sub-MOA, with the crappy Barska glass it came with.
I am pretty sure with some load work and better glass it will be a 1/2" rifle or better.

Sako

BigDanS

Think about an SKS. Cheap to buy and cheap to shoot.

jbohio

A buddy of mine has the varmit version, it's a shooter.

Ditto what Alphasig said. Also, for that money, Remington Sps and Savage are worth a look.

You sure can't go wrong with a 223.

Cheetoh734

Love old Marlins, I have not been impressed with the feel/finish of any recently. They feel really rough and cheap to me. Maybe I haven't seen the right ones, I haven't held one of those, looks kinda neat. What benefit does the AR mag thing have in a bolt action? .223 from Remington, CZ, or Savage(varmint) would be worth a look IMHO...

http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/cz-527-carbine/
I like this one...a bit more $ though.

Shooter13

Cheetoh734 wrote: »

Love old Marlins, I have not been impressed with the feel/finish of any recently. They feel really rough and cheap to me. Maybe I haven't seen the right ones, I haven't held one of those, looks kinda neat. What benefit does the AR mag thing have in a bolt action? .223 from Remington, CZ, or Savage(varmint) would be worth a look IMHO...

http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/cz-527-carbine/
I like this one...a bit more $ though.

The AR mag is not that important,, i dont think i would want to put a 30 rd mag, but the 10rd mag is a plus, maybe having 20rds without reloading sounds fun. I have been target shooting with my 30-06 with 4+1 capacity and wish i had a few more rounds. Is there any other bolt gun with
ore than 5 rd mag?

shotgunshooter3

I want one. Not bad enough to actually go buy one, but it's a good idea.

I personally would get that or a Savage.

Mike Weber

Probably wouldn't make a bad entry level varminter. I'd probably lean more toward a Remington Model 700 based rifle or a Savage varminter.

horselips

My "toy gun" is a Saiga .223. $300 NIB a couple of years ago from J&G Sales. I know, I got ripped, but they're almost twice that nowadays. I like AK actions - they're practically immortal, reliable as sunrise, low maintenance and they eat anything you feed them. Perfect for harsh environments, and harsher weather. I swapped out the original dust cover for a UTG Tri-Rail cover and attached a decent 3-9 IR scope, cheapie tactical light and even cheaper laser. Of course, you can always just get a side mount that attaches to the built-in receiver rail. Lately I can shoot under 2 inch groups at 100 yards with cheap Silver Bear ammo, add a half-inch to that for Wolf or TulAmmo. I kept the original "traditional" stock configuration. Anyway, as it is, it's ideal for home, school and office. And if society ever hits a speed bump, I can always slip in a 30 round mag for poops and giggles.

shotgunshooter3

These days I am kicking myself for passing on $350 AKs, $125 SKSs, and $50 Nagants.

Of course, I didn't have the aforementioned cash back then either.

JKP

For that $ Savage would be my choice.

Durwood

Shooter13 wrote: »

So I'm really liking the mossberg MVP predator/patrol rifle chambered in .556/.223.

https://www.mossberg.com/products/rifles/mvp-series/mvp-predator

I saw one today at my LGS and, while I'm not particularly interested in the concept, I did have to look a couple of times. The fit and finish seemed well above what I would have expected sight unseen.

bullsi1911

I want one as well. I would love to have the MVP Predator, but with the threaded barrel. I know they have the Thunder Ranch version, but I aint paying an extra $200 for the Logo on the ugly stock