EugeneStoner Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Just got it and I can't wait to get it to the range when it warms up a bit. It came with one Magpul 10 cap mag and a sling w/hardware that I'm going to install after I post this. I have not settled on optics yet. I kind of like it with just the irons it comes with but we'll see. I have a Primary Arms 1-6x w/ACSS reticle on one of my AR-10s and PA now has a 1-8x version of that optic that might be cool on this rifle. https://www.mossberg.com/category/series/mvp-series/mvp-scout/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belt Fed Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Nice, let us know how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeneStoner Posted March 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, Belt Fed said: Nice, let us know how it works. Thanks and I will provide a range report when I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf McQuade Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Great rifle @EugeneStoner Can't wait to hear how she shoots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonelrhombus Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 i've read decent reviews about them. i wanted one of the 5.56 versions at one time since they took AR mags. have fun with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeneStoner Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 21 minutes ago, Lonewolf McQuade said: Great rifle @EugeneStoner Can't wait to hear how she shoots! 1 hour ago, colonelrhombus said: i've read decent reviews about them. i wanted one of the 5.56 versions at one time since they took AR mags. have fun with it! Thanks for the replies gents. These rifles are inexpensive (I paid a little over $500 out the door) but do have decent reviews and the quality seems solid. I also like the fact that it's American. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf McQuade Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 @EugeneStoner What barrel length on that rifle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Great guns! You'll like it. I've got the 5.56 version, and similarly, a Ruger GSR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeneStoner Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, Lonewolf McQuade said: @EugeneStoner What barrel length on that rifle? 16.25", it has an adjustable trigger too. Full specs are at https://www.nomadasaurus.com/7-days-pamir-highway-tajikistan-guide/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeneStoner Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 14 minutes ago, EugeneStoner said: 16.25", it has an adjustable trigger too. Full specs are at https://www.nomadasaurus.com/7-days-pamir-highway-tajikistan-guide/. Dang it...wrong URL, here's the correct one: https://www.mossberg.com/product/mvp-scout-rifle-27778/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeneStoner Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 24 minutes ago, 98Z5V said: Great guns! You'll like it. I've got the 5.56 version, and similarly, a Ruger GSR. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 My Ruger GSR is my most favorite rifle to shoot. Especially suppressed. The MVP wasn’t available when I bought my GSR. I probably would’ve bought that rifle instead. I can’t complain too much. I picked my GSR up from a friend. I honestly don’t have more than about $300 invested in it. Im currently running a 2x pistol scope. Debated about going to a RDS... although I spotted a 1-4x pistol scope recently, and that seemed like a decent plan. Wished it was 2-7x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeneStoner Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Robocop1051 said: My Ruger GSR is my most favorite rifle to shoot. Especially suppressed. The MVP wasn’t available when I bought my GSR. I probably would’ve bought that rifle instead. I can’t complain too much. I picked my GSR up from a friend. I honestly don’t have more than about $300 invested in it. Im currently running a 2x pistol scope. Debated about going to a RDS... although I spotted a 1-4x pistol scope recently, and that seemed like a decent plan. Wished it was 2-7x. It sounds like you owe it to yourself to get a new Scout rifle Robocop. FYI, there is a scoped model of the MVP Scout that comes with a forward-mounted Vortex 2-7x optic with long eye relief (https://www.mossberg.com/product/mvp-scout-rifle-scoped-combo-27793/). I went with irons-only model as I'm not sure I would like the forward mounted optic. I've also been wanting a lighter weight, stripped-down .308 with open sights only anyway. A local gun dealer did give me a good idea of what the Vortex Scout 2-7x would be like by demoing a pistol scope for me but I think I'm too accustomed to glass being mounted in the conventional rail position to adjust to anything different at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff R Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 We take one to Colorado as a back-up rifle. We also bench it before each trip with 175 grain Barnes LRX bullets over 41 grains of Varget. It shoots as good as or better than the guy holding it. Easily holds 5 rounds to about an inch or a little less. We have a 2-7 Leupold on ours, compact, simple and light set-up and ample power for big game. It whops you a little bit at the bench with those heavy bullets but nothing you'd notice much in a hunting situation with heavy clothing on. Overall a really nice rifle, I'm sure you'll be very pleased with it........Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeneStoner Posted March 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 9 hours ago, Cliff R said: We take one to Colorado as a back-up rifle. We also bench it before each trip with 175 grain Barnes LRX bullets over 41 grains of Varget. It shoots as good as or better than the guy holding it. Easily holds 5 rounds to about an inch or a little less. We have a 2-7 Leupold on ours, compact, simple and light set-up and ample power for big game. It whops you a little bit at the bench with those heavy bullets but nothing you'd notice much in a hunting situation with heavy clothing on. Overall a really nice rifle, I'm sure you'll be very pleased with it........Cliff Thanks for the reply Cliff, glad to hear some more positive feedback on this rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff R Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 The older I get the more I'm tempted to use it as my primary rifle for the trips to Colorado, at 10,000-12,000' every ounce is like a pound when you are hiking in a couple of miles!.......Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBrien Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 On 3/26/2019 at 9:51 AM, Robocop1051 said: My Ruger GSR is my most favorite rifle to shoot. Especially suppressed. The MVP wasn’t available when I bought my GSR. I probably would’ve bought that rifle instead. I can’t complain too much. I picked my GSR up from a friend. I honestly don’t have more than about $300 invested in it. Im currently running a 2x pistol scope. Debated about going to a RDS... although I spotted a 1-4x pistol scope recently, and that seemed like a decent plan. Wished it was 2-7x. I've had my eye on the Burris 2-7x32 Scout scope since I started exploring scout options for my Mini-14. I had a Simmons 2-6x pistol scope on it for awhile, and it wasn't bad. Pistol scopes just have such long eye relief that it really had to be mounted way out there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 I have been watching that same Burris for a while for a while. I had even debated a red dot, with a long eye relief magnifier. Vortex also makes one, but it’s quite a bit heavier… But I also trust Vortex more than I trust Burris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeneStoner Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 9 hours ago, Cliff R said: The older I get the more I'm tempted to use it as my primary rifle for the trips to Colorado, at 10,000-12,000' every ounce is like a pound when you are hiking in a couple of miles!.......CliffW Though they are definitely heavier I have gotten attached to my AR-10s for hunting Whitetails in WI but elevation is only around 1200' (I've been logging walking distances of approx. 8 miles a day w/my pedometer) . If weight becomes a concern for whatever reason though I would have no problem with making the MVP my primary hunting rifle. The bolt action may be a bit slower than a semi-auto for follow up shots but I don't consider this a major concern. My Dad has repeatedly used his (POS) .303 British while hunting over the decades to demonstrate that a bolt gun can be operated both accurately and quickly. He's like an old west gunfighter with it when it comes to bagging Whitetails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Scout scopes are NOT the big deal to get used to if one thinks about it more like a set of iron or a red dot. Eezy peezy. I have my FUR scouted, my 308AR scouted, and now an old 1891 Argentine Mauser (in 7.62X39mm) scouted. I traded my GSR on my 308AR, and still have regret pains once in a while. I liked that rifle......ALOT. And I wish that I could scout my other AR15, but with fixed front and a carry handle, it wouldn't be too great to get done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 59 minutes ago, bubbas4570 said: And I wish that I could scout my other AR15, but with fixed front and a carry handle, it wouldn't be too great to get done. You can do it with a red dot - this is how we started, Army-wise, with red dots. Aimpoint carry handle cantilever mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeneStoner Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 1 hour ago, bubbas4570 said: Scout scopes are NOT the big deal to get used to if one thinks about it more like a set of iron or a red dot. Eezy peezy. I wonder why they aren't more popular (or at least don't seem to be)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 16 hours ago, 98Z5V said: You can do it with a red dot - this is how we started, Army-wise, with red dots. Aimpoint carry handle cantilever mount. Yep, I remember those. And that's not an option that really seemed to float my boat in any which way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 16 hours ago, EugeneStoner said: I wonder why they aren't more popular (or at least don't seem to be)... I think I think mostly they're not that popular because they are neither quite fish nor fowl, so to speak. They are the all-around type of rifle, not the tacticool, not the pure Target, and not the pure hunting, or pure anything type of rifle. they were they were designed to accomplish many things, but not be the best of any one thing. And therefore I think a lot of persons just don't quite get it, or understand where they fit/or how they work in many repertoires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 First is my 308 AR with the vortex Scout scope on it. And second is my FUR, with the Leupold scout scope on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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