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12-05-2016, 08:05 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Airdire Ab
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opinions on a .223 mossberg mvp varmint
i am looking at getting a new gun, i would like a .223, for coyotes, target, gophers, i have a ruger american .243, rem700 lss 7mm mag ,30-30, .22
i would like it to be a heavy long barrel
i was thinking about the mossberg mvp varmint, i'm a little concerned about the quality, i have mosberg shotguns that i have never had an issue with.
i was also thinking of a semi auto for coyotes? i have looked online at a ruger mini 14 target, it is a little on the pricey side. some reviews on this gun are bad, could be the person not setting it up properly? with the harmonic dampener.
i am not sure if i even need a semi auto? probably not
any one have any experience with either of these guns? any other suggestions?
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12-05-2016, 08:17 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 67
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I was looking at the mvp varmint but didn't like the stock. I went with the mvp patrol and not looking back.
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12-05-2016, 08:24 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Airdire Ab
Posts: 34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nastycanasta
I was looking at the mvp varmint but didn't like the stock. I went with the mvp patrol and not looking back.
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any issues with the drop down thing on the bolt? seems like a week point
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12-05-2016, 08:28 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 5,326
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I have an MVP Varmint. Over 1000 rnds through and not looking back. Accurate for the price, the AR mag thing is pretty ideal as well. I will be getting an MDT stock for it though, with a folding option to make it more behind-the-seat friendly.
I give it 5 stars, and I would recommend this product.
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12-05-2016, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 67
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I haven't had any issues. I will be getting one in 308 at some point.
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12-05-2016, 08:34 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,051
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Some guys knock the mossberg said but the few I have owned over the past few years have all been great shooters and are good value for the money
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12-05-2016, 08:39 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 5,296
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Second hand knowledge.
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Originally Posted by fLshgear
any issues with the drop down thing on the bolt? seems like a week point
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Second hand knowledge.
The brother has one ,that was my first question . No it is not an issue.
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12-06-2016, 08:07 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Airdire Ab
Posts: 34
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any other .223 long heavy barrel recommendations?
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12-09-2016, 08:58 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Leduc, Alberta
Posts: 137
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Savage 12 btcss .223 or 12fv . Shoots tiny little ever increasing holes. Gotta love it.
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12-10-2016, 12:37 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Alberta
Posts: 2,580
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Quote:
Originally Posted by corky51
Savage 12 btcss .223 or 12fv . Shoots tiny little ever increasing holes. Gotta love it.
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i have a new to me pair of 12's, 1 in 243 and the other in 22-250, both fantastic shooters with the first load I tried.. FS
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12-10-2016, 09:52 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Airdire Ab
Posts: 34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Faststeel
i have a new to me pair of 12's, 1 in 243 and the other in 22-250, both fantastic shooters with the first load I tried.. FS
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That's a nice looking gun.
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12-12-2016, 07:55 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Ontario~looking west
Posts: 1,171
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I like the idea and look of those guns (dig the AR mag idea) but in handling them, the bolt feels very sloppy and the fit of the AR mag a bit questionable. Again, neither might matter at all if it's a shooter~after all, I shoot a Savage.  Again, I've never shot one so these are impressions only, not real experience.
I honestly think if I was in the market for a new .223 at the moment, top pick would be a Tikka Varmint with a CZ527 Varmint very close behind it.
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12-12-2016, 09:36 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: My House
Posts: 13,468
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I would steer clear of Mossberg. Variable quality and difficult resale.
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12-16-2016, 02:08 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Fort Saskatchewan
Posts: 679
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Mvp
I have one and the accuracy is not to bad (1" MOA) but it is loose and sloppy. The clip rattles around and the bolt is very loose. Actually I have lost the clip (Maybe because of it being so loose) or just misplaced it. It was a package deal at Cabelas a while ago. It feels good but also feels cheap!
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12-17-2016, 08:53 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Airdire Ab
Posts: 34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by solocam3
I have one and the accuracy is not to bad (1" MOA) but it is loose and sloppy. The clip rattles around and the bolt is very loose. Actually I have lost the clip (Maybe because of it being so loose) or just misplaced it. It was a package deal at Cabelas a while ago. It feels good but also feels cheap!
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how was the scope? how was the bipod?, i was thinking of just getting a plain one, but the cost of adding those is more than the kit, but i have heard that the kit is cheap and not good
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12-17-2016, 09:33 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: three hills
Posts: 801
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X2 on the rem 700 sps Varmit
Had one in 204 ruger and it made 1 hole 5 shot groups after it warmed up.It usally took about 5-10 shots to warm it up and then wanted cleaned after about 75 rounds,but it was a really good shooter but a little finicky.
My brother has one in 243 and it is not as finicky and it is a great shooter also.
I had the mvp in 223 and it never impressed me , it shot around 1 inch groups.
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